Fair weather Friends

 These are usually because of some position you hold. That they may want to benefit from. So if you happen to lose that 'position' as a potential benefactor, the friends go away in the blink of an eye.

Could happen anywhere, in any profession, because brown-nosing is an eternal pastime, and has been.

On the other hand, it's a joy to have friends who don't give a damn about who you are in terms of your position, job held or anything else other than the real you. I am grateful for many such friends, from among colleagues, or classmates, or past students from classes taught years ago.

Sometimes, just random meetings from social media connects have developed into friendships that are hard to define. 

Of course, professional friends who are, well, professional, are fine too.

Women Entrepreneurs

Had a chance to speak to a group of women entrepreneurs about Digital Marketing recently. Their enthusiasm was infectious, and it was great to see them trying their hand at every conceivable kind of business-from furniture to fashion, and hi-tech businesses. I think in general, women have more energy and passion, and can pull off a lot of things if they get a chance.

More opportunities to them automatically have a positive spinoff on the family. From what I have observed of women in the professional space (starting with my mother who was a doctor and also an administrator later), most of them are highly dedicated, and bring in some intangible plus points to a workplace.

Most of my women students are doing well for themselves too, in their workplaces or in entrepreneurial ventures- including some in digital marketing!