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People Columns - 60 Seconds Chief! Remove the fear of failure
Mr Amitava Roy, President, Symphony Services One teacher I remember, and why: Prof. Bhola Nath Roy, my grandfather, for the values he instils in me. One most valuable work lesson thus far: I am humbled by the intelligence of my colleagues and juniors. My role is to unleash the untapped potential in people around me. One thing I look for the most in a new recruit: Attitude. A book that I am currently reading: How to manage in a flat world, by Susan Bloch & Philip Whiteley. One tip for time management: Prioritisation. One key thing in my fitness routine: Walk. One signal that tells me there is a problem: Slowdown in communication. One technique for handling anger: Deep breath. One essential ingredient in my investment portfolio: Common sense. One good thing about a new generation: Passion. One worrying thing about the young: Affluence affecting their survival instincts. One thing that clinches a deal: Trust. One definition of values: Truth. One way that I use for resolving conflicts: Listening. One favourite activity when travelling: Photography. One indicator of performance: Success. One macroeconomic variable I keenly watch: India’s GDP growth. One dream I’d like to chase, later in life: Travel — sightseeing. One good way to foster innovation: Removing the fear of failure. One clue that tells me I’m the leader: When others listen. More Stories on : People | 60 Seconds Chief!
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