Management Lessons from Bedtime Stories Ruchira Garg

This captivating Russian folktale of the Priest with the Envious Eyes holds valuable lessons that resonate deeply with the challenges encountered in modern organizational settings.

Within the priest's journey lies a reflection of the obstacles many encounter in today's workplaces. Envy, insecurity, and a lack of trust can permeate organizational cultures, corroding morale and impeding collaboration. When individuals yield to the temptation to undermine their colleagues or monopolize recognition, they sow seeds of discord that can stifle progress and thwart collective success.

Let's delve into this enchanting story together and uncover its profound insights. I encourage you to share your key takeaways from the tale, fostering meaningful discussions on how we can navigate similar challenges in our professional lives.






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This episode explores the story of the loyal mongoose from the Indian folklore of the Panchatantra and derives lessons on the need for creating a balance and a collaborative environment between internally grown and externally hired talent in growing organizations.


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This episode relates the rules of the jungle to the corporate environment and the need for organizations to do what is right to sustain the business. It also highlights the need to apply judgment in relationships at work and not get carried away.


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Through this famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, this episode highlights the importance of staying relevant by evolving skills as well as playing to the strengths that make one successful in the role. It also highlights the key aspect of recharging and relaxing to prevent burnout.


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This episode highlights the importance of putting the right person in the right job by making judicious choices during selection and honing their skills with the right guidance, training, and support.


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In this episode, I have highlighted the importance of succession planning and selecting the right successor. The lessons also emphasize on the criticality of the right leadership competencies and expectations to be leveraged for selecting leaders.


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