What is your voice? Amy sat at the conference table, observing her peer, Akash. He commanded attention the moment he spoke. As the first one to pitch in, he framed with his thoughts quickly and delivered them with ease. Amy thought, “How spontaneous of him to express those ideas so confidently.” Later in the meeting, …
Familiarity – They Know Me Robert was a sought-after and familiar tailor in the kingdom. When the king’s minister arranged a different tailor for a royal event, few in the palace chose him. Most still went to Robert. The surprised king summoned Robert and said, “Surely, Robert, you must be the finest tailor if everyone …
Losing yourself Losing yourself in something you love doing is the way to find yourself. When you are learning drums, learn to be lost in the act of playing the drums. When you draw, be lost in the world that you are drawing on paper. While coding, be lost in the syntax of your code. …
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Timing of feedback matters Timing of feedback matters. Even a well-intentioned feedback falls flat with wrong timing. Before you speak, ask yourself: Getting the timing right is just as important as the content of the feedback itself. Even the best feedback can miss the mark if delivered at the wrong moment. “Feedback, like rain, should …
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Quality pause What is a quality pause in your life? It could be a vacation, some “me time” over the weekend, or even a two-minute halt before meetings. But not all pauses are quality pauses. You may not be having a quality pause if you are They are breaks filled with distractions. Quality pauses are …
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Autonomy at work Some people want autonomy to execute tasks in their own wayFor others, it means having the freedom to think independently and share ideasAutonomy might also mean choosing what they work on or whom they work with As a leader, you might believe you are giving autonomy to your team. In reality, your …
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Inspiring with vision As a leader, you may not know what dream each one is quietly weaving. They may struggle to articulate it or not see it themselves. But you witness them at work daily. You begin to see where their efforts are leading. Above all, you know what good looks like. So don’t settle …
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A way to slow down Take a walk with an elderly person, and you begin to slow down. Your pace of walking, thinking, and talking becomes more measured. Their company comes with a gift of presence. You notice the little things around you: longer pauses, silent companionship. Initially, it unsettles you. But gradually, you come …
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Need vs Want Your needs are simple. It is through wants that life becomes complicated. “A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.” – George A Moore Leadership communication Many believe leadership communication must be sophisticated – marked by a strong voice, overflowing with confidence, …
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The cost of panic reaction Panic is an alarm triggered by sudden, imminent danger. It is reflexive rather than responsive. Any action taken in a state of panic has potential irreversible consequences. Panic and reason can not co-exist. When reason fails judgment follows suit. “Panic causes tunnel vision. Calm acceptance of danger allows us to …
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