The Idol Spot

Pope Gregory I issued a list of the Seven Deadly Sins – lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride – in 590 AD as a means of preventing the flock from wandering into the thorny fields of ungodliness. For all save the most devout, Pope Gregory's list now appears to be more of a description of cable TV programming than a guide to moral behaviour.  Instead, consider Mahatma Gandhi, one of the great saints of the twentieth century. Gandhi presented a list of the Seven Social Sins in his weekly publication Young India on October 22, 1925. On their final day together, just before his assassination, he gave his grandson, Arun Gandhi, the identical list, scrawled on a piece of paper. The Seven Sins are as follows:  Wealth without work. Pleasure without conscience. Knowledge without character. Commerce without morality. Science without humanity. Religion without sacrifice. Politics without principle. Wealth without work:  This refers to the practice of gaining something ...

Leadership abilities can have a significant impact on a person's career advancement. A bachelor's degree and technical skills may only get you so far. To be a good leader and improve your career, you'll also need soft skills like the ability to listen and communicate effectively. There are several important leadership skills to possess in order to help you become a more effective leader. You must always challenge yourself to enhance your leadership abilities, whether it's taking initiative, developing critical thinking skills, or learning how to motivate and empower others. Many people are inspired to keep working, honing their skills, and taking on new projects because they believe they can reach the pinnacle of their profession. However, after a certain point, career growth necessitates more than technical skills and a commitment to work long hours. A few soft skills are also required, the most significant of which is the ability to lead. Some people are born leaders,...

Most IT professionals are familiar with the phrases manager and leader when working on a project. There are project leaders and managers in practically every industry that works on a project, not just the IT business. There are certain differences in terms of qualities, roles, and responsibilities between a leader and a manager. WHAT IS A LEADER? A leader is someone who leads a group of people and influences them to perform effectively and reach a common objective. As they build a vision and a path forward to attain the goal, leaders use the transformative process. As a result, a leader's concern for his or her team is constant. A leader has a strategic mindset, manages a team, is open-minded, and promotes innovation. A leader cultivates circles of influence and sets an example for others to follow. WHAT IS A MANAGER? A manager is someone who organizes, directs, coordinates, and supervises an organization's or project's activities. Managers employ the transactional process ...