Introduction Most people don’t fail because they lack ambition. They fail because they never pause to question direction. The Ladder Theory reveals a quiet but powerful truth about modern life: we spend years climbing—working harder, moving faster, chasing milestones—without ever asking if the ladder is leaning against the right wall. In a world that celebrates hustle, speed is praised. Progress is measured by promotions, income, recognition, and visibility. But very few conversations focus on whether that progress actually leads to a life that feels meaningful. This theory invites a pause. Not to slow ambition, but to realign it. The Story Behind the Ladder A man once carried a ladder. He was ambitious. Hungry to “reach the top.” All he needed was a wall to climb. He found one. Tall. Impressive. Everyone else was climbing it too. That alone felt reassuring. Without reflection, he assumed: “This must be the right one.” No pause. No questions. No alignment check. He pla...
Introduction Delegation refers to the entrusting of responsibility, granting authority, and creating accountability by the manager. It’s a process that brings a sense of responsibility and motivates the people working under the senior. Leaders build champions by delegating tasks to be performed or the results that are to be achieved. Delegation is, therefore, important for the holistic growth of the employees in the company. Following are the seven steps of effective delegation. Seven Steps Of Effective Delegation Step 1: Think and Plan The first step of effective delegation given by Bob Johnson is to think and plan first about what’s there for them in whatever we are delegating before calling the person in and starting the actual process. You need to prepare a plan first regarding the task to be delegated. Thought provoking biography of Micheal Jordan: Step 2: Define the expected results Bob Johnson mentioned that the second step of effective delegation is to define the results that y...