by Kabir Sehgal | Jul 9, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
Emojis have become part and parcel of how we communicate with friends and families. We don’t think twice when sending a smiley or frowney face to those with whom we are closest. These cute images add emotion, humor, and meaning to messages. They are the spice in...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jul 9, 2018 | All, Music, Op-Ed
Listening to music is a great way to reduce your stress. That is, if you listen to right type of music. We’re talking about New Age music: This beautiful music will help you stop thinking about the past and planning for the future, and instead make you reflect on the...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jun 25, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
Yes, you can achieve Inbox Zero, that magical moment when your inbox has no emails. For many, realizing this goal is like searching for the Fountain of Youth: difficult, hopeless, and even impossible. When it comes to correspondence, there may be no greater personal...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jun 25, 2018 | All, Books, Op-Ed
Four years ago, when my Indian-American friend had a baby, I wanted to get her a children’s book about India that she could share with her newborn. Because she gave birth in spring, I searched online for books about Holi, the Indian springtime festival of...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jun 10, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
The 2018 World Cup kicks off on June 14 in Moscow. But FIFA will decide on June 13 which country will host the 2026 World Cup. The United States, Canada, and Mexico have submitted a joint bid. A North American World Cup would be a much-needed symbol of unity, as the...
by Kabir Sehgal | Jun 7, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
Let’s face it, elevators are an awkward place to have a conversation. You’re trapped in a metal box that is suspended by cables, while you’re raised or lowered to your destination. Meanwhile, you share this experience for a few short moments with people you may or may...
by Kabir Sehgal | May 24, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
The workplace is becoming multi-generational. As a millennial, you may find yourself working alongside your seniors: those in the Silent Generation (born in the mid-1920s to mid-1940s) and Baby Boomers (born from 1946 to 1964). However, the lack of intergenerational...
by Kabir Sehgal | May 22, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
Just like meetings and emails, conference calls are part and parcel of the workplace. And with more people working from home, these phone sessions are becoming more important than ever. A bad conference call can result in poor communication, results and morale. Yet an...
by Kabir Sehgal | May 14, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
We’re tired of hearing people tell us how tired they are. No matter the industry or profession, when you ask people how they’re doing, many respond with “I’m tired.” Of course, sleepiness is a chronic problem: some 76 percent of employees report feeling fatigued...
by Kabir Sehgal | Apr 23, 2018 | All, Op-Ed
If you want to excel at work, you have to stand out. And there’s no better way at making a name for yourself at your office than giving voice to creative and unusual ideas. In order to think differently, you have to read differently. That means you shouldn’t just read...
