Are you a heartist?

Last week I was wondering if my 100th blog could be special but I left it open and not force fit it. I have always benefited more from serendipity and by going with the flow. And here it happened today. Are you a heartist? I first came across this word in an ad campaign that was done a couple of years ago by the Pullman hotel at the Delhi Aerocity. I believe a lot in heart centric work and heart centered leadership. In my work over the last 23 years and in my curiosity since long before that, motivation has been a key subject of exploration, experimentation and explanation. I learnt of the 3-H model from Ken Blanchard’s work. Essentially, in my understanding, experience and therefore belief, great work happens when the Head, Heart and Hands align within a person. And when this happens within a team and organisation, even greater things can happen where the whole becomes greater than the sum of the parts. But it’s not an easy task for an individual or even a manager. There are lots of f...