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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
