Keep yourself productively occupied
Time is the most precious commodity available to us. There are times when our work load is less; or we are on a break; or we might be waiting for crucial results. The mantra is to keep yourself productively occupied. Universities around the world offer courses online. All of us have a bucket list, along […]
Ways to reduce stress during exams
Examinations are a part of life. Life on various curves will keep on throwing challenges at you, which you have to successfully resolve. If you treat exams as one of the several challenges which will continue till you live, it will reduce stress. Be it crucial board exams or entrance examinations or exams in colleges, […]
Being on track even when on a career break
People take a career break, due to varied reasons. It can be elder care, full time parenting, personal health issues, at times to break the monotony of their professional life. Employers can be hesitant; they may have doubts on their competency and dependability, when they decide to re-enter. Women are known to take these breaks […]
The 5R Rule of Negotiation
An essential part of business or professional success is Negotiation Skills. The art of negotiating is generally a trait which you have to inculcate and nurture yourself. This trait is not inherited. “Let us never negotiate out of fear But let us never fear to negotiate” John F Kennedy The 5 guiding […]
Decoding communications through a game of ball
The rules of any game of ball are reflective of rules of communications. The ball is synonymous to the conversation taking place. The players are synonymous to the people involved in the conversation. During a group chat it is essential to know how to chip in and make a significant contribution to the discussion. A […]
Points to remember before giving a presentation
Broadly speaking there are three kinds of presentation. One that you had prepared to give. The next kind of presentation is the one which you imagine that you have given; the last kind being the one you have actually delivered! A simple caution to start with is that your presentation should finish before the attention […]
The Regan method of negotiating
Ronald Regan was the 40th President of The United States. He was a persuasive negotiator. His way of negotiation is known as the Regan method of negotiation. Ronald Regan had to settle a violent dispute between the bus drivers and the city of Los Angeles. He was going to stand for the presidential elections that […]
Hitting the bull’s eye with negotiation
To sprint 100 meters, you need to aim for 110 meters. To get success in negotiation you need to first achieve perfect communication skills, intuitive thinking, assertive and confident personality. Ask yourself these questions to reach your target. What do you want? You need to ask what you want. Your tone should be assertive and […]
Storytelling
Since the times we sat in caves around a fire, our learning was through stories. For centuries the education system around the world depended on stories which were shared and repeated over the generations. Ever imagined how did they immortalize information before the invention of sustainable writing and storage of scriptures. It was all in […]
The road from persuasion to storytelling
The meaning of Persuasion is something meant to get you to do or believe something. It is a very slow and subtle transition in a person’s perspective or belief pattern. Persuasion is an art where we try to change a person’s deep rooted thought pattern by our views, words or actions. Statistics and facts can influence […]
Points to remember before giving a presentation
Broadly speaking there are three kinds of presentation. One that you had prepared to give. The next kind of presentation is the one which you imagine that you have given; the last kind being the one you have actually delivered! A simple caution to start with is that your presentation should finish before the attention […]
When do we start communicating?
We start communicating the moment we are born. Our communication Skills are born with us into this world. Let us look at it step by step….. The moment the baby comes out of the womb it cries. It communicates to us “Hey! I have come and I am fine!” If the baby does not cry […]
“Leaders make Leaders”
Mahatma Gandhi was undoubtedly one of the best leaders the world has ever witnessed. What made him such a leader that almost every management school studies his methodology as a case study. Was it his leading by example be it Non-Violence or Non co-operation movement? OR Was it his vision of an independent and […]
Communication Styles
Communication style is a manifestation of our personality. Personalities and Communication styles are not the same. Personality type is difficult to alter whereas sufficient knowledge of communication style can help us to mold our style into a better version. Here are the five main communication styles. Assertive: These people generally have high self-esteem. They are […]
Six Sigma Leadership
Six Sigma leadership was introduced by Motorola in 1986. In the 1990’s it was adopted by almost all the major fortune 500 companies. Six Sigma leaders are supposed to be six times more successful than their other counterparts. The instant popularity which this form of leadership gained is proof of its effectiveness. What are the […]