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 →
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 →
I spent a few years of my career in the advertising industry, working on brands in chocolate, food & beverage categories. It was there that I started giving serious thought to what constitutes effective communication. Every piece of communication from every brand is like a person trying to gain attention of a mildly interested consumer,... Continue Reading →
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 →
'Curiosity grabs attention. Curiosity also killed the cat.' We are told to make a powerful opening at a presentation or a 1 - 1 conversation. 'Grab their attention!' is the commonest advice. It's also the reason most of us don't get started beyond the first presentation slide until the last minute. Countless books don't get... Continue Reading →
December is the month when it kicks in hard. As our minds wander into the next year, it is also the time when we reflect, introspect, reminisce, and also try to forget somethings of the past year. And then hope to make the next one much better! This intense desire for Self-Improvement peaks during the... Continue Reading →
This is not a fad. Neither is this title a red herring to grab your attention. Job interviews are make or break situations. Hence, the common advice all of us have received is 'Hey, do not try anything new. Do not experiment. Just stick to the tried and tested. And do not make up stories!’... Continue Reading →
You have waited for a long time and today you got a call for this interview. It’s showtime. You are excited, enthusiastic, and positive but still a bit nervous. But hey, don’t worry. It’s OK to feel nervous. (But it’s not ok to show it). Now, what to do next? Remember, " Proper Preparation Prevents... Continue Reading →
There is no dearth of science, medicine, psychological help and in equal parts cynicism & fatalism to mental well being. So while on the one hand we have Deepika Padukone talk about the sensitivity of the issue and her own experiences with it, on the other we have Kapil Dev being rather dismissive of modern... Continue Reading →
On Mentza we set ourselves on a path to build the largest, most vibrant audio community of meaningful conversations! Building a Community does not happen overnight. But the starting point always is a sense of fellowship & bonding for a purpose. And these take time to evolve. What we are fairly sure about are though are these... Continue Reading →
