Tag: communication-skills
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Day 5: Arundhati Bhattacharya’s Banking Beyond Boundaries (Because Leading India’s Largest Bank Means Reinventing Tradition Without Losing Your Cool)
Welcome to Day 5 of our leadership festival! Today, we celebrate Arundhati Bhattacharya—the first woman to chair the State Bank of India, the country’s banking titan, who turned the old guard on its head and put SBI on the digital leaderboard without breaking a sweat. The Big Bad Roadblock: “How Do You Shepherd a 200-Year-Old…
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Day 3: Roshni Nadar Malhotra’s Sharp Shooter Masterclass in Vigilance (Because Spotting Industry Tsunamis Beats Dodging Ripples)
Welcome to Day 3 of our leadership fiesta! Today, meet Roshni Nadar Malhotra—the CEO of HCL Technologies, a tech powerhouse leader with the eyes of a hawk and the steady hands of a seasoned strategist. She’s less about crossing fingers and more about crossing data points. The Big Bad Roadblock: “How Do You Stay Ahead…
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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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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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