Thursday, September 19, 2013

Motivation (...when I badly needed it)

My journey to TCS is amazing. But better more is the journey in TCS.

The hours that go in each day is about 10-12 hours (in rare cases like yesterday it went 15 hours). But the beauty of the experience is I can sit back and say it is worth every bit.

Like yesterday, I had two amazing experiences.

First: I had an awesome time with our TEG (Talent Engagement Group)team at Spencers yesterday. All the TEG folks who entered my room (7th Floor HR Room) were welcome to two small activities yesterday. 

One - a game of Jenga and the other a rope (ribbon) activity.

If you haven't played Jenga - You Should.

What happened there is amazing. I heard laughter (high tones) like I have never heard before. Lot of engagement in the fun + learning activities. Lighter moments in the room and of course a pinch of dopamine (a neurotransmitter released in the brain when people are motivated or have a pat on the back).

Later in the night, I was in an Idea Factory session for my people from 7:30 - 11:30. Was amazing people connect and learner engagement. I left work at around 1:30am. Exhausted, drained and wanting sleep.

Wake up in the morning and here is a mail from one of my participants from yesterday:


'Thank you for this excellent session . I have never seen this type of session before. I really enjoyed this session and this was truly amazing. I  will  try to attend atleast 2 to 3 session of yours in the upcoming months.
I have never seen persons like you. First i thought attending this session was waste of time and once I attended, i realized the uses of this session. I will complete the WBT which you have mentioned below. Once again thank you so much for this superb session.'

I got my dose of dopamine for the morning!