In the realm of live audio apps, Mentza stands out as a platform that fosters learning, growth, and meaningful connections. At the core of this app lies a concept that encapsulates the essence of its community: the Circle. In this blog post, we delve into the significance of why Mentza chose to name its most... 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 →
Insights From an HR Leader Who Has Helped Companies Like Google and Facebook Scale Their People Resources
Dr. Manoj Varghese, a former HR leader at Google and Facebook, shares his insights on how to improve recruitment outcomes. He emphasizes the importance of structured interviews, interviewer training, and assessing a candidate's attitude, skills, and knowledge. He also discusses the evolving job market and the role of artificial intelligence in creating new opportunities. To succeed in the present and future job markets, individuals must remain open to learning and showcase a positive attitude during interviews. Preparation and strong communication skills are key to landing a job offer.
Understanding the role of Values & Beliefs in our growth journey
This blog is the based on a conversation on Executive Presence as part of a series of discussions on 7 growth skills on Mentza & hosted by Devraj Ghosh Click Here to Listen to the Full Podcast The desire to grow is innate in us as human beings. An essential part of personal and professional... Continue Reading →
Executive Presence: What It Is and How to Build It
This blog is the based on a conversation on Executive Presence as part of a series of discussions on 7 growth skills on Mentza & hosted by Devraj Ghosh Click Here to Listen to the Full Podcast Have you ever been in a room with a leader who commands attention and inspires confidence? Or noticed... Continue Reading →
Brand v/s Business v/s Marketing
The age-old conversation. Brand v/s Business. "Do I grow one, do I grow both? Why do I need a good brand, I should focus on my business? My business has a great brand. My brand value ensures business. What will my business gain from the brand? What will my brand gain in terms of business?... Continue Reading →
Breaking The Bias with Mentza Co-founders
I have been fortunate to have had a front-row seat to witness my co-founders Tapasi, Jayal and Divya, gracefully demolish all prevailing negative stereotypes about women co-founders. They have confidently led and navigated their spheres of responsibility impeccably, while also balancing their family lives. May their examples and those of others like them inspire societies... Continue Reading →
HeardOnMentza – Career Stories
Do career ladders look more like jungle gyms now? Do entrepreneurs have the special skill to capitalise on consumer truths that are hidden in plain sight? Do we need to innovate payment methods for the emerging gig workforce? Do fresh out of college entrepreneurs appreciate the value of ‘trust’ in building teams? Well, these and... Continue Reading →
Heard This On Mentza – Vol 6
Inflection Point Series by Vaishali Bhayani Shah: Leadership Stories Inflection points are like runways in the journey of a leader. They are moments when they really take off. All leaders have great stories about inflection points that shaped their journeys and brought about a shift for them. Vaishali Bhayani Shah has been bringing these stories... Continue Reading →
Heard This On Mentza – Vol 5
Cheering for 'HER' On Mentza last week, Shekhar Kapur spoke about the 'fear of being stuck in the ordinary'. When it comes to ‘HER’ I guess, we have so much inspiration all around, that there is really no cause for such fear. Last week on Mentza we were so fortunate to hear so many inspiring... Continue Reading →