Tag: culture

July 2, 2022

EQ Or IQ

❓We frequently hear this question: Is EQ more important than IQ?❌Question This question has been intriguing me, ever since I read Daniel Goleman’s recent Newsletters, since the 25th Anniversary of his book, a couple of months ago. He has clarified that the chapter in his book was titled ‘CAN EQ be more important than IQ?…
June 28, 2022

Humour at Work

Does Humour work at Work? (Thoughts triggered by article in yesterday’s ET) My best memories of over 4 decades at the workplace, are the humorous stories. This set me thinking whether Humour at the workplace is serious business. Especially ii today’s challenging times of uncertainty at work, pandemic & geopolitical conflicts, humour can lend a…
June 28, 2022

Personal Development and Career Development go hand in hand?

❓Personal Development & Career Development – two sides of the same coin? Maya Angelou says “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” A whole life is to find time to invest in oneself as well as in others. To extrapolate this…
June 26, 2022

Is it a good idea to turn a hobby into a side hustle?

(perspectives shared in a recent article in The Guardian ) A side hustle has become a part of common lingo, especially on social media. Hybrid, part-time and gig working, coupled with the rising cost of living is leading professionals to commoditise and monetise their spare time. The fallout of monetising one’s hobby can be a…
June 26, 2022

Employee Loyalty under threat?

❓Employee Loyalty under threat?The ‘1 Job, 1Company’ concept is no longer relevant. ‘Job’ has embraced many meanings. Gig workers, On line workers, offline workers, project workers, full time employees – who work for partof the year, Professionals who work as consultants etc. Given this scenario, creating a culture of loyalty to the Company can pose…
June 26, 2022

Stories Sell

Stories Sell – even at Job Interviews! Stories bring your skills, your talents and experience to life. Show your values, your character, your attitude. Display your passion, enthusiasm, energy and what excites you. Stories are sticky and make you memorable. ✅ 5 types of stories to prepare before an interview You made a mistake or…
June 25, 2022

Do manners matter?

Workplace Etiquette. Manners don’t cost anything, or so I thought. But Not having Manners, can certainly Cost. I came across a funny story recently. It was a price list at a coffee shop with the following prices: Coffee : 5.00 USD A cup of coffee: 3.00 USD Good Morning! One cup of coffee, please : …
June 18, 2022

A job interview like a final exam, is bound to fill the most confident of us, with a certain amount of trepidation.

🎯Research shows that, it’s the third thing, people fear the most:the first being death, and the second, public speaking. 🎯The major stress, is around giving the right answers to the questions. Take note of this One Tip to help you Answer Any Question at the Job Interview. The Interview is Never about You. It’s always…
June 15, 2022

How to get yourself next promotion?

Everyone aspires for career growth and increase in salary. But only a few are ready to do what it takes, intentionally and consistently to get there. Here are 7 time-tested tips: 1. Exhibit a strong, positive can-do attitude. There are two types of employees. Those that are physically present from 9 am to 5 pm…
June 14, 2022

Emotional Intelligence at the Job Interview

EI is a critical factor for success and growth at the workplace. It also leads to increased productivity and benefits the bottom line of the Company. Repeated Surveys by the World Economic Forum in recent times, have been ranking Emotional Intelligence among the top 3 Skills employers have been and will be looking for in…