To me personality development is “objectifying your existence through constant self analysis, find the strong points that lead to growth and cater to weak points to better oneself.” Go through this personality development checklist to know where you stand. You may be an introvert or extrovert, but that's what defines you. Personality may differ from individual to individual- but that’s the beauty of it. An introvert can be stable and grounded while an extrovert can be insecure and weak. This goes to say that you can’t entitle a person based on their personality type as each individual has few characteristics dominant in them and few characteristics subtle. Udemy Best Sellers The Science of Leadership Leadership: Leading When You Are Not In Charge! The manifestation of characteristics is attributed to the environment in which the individual is exposed to and nurtured in and ofcourse some are inherited. The thing which many are not aware of is that “you can introspect yourself to find what kind of a person you are.” This will help you in the betterment of yourself and see you through both in your personal life and career. Read this wonderful article that lists down the 10 great characteristics of introverts which they may not even be aware of.10 Quality Traits All Introverts Have, Even If They Don’t Know It Personality Types Study finds 4 main personality types — which one are you? Read this article that clearly defines the five personality traits that people fall into and the unique characteristics that define the type. Discover your personality type. Take the Myers-Briggs test. Personality Development is not Leadership Most people relate personality development to leadership. It is not so. Don’t define yourself based on  what others think about you or the feedback you get from them. Self Discovery Self discovery is the most important part in this whole journey. Your flaws may not be flaws after all and your so-called strengths might be weighing you down. There are lot of personality tests available that are introspective in nature and have ratings based on your answers. Personality Tests Personality tests work well as a starting point for self-discovery by providing results you might not have concluded on your own. Here are a few things that will help you to make your day! Use the mornings to focus on yourself and plan activities that will make you productive as well  happy Start your day… wait, wait- no whatsapp, emails or jarring repeat videos pl.  Again,coming back to the point, start your day with simple breathing exercises followed by a ‘five minute meditation’ session. Just concentrate on your breathing pattern and you’ll be amazed to feel the tension melt off from your system making you more buoyant. Go for a good coffee, I have to admit, I like it real strong with half sugar, followed by a nutritious breakfast. Mind you, healthy food is the key for a healthy mind. There, your day has started off well. Follow the 80/20 rule Only 20 percent of what you do everyday produces 80 percent of your results. That’s right, I’m talking about quality time. This is where planning takes a front seat, so as to prioritise the tasks for that day. Eliminate the things that do not matter during the workday – they have a trivial effect on your productivity. Tackle your challenging tasks before lunch You heard it right! The energy you have in the morning time stands unparalleled and you have to channelize this brimming energy to achieve most important tasks for the day. You can go for your payment follow-up, clear pending payments, plan your forecast for the coming week,...

Every engineer who’s invented some new technology or is adept at coming up with innovative solutions believes that the hard part is over and the step to take that solution to market as an entrepreneur should be easy. And many engineers are in for a shock. In reality, that seemingly short step from engineer to entrepreneur means significantly more risk. In fact, a survey conducted by Duke and Harvard of over 500 technology companies found that only 37% of leaders had any background in engineering or computer science. Engineers should definitely think twice before they assume that they have an advantage when it comes to being an entrepreneur, no matter how great the product they’ve come up with is. The good news is that there are many great resources out there to help engineers make the transition to entrepreneurs. Krishna Uppuluuri’s book, ‘Engineer to Entrepreneur: The First Flight’ is a good start. The book identifies the main business perceptions most engineers have, along with providing a workbook approach to provide a quick start on various business lifecycle topics. Here’s what to keep in mind if you are considering making the transition from engineering to entrepreneurship. A Great Product Doesn’t Always Make a Great Entrepreneur: The old adage ‘if we built it, they will come’ tends to be a common misconception amongst engineers who are considering starting their own business to sell a product they developed. In reality, simply building a solution alone won’t magically make it connect with customers, manage the competition, or communicate the offering to the industry. Today, we’re definitely in an era of information overload. Selling and marketing skills are absolutely crucial to ensure your product takes off, no matter how awesome it is. Thinking that your product alone will act as a customer magnet is a dangerous mindset to have. So, before you make the leap from engineer to entrepreneur, it pays to develop some skills that you can use to put your product in front of the market, promote it, and connect with your target audience. How do you do this? Enroll in a relevant training program or degree: Online learning and online degree programs have made it easier than ever for you to gain the relevant skills you need before transitioning to entrepreneurship, without messing up your already busy schedule. If you want to keep things engineering-focussed then you can find degree programs that combine both engineering and management at Kettering University Online. Or you could opt for a learning program from Kettering University Online that walks you through the basics of business and building the skills necessary to become a successful entrepreneur. Network: As an engineer, you’re probably no stranger to networking; it’s just as crucial in this industry as it is in the business world. You probably already network to keep your engineering knowledge current and stay in the loop about new projects or job opportunities. Switch your networking focus to the business world and connect with people who can offer valuable advice and support. Even better if you can find a network of successful engineers turned entrepreneurs who you can learn from. Get a mentor: Business mentoring is a fantastic idea for anybody new to entrepreneurship, whether from an engineering background or not. Choose a mentor who is able to be honest with you and tell you how it is; you’re going to benefit a lot more from that compared to somebody who won’t stop you in your tracks when you’re on the brink of making a huge mistake. Don’t Rely On a Cool or New Idea to Sell Itself: Similar to the above, just because something is cool and...

