“I’m not sure I can be a manager, because I am an introvert,” said my client Anjali. This was her response when I asked about her career plans. We often picture a leader as the quintessential Alpha male (and sometimes female) flamboyant, visible and extroverted. It is easy to assume that to be a leader these […]
The introvert leader – why it works! Read More »
“ In order to succeed your desire for success need to be higher than you fear of failure” – Bill Cosby Playing to win means giving it your all to make things happen including taking risks. Playing not to lose is about making sure that you don’t fail irrespective of whether you move ahead or
Are you “playing to win” or “playing not to lose”? Read More »
The good news first. If you find yourself relating to this post you are probably a high achiever. High achievers thrive on their achievements. While power, wealth and fame may also be strong motivators too, the high of delivering a difficult outcome is unmatched. The world of a high achiever is also very different from
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In the course of our careers, we are bound to have times when we feel dissatisfied, unhappy and discontent with our work and career. Employees often expect that their manager or organisation should create a career and growth path for them and keep them motivated. To some extent this expectation is fair. Which is why
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As a leader do you constantly feel that your team misses deadlines or needs reminders to get tasks done? Do you conduct detailed meetings with ambitious plans only to find that months later the progress bar hasn’t really moved forward? Does each review lead to new timelines only to have your team tell you why
How to build accountability in your team – and anyone else you speak with Read More »
Having a coach is a popular success strategy today. Most successful entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, leaders, performers and sports people hire a coach. A coach helps them stay on top of their game and constantly improve on themselves. However for those people who have never had a coach it can be confusing to understand what to
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In today’s fast-paced world jobs are no longer for life. Career moves are part of the journey and even recommended as a way to grow your skills and experience. Millennials and iGens are known to hold 2-3 parallel jobs and thrive in them. In the course of your career, you are likely to encounter multiple job transitions.
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Imagine this; you are outside an interview room waiting to be called in. The interview is for a job you really desire. You know you possess the right skills and experience. You are well prepared and dressed right. In spite of all that you are feeling a wee bit nervous. A close friend is accompanying
What is the little voice in your head and what does it want? Read More »
Last week I had to prepare for an important presentation. I was pitching for a deal, which, if it went through, would increase my top line by a possible 30%. The presentation was on Monday and until the Friday before that, I was nowhere near getting started on it. I had known about the meeting
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Rajesh is a very successful sales manager. He is known as a people’s person and is highly spoken of by both his team and his customers. His biggest strength is managing relationships and building trust with his team and customers. This has got him ample success in the market space he operates in. At the same
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