“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 […]
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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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The dilemma of sharing bad news Leaders are often the messenger and sometimes the creator of bad news. While the saying goes “Don’t shoot the messenger” unfortunately that is exactly what some employees want to do when they hear bad news. Bad news can be of different proportions and impact. It could range from mass lay offs and
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“Authenticity is the alignment of head, mouth, heart, and feet – thinking, saying, feeling, and doing the same thing – consistently. ” – Lance Secretan In the career of any business leader, there comes a time, when you get a new job role or responsibility, which is completely different from what you have been doing till that time and
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