Are You a Work in Progress?
One to one counselling was part of the programme and you will agree that each one of us, is a sample in itself. Good or bad, that we can decide later.
NewsBharati 17-Aug-2022 11:29:28 AM
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Last week I went for a training programme to Hyderabad on “Work Life Balance” . It was a three days exhaustive programme for mid-level executives who all were married and ambitious too. One to one counselling was part of the programme and you will agree that each one of us, is a sample in itself. Good or bad, that we can decide later.
I had a chance to interact with one executive who was having problem in his married life after seven years of marriage. His wife is a post graduate but a home maker.
So, what is the problem?
Very normal problem. His wife complains that he just does not listen.
So, I asked a simple question “Why you do not listen?”
“Sir, she poses a problem and I provide a solution, that is what is required to be done?”
“Do you think she can not solve the problem herself?”
“Sometimes, I am also surprised why she wants me to listen to her problem when she has got a simple solution”
“Do one thing, just listen to her without providing any solution.”
Today morning, I got a call from this gentleman, He was happy that the trick is working.
“Sir, how do you know that this trick will work, it is such a simple and effective trick.”
“Out of experience only”
“Are you expert in this by now?”
“Far from it, I am a learner like you, work in progress.”
“Why Sir?”
“Because we forget after some time ….”
“So, how do I ensure that I do not forget?”
“You keep on calling me for dinner at your place, every time I come to Hyderabad?”
“Yes Sir , my wife has already told me to do that.”
We both had a hearty laugh.
So, please remember that each one of us is a work in progress …. perfection is desirable but not achievable.
#alltningsbrightandbeutiful #lifeisgood
Col. Virendra Kumar
Col. Virendra Kumar is a professional trainer, motivator, speaker and executive coach with management qualifications from IIM Banglore and SIMS. He has always worked and opted for diversified fields. In his professional life, he has lead people by taking them along , leading them against the tide , ensuring their development and providing authentic leadership.
His area of expertise and motivational talks involves organisation behavior, leadership , emotional intelligence , diversity and transformation of individuals and organisation. He has a good understanding of human behavior and its dynamics.