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It aint over till it’s over !!! In Nov. '17, I was nominated for the Chairman’s Individual Award in the "Exceptional Contributor " category. The day of the Award function, I had to attend the UltraTech Achievers Award at ITC Grand Central, Parel, followed by interaction with the Chairman ( along with the other nominees), lunch, and then the Chairman’s Award function at NSCI, Worli, from 4 pm onwards. It would be challenging, time-wise, but I was confident I'd manage with a little planning. As it turns out, nothing went according to plan that day. But I learned some invaluable lessons that I'd like to share with you. After the interaction with the Chairman, as we proceeded to lunch, my driver called to inform me that he'd left my car (despite my stern instructions not to do so) for a while, and in his absence, it had been towed. Forgetting lunch( although I was famished), I somehow reached the police station, completed the formalities, paid a penalty, and got my car back. Lesson 1 : No matter how clear you believe you've been in your instructions/ communication, the final outcome depends on how the message is received and executed. Relieved at getting the car back, thinking the worst was over, I rushed home, showered and changed at warp speed, and came downstairs to find my driver had run off. Lesson 2: Overcoming one obstacle doesn't mean much, unfortunately -- you have to actually cross the finish line to win the race. Don't get lulled into false security. I booked an Uber which arrived promptly, but it was filthy, both inside and out. As my wife and I settled in for an uncomfortable ride, I hummed, "All is well" from 3 Idiots, to cheer us up. In the middle of the Bandra-Worli Sealink, the cab broke down. I flagged down a passing black and yellow taxi. Sweaty and disheveled, a little shaken, we arrived at the venue, and settled into our seats. As the function progressed and the names were called out, my heart slowly sank. Two nominees from my category had already won. I knew from my experience as an former Awards Committee member, that ever since it had been instituted, there had been only one winner in that category; two winners was extremely unusual. I realized I had missed my chance this time around. As I steeled myself for disappointment, I heard my name being announced; I was the third and final winner in the category. On unsteady legs, I reached the stage and received my Award from the Chairman. As I walked back to my seat, I pondered on the final lesson of the day, Lesson 3: Don't give up, don't lose hope, coz baby, it aint over till it's over.😊

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🎉We're thrilled to announce that Thryv has once again won multiple awards at the G2 awards this year! 🏆🎉 Thank you to our amazing team and loyal customers for helping us achieve this incredible recognition. 🙌 #G2Awards #Proud #WinningAgain #Thryv #ExcitedEmojis 🎊 #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusinessTips #SMB #EntrepreneurLife #MarketingTips #DigitalTransformation #TechForBusiness #BusinessOptimization

With the foundation laid by Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi in Maharashtra India sets sail into a new maritime era with the launch of Vadhvan Port! This monumental project will redefine global trade and give a significant boost to the nation's economy. Vadhavan Port is a proposed deep sea port at Vadhavan in Palghar district of Maharashtra. The port will be built on coast of the Arabian Sea; the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) is responsible for the construction of the port. After the construction of the port, it will be one of the deepest sea ports in India after Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram, and will have more draft depth than Port of Mumbai and Jawaharlal Nehru Port. It is estimated that the construction of the port will cost of ₹76,220 crore (US$9.1 billion) #VadhvanPort

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THANK you dear users & customers, you make us proud, and thanks to all my talented tech, product, engineering, sales & marketing (and others) colleagues for this looong list of G2 badges from all our customer reviews (and we don't pay for them unlike some;), of course on top of our Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader position: Leader High performer High performer - Enterprise High performer - Mid-market High performer - Europe Easiest to do business with - mid-market Users love us Oh, and small detail, with 4.7 out of 5, we are also on the very top of the Peer Insights Gartner list - Numero Uno, no less ;) see link in comment

Governor Moor, allow me to offer my counsel through a lens of personal observation. Your magnetic presence and compelling charisma are undeniably potent, drawing in constituents and fostering a sense of unity within communities. Like a masterful matador commanding rapt attention in the arena, you have skillfully honed the ability to connect with the public. Yet, even the most adept matador knows the perils of overindulgence in spectacle. For you, the danger lies in an overemphasis on popularity and social engagement, which may give rise to the perception that you prioritize public acclaim over substantive governance—a perception that is, in reality, unfounded. When a leader appears more preoccupied with visibility and popularity than with making the difficult, principled decisions required for effective governance, it risks cultivating a culture of superficiality. Such an approach can undermine respect, particularly among those who value responsibility and accountability. Conservative constituents, who look to their leaders for a steadfast commitment to economic stability, public safety, and traditional values, may become disillusioned. The allure of popularity must be tempered with the gravity of leadership. If the public perceives that you are pursuing approval at the expense of meaningful governance, you risk alienating those who see beyond the facade of popularity and seek genuine stewardship.

This may be controversial…but it shouldn’t be. TechSlice, LLC had 12 holidays off, some paid community volunteer time, and a discretioanry company week shutdown to ‘reset’ on top of regular employee PTO last year. I’ve been told it’s a LOT of time for a startup. (Only in the US) Most of our work is deliverable/results based. This year, I added another week of employee PTO based off of feedback from the team. I’ve been criticized for the holidays we celebrate and have been told what I ‘should do’… I love feedback but, telling others what to do without taking the time to understand the ‘why’ behind people’s decisions comes off as patronizing. You think you’re the only one telling me how to run my company? You’re not. It’s also not your company and not my first rodeo. We’re not your average company. We never will be. We are a team of creatives and we work on crazy stuff. When were ‘on’ - we’re ‘on’. We perform. When we’re off, we’re off. That needs to be respected. There are benefits to creatives (and everyone) to have that space and time to ‘be bored’, to THINK, to create outside of ‘tasking’. Or just to be with others. Outside of that, when daycare is closed - we’re closed! When daycare and other institutions are closed, how to you expect parents and caretakers in general to be productive? Some family structures have support during those times and others don’t. That extra support isn’t guaranteed. I’m a big believer in family first. Take care of what you need to. Family time is family time and work time is work time. I’m a single mom running a company. I do my best to juggle and sometimes those worlds blend. I can’t do it all at once. Why would I expect my team to? Get real. Does that make me less effective? I’d argue it makes me hyper effective when I’m actually at work. My perspective and experience running two software agencies, a hybrid venture studio, and growing my company throughout COVID (with a young child) - has shown me the importance of a culture that respects time off and closing when childcare and various elder care institutions are closed. You may or may not get that but, you don’t have to. My team does. How we spend our time is our decision. Not yours. Period.

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As we welcome 2024, let's not forget the valuable lessons that got us here. They are the stepping stones that will undoubtedly make us better in the future, both personally and professionally. Change and growth is up for season 24! Cheers to day 1/365! #ACS #newyear2024 #growthanddevelopment