Category: Motivations

Calendar, Motivations, News, Resources

SME Leaders of Tomorrow

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The contribution of SMEs towards nation’s GDP and employment opportunities cannot be overstated.ET NOW and IndiaMART endeavor to capture the inspiring stories of SMEs who have carved a niche for themselves and are shaping the course of Indian economy.

Over the last two years, Leaders of Tomorrow has reached out to millions of SMEs across the country and has set phenomenal benchmarks in participation. A three-fold jump in entries in just 2 years speaks volumes about the stature of this initiative. In its 3rd year of running, we strive to grow further in scale and aspirational levels.

We welcome you to be a part of journey in our quest for the Leaders of Tomorrow.

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Motivations

12 Tasks That Killer Employees Always Finish Before Noon

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A recent study published in an American Psychological Association journal, Emotion, suggests that early birds are generally happier than night owls.

More than 700 respondents, ranging from ages 17 to 79, were surveyed and asked about their emotional state, health, and preferred time of day.

Self-professed “morning people” reported feeling happier and healthier than night owls. Researchers hypothesize that one of the reasons could be because society caters to a morning person’s schedule.

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Motivations, Social Entrepreneurship

How an ‘Accidental Entrepreneur’ Grew Business, Helped Cancer Victims

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Lee Rhodes was just 32 when she was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer, a nightmare for anyone but a particularly grim diagnosis for a mother of three small children. After a long, hard battle and many rounds of grueling chemotherapy, Rhodes not only beat cancer but came up with a dream of helping other cancer patients.

The dream began from Rhodes’ sick bed, moved to the garage of her Seattle home and has since evolved into a successful business called glassybaby.

A truly unique and inspiring enterprise, glassybaby not only employs scores of artisans in Seattle — over 50 glassblowers at last count — but also gives a big portion of its revenue to cancer-related charities, over $850,000 and counting.

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Innovation, Motivations

“Technology crafts” for the digitally challenged

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Two-thirds of the world may not have access to the latest smartphone, but local electronic shops are adept at fixing older tech using low-cost parts. Vinay Venkatraman explains his work in “technology crafts,” through which a mobile phone, a lunchbox and a flashlight can become a digital projector for a village school, or an alarm clock and a mouse can be melded into a medical device for local triage.

Vinay Venkatraman aims to design technological devices for the “bottom of the pyramid” rather than simply for the affluent.

Finance, Innovation, Motivations, Social Entrepreneurship, Startups

IMC Inclusive Innovation Awards, 2012

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We are pleased to inform that the IMC Inclusive Innovation Awards, 2012 have now been announced open.

The information for the same is available on IMC Website ( www.imcnet.org).  The Rules and Regulations and the Form for Application are attached for ready reference.

The Award for the Winner is an amount of Rs 20 Lakhs, in a form considered appropriate by the Jury.  In addition, Certificates will be presented to those who are short listed for Q & A Session with the Jury.

We do look forward to your sending nominations/spreading information.

Yours Sincerely,
Arvind Pradhan
Director General
Motivations

9 Keys to Business and Career Success

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9 Beliefs of Remarkably Successful People

The most successful people in business approach their work differently than most. See how they think–and why it works.

I’m fortunate enough to know a number of remarkably successful people. Regardless of industry or profession, they all share the same perspectives and beliefs.

And they act on those beliefs:

1. Time doesn’t fill me. I fill time.

2. The people around me are the people I chose.

3. I have never paid my dues.

4. Experience is irrelevant. Accomplishments are everything.

5. Failure is something I accomplish; it doesn’t just happen to me.

6. Volunteers always win.

7. As long as I’m paid well, it’s all good.

8. People who pay me always have the right to tell me what to do.

9. The extra mile is a vast, unpopulated wasteland.

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Education, Motivations, Startups

Why Startups Fail

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An entrepreneur recently asked me why startups fail. Startups fail because they run out of money. You’re probably thinking, “Tell me something I don’t already know!” Read on and you’ll see that statement is deceptive in its simplicity

This post is based both on my experience as an investor and as entrepreneur (when I’ve boot-strapped and venture-funded). The following are the key reasons :

  1. They spend too much on sales and marketing before they’re ready.
  2. The market outpaces the startup’s ability to execute.
  3. The market takes too long to develop. 
  4. Risky Business

It’s not just how fast you run the race that matters. It’s how fast the race is run. When it comes to startups, speed wins. But if you’re still early, don’t increase your burn and overspend on sales and marketing before you’re ready. Sometimes you have to slow down to speed up.

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Motivations

What the most successful people do before breakfast

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Mornings are a great time for getting things done. You’re less likely to be interrupted than you are later in the day. Your supply of willpower is fresh after a good night’s sleep. That makes it possible to turn personal priorities like exercise or strategic thinking into reality.

But if you’ve got big goals–and a chaotic a.m. schedule–how can you make over your mornings to make these goals happen?

Because I write about time management frequently, I’ve gotten to see hundreds of calendars and schedules over the years. From studying people’s morning habits, I’ve learned that getting the most out of this time is a five-part process. Follow these steps, though, and you’re on your way to building morning habits that stick.

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