One of the major Hindu festival, Holi- the festival of colours, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour by people across the world. This year, Holi was celebrated on March 14 as per the Hindu calendar and greeting everyone on the occasion, Indian-origin Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, took to social media to share his wishes. Pichai shared some striking images that beautifully captured the essence of Holi along with the caption, “Wishing everyone a very happy and colorful Holi. These #TeamPixel photos capture the vibrant Holi celebrations in India- plus a special Super G!”
Check out his post here:
5 work tips to borrow from the Google CEO Sundar PichaiGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai's story-- from humble beginnings in India to becoming one of the top tech executives in the world, is an inspiration to many. Pichai joined Google in 2004 as the head of product management and development. In 2008, he was made the Vice President of Product Development. And a few years later, in 2012, he rose to the role of Senior Vice President, followed by becoming the Product Chief in 2014.
Here we list some work tips to borrow from Pichai:
1. Do what you love
“Take the time to find the thing that excites you more than anything else in the world,” Pichai once said, sharing his success tips in a YouTube commencement video for the class of 2020. Taking up a proffesion that one is passionate about can catapult on the path to success.
2. Be open-minded to new possibilities
“You will make the world better in your way, even if you don’t know exactly how... The important thing is to be open-minded so that you can find what you love,” Pichai told 2020 graduates.
3. Keep learning and growing as a person
Sundar Pichai emphasises on the importance of continuous learning and adaptability. He believes that staying open to new ideas helps one in their personal and professional growth.
4. Lead with humility and empathy
Sundar Pichai is known for his calm and humble leadership. He stresses on the value of listening, understanding different perspectives, and empowering teams rather than dominating them.
5. Embrace challenges and have a growth mindset
Pichai’s journey proves that embracing challenges and stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to great success. He encourages thinking long-term and focusing on innovation.
Not just Pichai, Apple CEO Tim Cook also took to X to wish Hindus across the world on Holi. Sharing a vibrant picture clicked by Indian photographer Kushagra Tiwari, Cook's tweet read, "Happy Holi to all those celebrating! May it be as joyous and fun as Kushagra Tiwari’s beautiful #ShotOniPhone photo."
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