9 Habits of the Most Successful People Reading Everyday: Start by reading 15 pages everyday. Nah… not talking about juicy fictional stories but insightful non fictional books. Bill Gates claims to read an hour every night before falling asleep. An avid reader, Gates takes in inspiring biographies, history books and philosophical texts. Ariana Huffington is known to have banned all electronic items from her bedroom, instead keeping a stack of real books for bedtime reading. Visualization: Start with books like “Think and Grow Rich” by Napolean Hill, “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie and the likes of “Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent. Visualizing yourself in an elevated plane or level will help you achieve those dreams in a very short span of time. Because we become what we think! Prioritization Find the most important task for the day and start executing it first. Set a time limit on this goal and you will always end up doing more than what you expected to accomplish. Time bound operations create a sense of urgency which gets things done.   It’s not a race- don’t try to be the most efficient; try to be the most effective. Declutter your desk, your inbox, your task list and your life. Money Management Reading and learning about the greats in the industry gives you the necessary confidence to pull things in your favor. Go for great finance books like “Rich Dad Poor Dad”, by Robert.T. Kiyosaki, “The Millionaire Fastlane” , by MJ Demarco. Wake Up Early Set your alarm before 6’ oclock in the morning because to me early morning is the time when your brain can think clearly in terms of prioritization and planning. Wake up one hour early and gain 365 more productive hours. Waking up early means you have more time to do things without that rushed feeling that stresses us out. Goal Setting Set your goals in writing. Write everything down and follow through as planned. Those who set goals have proved to be front runners and earn twice as much on average as those who don’t. Exercise and Diet: Make sure you hit the gym every morning or get the recommended physical activity. Endorphin released during exercise can do wonders for your mind and body. Eat whatever you like but go for small portions. Networking Look for like minded people and influencers in your circle and join hands with them to improve your social ratings. Character Assessment Write down for yourself a certain set of rules you will live by that will lead to a successful life. Read these values first thing in the morning and live accordingly. Hope you enjoyed this article. Think of 10 things in your life that you are greatful about. Express your gratitude without fail because gratitude promotes happiness and...

Managing people require a completely different skill set than managing tasks. The transition from being an individual contributor to someone responsible for the work of others and team performance results in a steep learning curve. Learn how to motivate, delegate, communicate and lead. Play to your strengths and improve on key weakness areas. With an emphasis on building high achieving teams, dealing with an increased workload and developing the influence, assertiveness and confidence necessary to be an effective manager or supervisor – this course will ensure you hit the ground running.

Some are born leaders; some become leaders due to chance or situation- either way leaders have these peculiar qualities you would not see in a normal individual. Peter Drucker famously stated that when “management is doing things right, leadership is doing the right things.” Great leaders possess incredible social intelligence, a passion for change, and above all, vision that allows them to set their sights on the “things” that truly merit attention.