“Being part of functions is ordinary; Being functional is extraordinary.” – Naveen Lakkur Most people like being part of a ‘well-oiled machine.’ It is secure and life is easy that way. Some people like to use their skills and be functional. They use their skills and competencies to turn around a failing organization or start…

“Smiling during good times is ordinary; Smiling during tough times is eXtraOrdinary.” – Naveen Lakkur Good times are subjective and everybody describes good times in their own way. Some count money, or relationships, or any part of their personal or professional lives. Good times bring a smile to everyone. How they use their good times…

The writing goes like this: At extreme stages of our life, we must reflect on the wonderful message and fact. The three things we can learn are: Do something meaningful today so that tomorrow we have sweet memories to cherish. Learn to innovate today so that tomorrow the change respects us. Give something good today. Nature returns…

“To err is human”, goes the saying. While it is natural for humans to make mistakes, most people make sure that they do not repeat those mistakes, and instead learn from them. These people also make sure that others do not make those mistakes they made. Some people go a Little Extra, and learn about…

Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS) conducted an online Masterclass and invited serial entrepreneur turned innovation coach Naveen Lakkur. He spoke on the subject ‘a Little Extra for eXtraOrdinary People.’ The highlight of the masterclass was that around the many webinars that were conducted, Naveen Lakkur’s session was the first non-health session. The event was attended by…

Laghu Udyog Bharti (LUB) is an all India organization of Micro and Small Industries in India, established in 1994. Its members are all over the country. The organization is trying to organize the MSE sector and tries to protect from various ills plaguing the sector. The LUB Is striving to help companies achieve sustainable growth, stay…

Education can change people’s lives. It can mold opinions and points of view on things. It is a means for people’s purpose in life. It also paves a way for people to find answers for questions they have, another means to acquire knowledge. Some people not only acquire knowledge, but they apply their knowledge multiple…

A visionary academic with a passion for bringing about socio-economic change, Dr. Jagannadha Pawan is an accomplished social scientist specializing in interdisciplinary entrepreneurship and strategy research. He is currently working as an Associate Professor in  Strategy and Innovation at the Southampton Business School, where he also serves as the Deputy Director for Impact and Collaboration at the…