Given Experimental data of n values (x1, x2, …, xn), where x1 is the time when widget 1 fails, x2 is the time when widget 2 fails, and so on. Assumption(s) The data comes from a process that follows a Weibull distribution Method Use the maximum likelihood estimator (MLE) to determine values for the shape (k) and scale […]
Ayushi is saying that love has turned into a relationship and that is having repercussions in my life. First of all it is wonderful that you have already understood a very fundamental truth which is, Ayushi, that whenever anything turns into a relationship it goes bad. Whenever anything turns into a relationship it goes bad. […]
Friend #1Why do you hang out with me? Friend #2Because I can be me around you. Friend #1How so? I don’t think I understand what you mean. Friend #2Have you ever had a new pair of shoes pinch? Friend #1For sure! I have scars to prove it. Friend #2It’s like that. The pinching makes you […]
A friend of mine shared that while she was sick in bed on this particular morning her husband waited for her to wake up to make him breakfast. She complained about his lack of compassion toward her. His actions in this case were clearly inconsiderate, and even hurtful. But not all failures to be compassionate […]
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A common theme running through many recent articles, blog posts, and comments on issues of organizational performance is that managers/leaders are the problem: they are out of touch, they are arrogant and smug, they are selfish, and that they lack empathy or compassion. The gist being people in positions of power or authority should know […]
Recently, Harvard Business Review published a video called “The 5 Whys” where Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way, explains the use of the method. He repeatedly, and incorrectly, suggests to the viewer that “behind every seemingly technical problem is actually a human problem waiting to be found.” Finding a human […]
Sooner or later we all realize that nothing happens of its own accord. I am because of all of you. For that I am grateful. Thank you for being patient with me when I was restless and impulsive; when I got on my high horse; when I chose poorly; when my actions caused upset and […]