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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Discovering the delights of English language
I often wonder when my fascination with the English language began.. Possibly at a young age, and it has only grown stronger over time. One aspect of this fascination is the diverse origins of English words. English takes words from a variety of languages, including Greek, Latin, French, Arabic, and German. When I encounter a... Continue Reading →