How To Turn Executives Into Wizards

"Yes. They are jealous and mean.” “Not at all! In reality,  you are often  against yourself.” (This is part 2 of the last blog that you may wish to peruse before reading this one).    “Hi Krishna, you seem to be on cloud nine and admiring the rainbow in the water jets from the sprinkler.” “Hey Ram, come on in. Actually, a rainbow has come into my life.” “What joyous news! Tell me more about this new lottery you’ve won.” “My boss has nominated me to be part of the team that’s going to the USA for training in 3D production technology.” “How come the ‘monster’ has metamorphosed into a minister rather an  angel?” “That’s all because of you – your manager-cum-professor-cum-Baba's krupa, or blessing.” “Oh, I can now take to Babagiri alias consultancy! But, tell me how did this come about?” “After our last meeting, I could see clearly the disaster that would have crushed my family if I had resigned. So I took your suggestion and made an appointment with the 'Monster'. ...

  “Hi, Krishna! How come you are at home gardening on a working day? Hope all’s well?” asked Ram Krishna’s friend.  “All’s well except for the pain in the neck, the monstrous boss.” “The same one you complained about? The one who, last year, robbed you of your legitimate claim for a promotion?” “Yes, the same devil has now transferred me from the Manufacturing Division with 2000 workers to Production Planning with 25 engineers, half of them dumped by other departments. It’s an exile island.” “You are really upset and so must be everyone in your family. Do you want to talk about it?” Krishna nodded and they sat on a nearby bench. Both were quiet for a while, waiting for the other to start the conversation. “Krishna, you need to sort this out. Let’s have a serious discussion,” said Ram. “ Yes, Mr. manager-cum professor, thriving and happy on both fronts, tell me which management guru’s sermon are you going to off-load on me now?” “I want to discuss work ethics with you. And I kn...