Some are saying he was one of the greatest technology leaders we have ever seen. Even though he very well may be – my curiosity is, ‘What made him so?’ The world has fallen in love with Steve Jobs. If you ask me, most have no idea why except of the fact that he is [...]
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Steve Jobs – 2 lessons from his leadership style
Posted on 24 October 2011.
Posted in Business, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Sarkari Speaks14 Comments
Which Relationship Should I Respect More?
Posted on 18 October 2011.
Walked by an individual on his cell phone today. He sounded so determined in closing that sale over the phone that it seemed like he was willing to do anything possible to make it work. Many people will give everything they have to excel in business. They will put in extra hours and give up [...]
Posted in Business, Children/Youth, Leadership, Relationships12 Comments
Women Of Whistler Event: I was kissed by 100 Women At The Same Time!
Posted on 04 October 2011.
Today I had the distinct pleasure of speaking to 100 of the most amazing and inspiring women – The Women Of Whistler, or as they are appropriately known, WOW! The evening at the Fairmont Whistler started with amazing appetizers, wine, and most importantly, some great conversations. Then moved on to what they called [...]
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Could It Be Possible That I Am Actually Getting Sued
Posted on 14 August 2011.
For me life is a series of lessons put in front of us – our learning comes from looking back at how we reacted and responded to them. It is very easy to blow things out of proportion in our daily lives. As many of you know I just finished the launch of my new [...]
Posted in Blogroll, Business, Leadership, Sarkari Speaks, Uncategorized17 Comments
Road Rage Is Making Me Give Away a $305.00 Watch
Posted on 20 July 2011.
This time we have a very unique watch giveaway with a unique contest. I had such a blast doing a video interview today on intimacy and authentic relationships. Video to come out soon. One of the things we talked about was the importance of taking the time to do the little things in our relationships. [...]
Posted in Business, Leadership, Sarkari Speaks32 Comments
Zoroastrian World Youth Congress In Vancouver
Posted on 05 July 2011.
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A ZOROASTRIAN I felt a tear flow down my face as I sat there in the second row of the Chan Center. Vista Trethewey was singing Believe with a group of adorable Zoroastrian children as her back up singers. It was not only the moment I realized what it meant [...]
Posted in Business, Children/Youth, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Sarkari Speaks8 Comments
Courage To Be Naked Charity Book Launch Video – AboutFace
Posted on 25 June 2011.
Wow! is all I can say. What a great experience it has been. Working with so many partners in order to spread the word for this amazing charity. I have learned so much and made some great friends along the way. For me, the most precious thing was how so many of you opened up [...]
Posted in Business, Entrepreneur, Inspirational, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Sarkari Speaks16 Comments
Main Reason Why Our Employees Are Not Effective
Posted on 11 September 2010.
Managers Need To Learn How To Lead. The other night, we ate out at a restaurant. I ended up waiting ten minutes, watching while various waiters wander by. When it became clear that no one was going to help me, I went to the hostess and asked if my server would be with us soon. [...]
Posted in Business, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Sarkari Speaks10 Comments
Pushor Mitchel Apple Triathlon A Great Success With My Niece And Nephew
Posted on 27 August 2010.
This past weekend I participated in the Push0r Mitchel Apple Triathlon. It wasn’t my first such event, but it was by far my favorite triathlon I have ever experienced. The Main reason this triathlon was so special was that it was the first time I participated with my niece and nephew. Both Zal and Natasha [...]
Posted in Children/Youth, Leadership, Sarkari Speaks1 Comment
My Physiotherapist Reminded Me Of The Most Important Thing About Business
Posted on 12 August 2010.
Going to the doctor can be stressful, full of uncertainties and vague possibilities. It’s hard because most of us go to the doctor to find out things we can’t figure out on our own. We have to put our faith completely in the doctor, trusting our very health to his/her expertise and knowledge. My recent [...]
Posted in Business, Health, Leadership, Relationships13 Comments
Creating A Corporate Strategy Without Paralysis By Analysis – Igor Ansoff
Posted on 10 December 2009.
One of the most critical elements of growing a business for the long term is knowing how to strategically plan for or make decisions about the future. Igor Ansoff born 1918 in Russia is considered the grandfather of Corporate Strategy. Igor identified 4 standard types of Corporate Decisions – Which I believe stand the test [...]
Posted in Business, Leadership, Sarkari Speaks4 Comments
Hurry Up And Make A Decision Already – Understanding Personalities
Posted on 07 December 2009.
The majority of our day is spent trying to communicate our message or to understand the relevance of a message from others. The question we need to consider is how many hours a day do we waste in frustration and ineffectiveness because we do not seem to be able to get on the “same page” [...]
Posted in Business, Leadership, Relationships, Sarkari Speaks7 Comments
Excerpt: How The Top 5% Think! – "Ability vs Desire"
Posted on 14 October 2008.
Have you ever felt that your life is an unfinished puzzle and that you are constantly searching for the missing piece?… I used to have that same feeling. Corporate, business, personal—a piece of the puzzle always seemed to be missing and wouldn’t you know it, it was the piece that I really needed to [...]
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Secret Behind A Leaders Mind
Posted on 11 June 2008.
As the elevator opened she stood with a frown on her face and her shoulders shrugged. Her first comment was, “I am going to sell the place I am in, if you know anyone let me know. This market is horrible, no one is buying.” Real Estate in the States. Billions of dollars lost. Developers going [...]
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Can I Live Without My Blackberry?
Posted on 07 June 2008.
Technology can be our best friend as well as our worst enemy. I remember when Paul walked in with his mini briefcase. We all sat there with amazement as he unzipped the case and plugged in the first Motorola cell phone into the power pack that lay within the brief case. At that point in time [...]
Posted in Business, Leadership16 Comments
5 Business Lessons To Live By That I Learned At The MBABC Trade Show
Posted on 27 February 2008.
I have been to so many conferences and events that I believed I had seen it all — from the greatest success to the worst chaos — but this particular show stood out from most. It touched my heart with some of the most valuable lessons I’ve ever learned. As an attendee at a trade [...]
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Leadership is about doing the right thing even when it's…
Posted on 05 February 2008.
Leadership is about doing the right thing even when it’s… Many of us would not readily admit to doing the wrong thing. We could, however, see our way clear to admit we did nothing. What is the difference between doing nothing and doing nothing wrong? Inaction is not the same as choosing to do what [...]
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Great Leaders Learn to Think Ahead but Act Now!
Posted on 21 January 2008.
Great Leaders Learn to Think Ahead but Act Now! A friend of mine mentioned the other day that she had sprained her ankle when she stumbled down the stairs. “What were you doing?” I asked. “Fishing in my purse for my keys.” Two minutes ahead, her mind was already on opening the door, not on [...]
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The Starbucks Coach – 5 Critical Elements Every Coach Should Know
Posted on 19 December 2007.
Two men sat in a coffee shop. One of them, Richard, was looking considerably happier than when he entered. He dug around in his briefcase while the other man sipped at his coffee. Soon Richard produced a Blackberry and prodded it with enthusiasm. “Let’s make another appointment,” he said. “Then we can figure out how [...]
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Stop Trying To Create Your Purpose.
Posted on 11 November 2007.
Stop Trying To Create Your Purpose. It seems like everywhere we turn, every book we read and every conversation we have is linked to creating our purpose in life. As valuable as this word purpose is to our lives, it has been over used, devalued and misunderstood. Everyone one of us is born with a [...]
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