Tag: Leadership
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Contributory Dissent
‘Contributory dissent’ – a healthy approach to problem solving. In today’s interconnected world, it’s difficult for companies to solve problems without getting diverse perspectives. The pandemic has only emphasized this. Companies were not prepared for a global pandemic, which forced them to change many strategies.Remote and Hybrid working, supply chains etc. Leaders had to resort…
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Layoff – the right way?
Right Way to lay off? There is no RIGHT way to lay off – especially for those impacted. The trauma and upheaval of being laid off is understood only those by who have been ‘let go’ Research shows that the loss of a job often amounts to the grief of the loss of a loved…
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Accept Feedback the Right Way
6 Ps to accept Feedback – the Right Way! Like many others, I often find it difficult to accept feedback (particularly if it’s critical). I recently came across an article in the media suggesting some practical steps, which I found useful. The 6 P’s of Receiving Feedback ➡️ Poise – Hold an attitude of neutrality…
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Leaders without Titles
Leaders without titles! Leadership does not necessarily come with a title or designation. It’s about a set of values, belief systems that lead to consistent actions that benefit others. It’s about impact, inspiration and influence. Many Managers and ‘Bosses’ may be leaders in this sense. On the other hand, during my 4 decides in the…
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Confidence and Vulnerability
Confidence & Vulnerability. When we share our mistakes and failures, we become more approachable. We come across as Human. We feel no pressure to be the best, or have all the answers. Vulnerability doesn’t come easily to us. There is the fear that we may be perceived as ‘weak’ or it may undermine our Confidence.…
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Employees need a PURPOSE to Return to Office
Employees need a WHY to return to office! A daily commute was once the norm. But sustained productivity during the pandemic has changed things. This has left many employees asking: WHY return to office? Employees now look for a more meaningful & fruitful work day with better social interaction. More employee connection, social capital &…
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Empathy inspires
Empathy Inspires… even at work! Real #stories move people. This one is about one of my first bosses at Hindustan Unilever, where I spent several decades. The late, Bipin Shah, Chairman of Lipton & Director of HUL. One of the most humane leaders I’ve come across. The incident happened in the early 1970s, a decade…
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Guiness Book of Records
It’s no surprise that everyonehas heard of Guiness World Records, the highest recognised human record in a particular category. But it’s certainly a very welcome surprise and dream come true, to see one’s own name on that Certificate. Sincere gratitude and immense thankfulness to Success Gyan and Surendran Jayasekar for making this happen, through Super…
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Top skills employers are looking for in 2022
Top 5 Traits #employers are looking for in 2022. #recruitment is becoming increasingly automated. But employers aren’t just looking for the perfect #resume and hard skills. They’re looking for the Person behind the Page. Personality Traits & People Skills are the Hard Skills of today. They are not likely to be Expressed on Paper. They…
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Quiet Quitting
Quiet Quitting – the What, the Why and the How? What is #quietquitting? A new term in corporate lingo has finally reached the Indian shores. The term is used to describe a situation, where #employees do the bare minimum of their job, are clock watchers and are there more for their mandatory presence of 8…
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