Category Archives: Leader

Josiah Wedgwood…

Campaigned for Social Reform and was a prominent slavery abolitionist. Manufacturer of High Quality Potter ( The company he setup in 1759 that exists till today !) ( Credited ) as the inventor of Marketing ( direct mail, money-back guarantees, traveling salesmen, self-service, free delivery, buy one get one free, and illustrated catalogs et al …

October 8, 2009 – 20:30 | By sridharo | Posted in Leader, People | Comments (0)

Thus Spake Steve Jobs

Another of his interview, that has gems in each of his answers. He talks about  Apple’s Focus, Strategy, Employees, Work Style, Ups & Downs. Click here for the link. Some key takeways: Make products you personally want to own. Consultants/Market Researchers Excuse! Never hire a consultant, just make a great product. Focusing doesnt mean saying …

July 30, 2009 – 20:57 | By sridharo | Posted in Apple, Leader, Steve Jobs | Comments (2)

Quote by N R Narayana Murthy

“Focus on speed,imagination,excellence in education and meritocracy”-N R Narayana MurthyChairman and Chief Mentor,Infosys Technologies Limited. One of the very fewly cited term “speed”.The speed with which you ideate,execute and deliver is critical to the product being used by innovators or laggards.

August 13, 2008 – 19:49 | By sridharo | Posted in Leader, quote | Comments (0)

Mandela’s Lessons of Leadership

Here’s an article on TIME magazine on Mandela’s (Nelson ofcourse…do you know anyone else?) style of Leadership.I suggest you read the entire article(the snippets are amazing) .Here’s a brief: 1.Courage is not the absence of fear — it’s inspiring others to move beyond it 2.Lead from the front — but don’t leave your base behind …

August 2, 2008 – 13:47 | By sridharo | Posted in Leader | Comments (2)

India @ 75

So we have heard about Vision 2020, Mr. C.K.Prahalad, another visionary believes in India @ 75.Here’s a brief on his address to the students of ISB,Hyderabad.I quote Mr Prahalad:“…India should have the right and the ability to “shake the emerging world order” – be it in the area of human rights, world trade, agri-policy, IP, …

July 21, 2008 – 13:21 | By sridharo | Posted in Entrepreneur, ISB, India, Leader | Comments (0)

Jack Welch Quote

If you pick the right people and give them the opportunity to spread their wings and put compensation as a carrier behind it you almost don’t have to manage them. -Jack Welch

July 10, 2008 – 12:54 | By sridharo | Posted in Leader, quote | Comments (0)

Jack Welch’s Quote

If you pick the right people and give them the opportunity to spread their wings and put compensation as a carrier behind it you almost don’t have to manage them.::: Jack Welch :::

July 10, 2008 – 12:54 | By sridharo | Posted in Leader, quote | Comments (0)