Scene 1: A modern office on a Monday morning Manager: “Hey, do you have time for a quick call?”Worker: “Of course.” Right after my wellness session, stand-up meeting, LinkedIn post, two team syncs, and coffee catch-up.“Next year?” asked the manager. Welcome to the age of distraction, where being “busy” is a brand, multitasking is a […]
The First Scene:The Office of Malevolence (A regular morning on a Monday). (The coffee maker is moaning, the printer is yelling, and the ghost of perfectionism is hovering.) Boss: “What gives this report its 99% accuracy rate?”“I didn’t know we had to check the alignment of commas,” the employee explained to the supervisor.We do, Boss. […]
The Stockdale Paradox: A Lesson in Hope and Survival The “Stockdale Paradox” is one of the most profound lessons about how to be strong that Admiral James Stockdale, who was a prisoner of war in Vietnam for more than seven years, taught us. It is simple but deep: Have the unwavering faith that you will […]
In his books “Mastering Emotional Intelligence” and “Navigating Through Emotions” Dr. Pratik P. Surana discusses the “Goldfish Syndrome” and how manipulative leaders use their followers’ emotions to their advantage. Our Collective Memory and Its Discontents Throughout my years of observation, I have noted how leaders who are adept at manipulating others can effortlessly influence their […]
We live in an interesting time when two worlds come together every day.On one side, we have Gen Z—the digital natives who were born into a world where Wi-Fi is oxygen, cellphones are like extra hands, and information moves quicker than dinner table talks. Their parents, employers, and leaders are on the other side. They […]
The Boiling Point: When Economic Despair Turns into Emotional Revolutions By Dr. Pratik P. Surana, Author of Mastering Emotional Intelligence and Navigating Through EmotionsWhen Empty Pockets Turn Into Loaded Guns In my presentations and publications, I’ve mentioned many times that emotions are the real money of the world. When emotions crash, they don’t just cause […]
How Our Cities Are Making Us Crazy Literally Dr. Pratik P. Surana, author of Navigating Through Emotions I read notes from my clients and friends every morning while I drink my coffee and get ready for another day of coaching.And almost often, one of them says: “Stuck in traffic.” Once more. Going crazy. “Send help.” […]
When AI Coaches Make Mistakes: How to Deal with Emotional Bias in Algorithms Act 1: The Big Office Scare It was a normal Monday morning. The coffee maker in the workplace was broken again, and Rhea, the HR manager, called everyone into the conference room with the excitement of a cat going to the vet. Rhea […]
Gen Zers don’t work in jobs; they date them. That’s the deal with them in the workplace.And if things don’t feel right after the first ten minutes, it’s like a horrible Tinder date: they’re plotting their getaway. Scene One: The New Employee Time: 9:30 AM on Monday Supervisor: “Aarav, I’m glad to have you here. […]
Abstract: In the workplace, members of Generation Z have shown an unusual elasticity of loyalty, which is the subject of this article. The millennial generation sees employment more like a subscription service, which they can quit whenever they choose without paying a penalty, in contrast to earlier generations who considered jobs as careers that lasted […]
