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Google Digital Insider - Class 3 (Strategy)

 This was the third in the series of lectures. This class was taken by Prof. Anton Musgave. Sharing my class notes -  Prof. is from South Africa and he started off with sharing his experiences in the current turnmoil the country is facing. More here.  It was good to hear that he and his family was safe. Also, he shared how citizens came together to prevent spread of this outbreak by working with the govt. and offering a human shield to prevent further looting in the country. Since, this class was on leadership and strategy, he shared few quotes that I have taken note of -  Never say 'empower your people'. Say 'unleash your people' Focus on taking away the obstacles Leaders need to design strategy, equip their team, define rules and step back Thinking about the future should be task of a leader Leaders are in the business of tomorrow Leaders have to deal with today but plan for the future Trends don't help forecast the future but Signals do.. What are signals? How to...
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Google Digital Insider - Class 2

 July 14, 2021 - this was the 2nd class in the series taken by Prof. Ranga. Sharing my notes below -  Weakness is different from limitation We underestimate ourselves Desperation will bring the best of us A quote from Robert H. Schuller - "Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only god can count the no. of apples in a seed." Have big goals - "Eat elephant bit by bit" Purpose of life is to live a life of purpose Identity of yourself Difference between contempment vs complacency Leaders need to inspire a shared vision Have goals with purpose. Goals --> Purpose Convert fear to risks. Fear --> Risks Inspired vs Impressed? Inspired - embibe it in our lives, brings change in day to day life, belief system needs to change Why should someone be inspired by me? No one can inspire anyone else There is story of how King Robert Bruce got inspired by a spider after he hid post his defeat in a battle. More here Anchor on inspiration is on others When the student is re...
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Google Digital Insider 2021 - Class 1

July 7, 2021 - Today was the introductory session of Google Digital Insider. Thanks to team Google for nominating me and offering an opportunity to be a part of this batch. What is Digital Insider?  A first-of-a-kind industry program for hand-picked top professionals across advertisers & agencies to engage over the entire year Focused towards building digital capability within the industry: participants learn from both Google & non-Google experts (including certification from ISB). The cohort is exposed & equipped with the latest from around the world and with the most effective digital practices for the Indian market  Here’s what one can expect from the program:  Access the best executive education faculty in India at ISB, Hyderabad on digital marketing and leadership along with a certification from ISB & Google Benefit from the best at Google when it comes to products, insights, data, best practices from Google and non-Google experts.  Get first h...
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Recommended books to read

 Some of the recommended books to read -  Principles Ray dalio   Checklist manifesto   Victory project Originals Adam grant The Marwaris Gurcharan das Thomas timberg Lincoln and his team of rivals I too had a dream Verghese Kurien Daily rituals Mason curry Range by David esptein The new rules of business Rajesh Srivastava Dhandho Talent is overrated Thinking fast and slow Start with why Simon sinek Principles life and work The first 90 days Michael d watkins Power Jeffrey pfeffer 80 20 principle Richard Koch First break all the rules Gallup Deep work rules for focused success in a distracted world by Carl Newport Dan Ariely predictably irrational "Road Less Stupid" by Keith Cunningham "Good Strategy, Bad Strategy" by Richard P. Rumelt "Play Bigger" Influence ...
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Travel in the time of Corona ( to Andaman Islands)

A trip to Andaman was always there in my bucket list. Me and my wife returned to Kolkata from Mumbai due to Covid lockdown. Prolonged stay in Kolkata with remote work forced us to plan for regions that could be visited from Kolkata. Andaman was one such location that's must visit if you are staying in Kolkata. It offers direct flight connectivity with one among the least time to travel. I planned the trip within a week starting with places that could be covered within max 3 days of travel. Have shared a sample planning sheet (at the end) that I made for the trip. Although, it helped planned my days but due to restricted travel time slot for few locations and unpredictable weather, had to change the plan while at Andaman. It was a sultry morning of Tues in Apr’21 and I was on my way to a diagnostic center. I had the flight to take on Thurs and I had many things going on in my mind.. will I be able to get my Covid RT-PCR report before I board my flight to Andaman Island.. will there ...
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