It all starts when you do something good, and start ‘being known’…
After that, two roads go from there…
On One, you work on ‘being known’ more…that road leads to fame!
And on the other, you work more on ‘what you are known for’… that road leads to reputation!
I became an entrepreneur primarily because there was a void in the training-quality that was being provided then, and not just because I saw a market potential which could be exploited (it was only one of the reasons!).
That’s why when it comes to my work, I sulk when anyone calls me an orator…because I am happier being known for my ideas than for my words! I would rather prefer being known as ‘a trainer who speaks well’ than as ‘an orator who speaks sense’.
I came here…not to enthrall people, but to make a difference to their lives in my own little way!
Well! World likes to typecast you… stereotype you… to fit you into its pre-made categories because then it finds it easier to use you for its benefit. For that, it lays out a trap. If you fall for it then you are caged inside a cage that is beautiful and rewarding…and yet ‘still a cage’ at best! It is called fame.
You may decide rather to stay close to your core – the one thing for which you were actually here…you can sacrifice the temptation, smile the bait away and deny the ‘comfort & privileges’ which come in exchange of the compromises you are asked to make…You choose to aspire ‘to be more of who you already are’! It is called reputation.
Popularity is gained… fame is attained… while reputation is established!
Of course! They come intertwined and one can’t decide their sequence! All that matters is…’Knowing your order of preference’.
About Sandeep Atre
Dr. Sandeep Atre:
• Counseling Psychologist and an internationally recognized ‘Emotional & Social Intelligence’ Expert, with experience of more than two decades in helping people ‘sort out’ and ‘excel in’ intrapersonal and interpersonal matters. He holds a PhD in Management and a Master’s degree in Psychology (www.dratrecounsels.com).
• Founder of Socialigence – a venture specializing in development of ‘Social & Emotional Intelligence’ and its offshoot interpersonal skills through workshops and an award-winning online course rooted in neuroscience and psychology (www.socialigence.net).
• Author of two books related to his domain, namely - “Understanding Emotions Logically” and “Observing Nonverbal Behavior”; and third book on various aspects of life, named “Two Paras of Everyday Wisdom”. Moreover, the collection of his Nazms and Ghazals is published as a book titled “Baat Jazbaat Ki”.
• Corporate Trainer, with experience of close to two decades. Has conducted 150+ workshops/sessions for 50+ organizations & institutions like CSC, Cummins, Piramal, Ranbaxy, Lupin, Bridgestone, Michelin, Eicher, Maruti, Force, Idea, Airtel, NBHC, SBI, HDFC, L&T, Zydus, Thapar University, Banasthali, Narsee Monjee, Symbiosis, IIFM Bhopal, Azim Premji University, Nirma, Welingkar & IBS Hyderabad.
• Co-Founder and Director of CH EdgeMakers – a leading ‘Coaching and Training’ organization of central India for more than 24 years. He has trained close to 100 thousand students for ‘Soft Skills’ & ‘Entrance & Recruitment Preparation’ (www.ch-india.com).
• ‘Management Speaker and Orator’. Has featured at platforms like TEDx, IIM, IIT, NIT, CII, YI, CII-IWN, TCS, IMA, ICAI, ECA, ISHRAE, NEN, Sahodaya, Aditya Birla Education Academy, Round Table, LinkedIn Local, Rotary International, MP State’s Teachers’ Training, Academic Staff College DAVV, Police University Rajasthan, Police Training Academy Indore & more than 100 institutions.
• Member of noted associations and boards. Has been an ‘Executive Committee’ member of Indore Management Association. Associate Editor of IMA publications. Governing Council Member of Banasthali University’s SBBJ Centre for Research in MSME & Promotion of Entrepreneurship in Women. Executive Member of IMS, DAVV Alumni Association. Member of Rotary International’s ‘Group Study Exchange’ team to Minnesota, USA. ESI Coach with FWSA Australia.
Note: For glimpses of work, watch YouTube Channel ‘Dr. Sandeep Atre at Socialigence’.
