Ekta | wisdomekta

  What makes this book especially meaningful to me is that it was written by one of the first mentors in my professional journey. He began as my boss and later became a true mentor, always guiding me in the right direction. Now, in retirement, he is sharing his dream of creating GEMs, and I sincerely hope this is the first book in what becomes a wonderful series. First things first—having worked closely with him, I can vouch that the ideas he presents in this book are not just theoretical; they are deeply rooted in his own life and practice. One of the greatest blessings of working with him has been witnessing the kind of person he is: genuinely good, deeply grounded, and quietly inspiring. He has firmed my belief that even in a world often touched by negativity and wickedness, the “good” always carries a natural aura of healing, positivity, success, and overflowing joy. Well-Being Zone: Living the Spirit of Gift and Return Gift is a thoughtful and accessible guide to life and spir...

We, the HR, are the cushion , absorbing the hard landings of conflict. We are the punching bag, taking the blows of frustration from every side. We are the moderator , trying to find a rhythm that allows both the solid spheres (top management) and the delicate balloons (employees) to coexist and thrive. The performance is never-ending. There's no applause, no grand finale. The show simply goes on, day after day. Every dropped ball or burst balloon is a lesson learned, a scar earned. And through it all, we become stronger, more agile, and more attuned to the delicate dance of people and policy. The HR scenario relates to the song by Randy Newman—“It’s a Jungle Out There.” It's a jungle out there Disorder and confusion everywhere No one seems to care Well, I do Hey, who's in charge here? I recently encountered two “out of routine” experiences as a middle HR professional that are somewhat minor, yet significant. Navigating the space between heartfelt empathy and profession...