Author: Preethika Shenoy
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Day 1: Falguni Nayar’s Masterclass in Trust-Building (Because Lipstick Isn’t a Taste Test)
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Day 1 of our fabulous festival of leadership, where business queens teach us how to boss up! Meet Falguni Nayar—the fearless ex-bank executive who dropped spreadsheets for lipsticks and turned Nykaa into India’s beauty unicorn. Spoiler alert: No magic wands involved—just a masterclass in trust-building and customer obsession. The Big…
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How Aspiring Managers Can Ride the AI Wave Without Getting Washed Away (And Maybe Look a Little Crazy Doing It)
Artificial Intelligence — or AI — is the word everyone’s throwing around like it’s the secret sauce for eternal youth. But here’s a fun fact: AI isn’t some overnight sensation. The term was actually coined back in 1956. Yep, while your grandparents were figuring out their first television remote, brilliant minds were dreaming up AI.…
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The Quiet Power of Active Listening: Why Shutting Up Might Be Your Best Management Move Yet
In the chaotic circus of management advice, everyone’s shouting about “communication skills” like it’s the secret sauce for world peace. But here’s a little secret no one shouts loud enough: the greatest skill a manager can have is knowing when to shut up and actually listen. Shocking, right? Active listening isn’t just about nodding like a bobblehead.…
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How Reliance Jio Shook Up India’s Telecom Game
A Case-study – 001 The Problem: An Old Guard Slowing Down India’s Connectivity Before Jio, India’s telecom industry was like a slow-moving train stuck on outdated tracks. Major players like Airtel, Vodafone, and BSNL dominated, charging high prices for slow data and voice calls. Many people, especially in rural areas, struggled with expensive and unreliable…
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Juggling Babies and Boss Moves: The Hilarious Pomodoro Hack Every Mom Needs
Becoming a mom is like being handed a tiny, demanding CEO who runs on a schedule that laughs in the face of calendars and clocks. There I was, juggling diapers, midnight feedings, and baby giggles when I accidentally unlocked the secret to time management. Spoiler: it’s called the Pomodoro Technique. And no, it’s not a fancy…
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KPIs & Pizza: How Managers Slice Up Success (and Avoid Extra Cheese Disasters)
Ever wondered why managers have more dashboards than cars? Well, fasten your aprons—because managing a business is a lot like baking a pizza: you need the right ingredients, timing, and a dash of bold strategies. The KPI Kitchen: Serving Success, One Slice at a Time Imagine you’ve just launched the most mouthwatering pizza joint in…
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Communication: The Secret Weapon of Great Managers
Communication is an essential aspect of being a manager—it can make or break the whole conversation. It’s surprisingly easy for us to get sidetracked while communicating, and many conflicts are created or mended through this powerful tool. Communication is one of the major keys to unlocking your true potential as a leader. At times, communication…
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Unlock Your Leadership Potential with the Management Skills Certification Course (Now with AI!)
You have now decided that people management is where you aim to be. You’re inclined towards it and want to take the next step. You think it’s something within you, and you don’t need to prepare! Think again. Everything in this world can be learned, and so can being a manager. A good one, for that matter,…
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Welcome to Management 101
Welcome to Management 101 Welcome to Management 101, the starting point of an exciting journey into learning, growth, and leadership. Whether you’re new to management or seeking to sharpen your skills, this blog is designed to share practical insights, real-world experiences, and thoughtful strategies that will help you become an effective and inspiring leader. As someone…
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