Source: Session 1 of 4 MasterClass Series on Mentza with Coach Shane Cragun & Co-host Anurag Vaish; Date: 20th May 2024, 6PM IST. Session 2: 3rd June 6PM IST on Mentza. Duration 40 Minutes. Free to Attend. Joining Link: https://on.mentza.com/circles/62693 Leadership has long been a subject of fascination and study, but in this new age... Continue Reading →
Understanding Different Personality Types and How to Communicate Effectively
Have you ever experienced a moment when you struggled to teach someone, or encountered a boss whose communication style got under your skin? It’s important to recognize that people are not the same – they have different ideologies, preferences, priorities, and communication styles. To effectively influence others, we cannot follow a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we... Continue Reading →
How to switch on your Growth Mindset?
Fixed mindset is a given. Growth mindset is hidden. Something switches it on for some. The rest never even know that they have always had it, just that it wasn’t switched on. The Myth Conventional wisdom prescribes a set of self-motivated changes in perspectives and approach to learning and challenges for one to develop a... Continue Reading →
Trying to communicate with difficult people? 😬
Do you ever find yourself struggling to communicate with someone? Maybe it's a coworker who always seems to push your buttons, or a family member who never seems to listen. It maybe someone being bossy, talking over you, backbiting, spreading rumors, or simply not being ready to listen. Whatever the case may be, dealing with difficult people can be frustrating and stressful. But what if I told you that these situations could actually be opportunities for growth and better understanding? The solution lies in self awareness as much as it does in effective communication. Shifting our perspective and utilizing effective communication strategies can help us navigate these challenging situations with grace and professionalism. Let's find out how.
Exploring the World of Words: Synonyms, Antonyms, Acronyms, and Hyponyms
This one is for the word enthusiasts! As summer sets in, we're heating things up on Mentza with a lively discussion on different types of words, covering synonyms, antonyms, acronyms, and hyponyms. Some of you may be familiar with these categories, while others might be hearing about them for the first time. Either way, let's... Continue Reading →
Behavior Change PSA: Read this before you waste millions on Consumer Research
FUNDAMENTAL PERCEPTS OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Want to change Behavior? Could be your own, or the behavior of customers, clients, family, peers, bosses, co-workers, your country’s leaders or all of humankind? Of course we do - who doesn’t? As anyone who has tried to change anyone’s behavior would know, it’s an uphill task, right up there... Continue Reading →
How do you know if you are ready to GIVE?
"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." - Pablo Picasso It’s a life long endeavour to earn what we so crave for. Thankfully it only takes one moment of reflection to realise that it’s even more rewarding to give it back. This note of... Continue Reading →
WHAT WE SAY, SAYS WHO WE ARE: LAUNCHING MENTZA ECHO-AI LEADERSHIP STYLES
WHAT WE SAY, SAYS WHO WE ARE We take seconds to make an impression of another person by looking at their photos. But to me, that’s judging a book by its cover. Enter VOICE. Within a few seconds of conversation, our brain starts to makes sense of the words & expressions, the tone & manner,... Continue Reading →
I didn’t know how to answer – “tell me something about yourself”
Many years back, when I interviewed at the Stephen’s college in Delhi, I was asked, “tell me something about yourself”, and I had no idea what to say. I had no problems answering factual questions about science and general awareness, but just didn’t know how to construct my answer to, a now seemingly benign question,... Continue Reading →
A chat with ChatGPT on Live-Audio, Mentza and AI profiling of conversations
Anurag: Hey CG - I believe that one of the best things that happen to our lives on a frequent basis is a good conversation. They are energising, motivating, generates collaborations, help clarify our minds in ways that hardly anything else can. What's your views on the value of a good conversation? Chat GPT: As... Continue Reading →