Talk at Taj Diplomatic Enclave on Aug 30, 2019. Job Buzz by Times Internet Workplace 2025: What are the mental states that allow us to stay innovative and adaptive? ------------------------------------------------------------ The one message all of us are hearing from every direction is that "the future is here, and needs people to be continuously learning and adapting"! And that of course is absolutely true. BUT, what qualities or mental states do we need to cultivate that will allow us to be continuously evolving and learning? Well it turns out that there are three that make a big difference to our abilities to make the most of a fast changing world--Hope, Optimism and Resilience! Now these are slightly technical terms-- so stay with me. Hope is defined in the field of Positive Organizational Behavior as the belief that one will be able to accomplish ones goals through Willpower (energy) and Waypower (finding a way to make it happen) Optimism on the other hand, in the field of Positive Organizational Behavior is about believing in one's strengths and having faith that setbacks are only temporary. Resilience is the capacity to rebound from adversity and to keep going.

The Secret Life of Organizations was at Bangalore BizLit Fest!! Watch our discussion on the book and the lessons it holds for professionals. You can buy the Secret Life of Organizations here: https://amzn.to/2EllEdf Hachette India

How do we get to peak performance states when we need to? Sharing a short conversation on this for the IIM Womens Worldwide group. It is equally relevant to any of us. Here are five. 1. Sleep 2. Forgiveness 3. Gratitude 4. Creative Visualization 5. Entering a state of flow If you have a preferred method of your own--do share in the comments box.