Less is More!
Clifford Mohan Pai GPHR, PCC
Executive Director @ Christ University, Bangalore | Certified Independent Director | HR Advisor | Coach & Mentor | Board Member Angel Investor
Last year while reading one of the books, I read - less is more. And the person went ahead and explained that we need to?say less, listen more; own fewer things, and experience more freedom.?I believe this has a deep meaning not just in terms of minimalistic living in our personal life but more importantly, strengthening professional relationships as well.?
Say less & listen more!
Have you ever thought about how much you talk and how much do you listen? Also, do you listen to respond or genuinely focus on what the other person has to say? During the last few years in my interaction with individuals, one thing came up consistently - several people perceive a conversation like a war field. The objective is to be noticed, say, and create an impression and maybe speak in a tone that is loud but to be read as passionate.?
Sit back and ponder - in today's ever-changing technology and information-driven world, knowledge is the new oil. The individual who talks more to the individual who is listening more and thus receiving information - whom do you think is wiser at the end of it??
What should one do? Do we keep our perspective to ourselves even though we are supposed to lead? The answer is No! But if you listen more your team will feel more comfortable sharing their views, you may be able to understand them better and strengthen the relationship. More importantly, when you share your views, they will be listening intently.?
Let's look at this in the corporate world. As the?MD of Bajaj Auto Limited, Rajeev Bajaj,?believes "less is more". The less he is seen in the office the better it is for his people as they will invest less time in reviews and more time on work. But that does not mean Rahul Bajaj absolves himself of his business. He has his means of finding progress and challenges that his team might face. And when he shares his inputs basis the exposure he has had, people listen to his opinion and suggestions.
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Abraham Lincoln once said, "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."?This doesn't mean that only the listener gets the best deal. But sometimes it's good to balance the art of listening and speaking - say less and listen more.?
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Own fewer things, and experience more freedom.
We are spoilt for choice but the situation is even worse for our next generation who are experiencing decades of social, economic, and technological advancement. But unfortunately, with more choices, the expectations have increased manifold, and the need for a "unique experience" has risen. Look at the OTT platforms today for example. Did you know that there are currently about?40 providers?of over–the–top media services (OTT) in India, which distribute streaming media over the Internet. With all the advancement and spoilt for choices, it took me and my family 25 minutes to decide unanimously what we wanted to watch together. I am not saying this is bad and 20 years ago when it was a Sunday binge of a movie on Doordarshan or Wednesday chitrahaar; is good.?
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Ask yourself what is good for you as an individual. Coz when you finally figure out what is good for you, everything pales in comparison.?
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3 年Interesting! I like the ideals states within your article. One question I would ask is “how much are we de-prioritising in our day to day activities to get the most value from ourselves, our teamsand our organisation?” Thanks for sharing ??