This is your first job after college. After weeks (or months) of training, you are given an assignment that feels real.You are putting in your best efforts. Long hours. Careful planning.And somewhere inside, you want your manager to notice - to feel that you are doing well.One day, your manager gives feedback: points out what’s not … Continue reading Dealing with negative feedback
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The art of war
Your manager gives feedback “You need to be more assertive in meetings,” You know you spoke up plenty. The feedback feels unfair and you want to defend yourself. You have two options: Option 1: Dig your heels in.You argue your case, explain why the feedback doesn’t make sense, and walk out feeling like you “won.” … Continue reading The art of war
What is your Relational Energy
We have all experienced it, at times without having the words to describe it.👁️🗨️ Experience 1: You present an idea to your manager. He listens, encourages you, and adds thoughtful suggestions. You walk out motivated and ready to do more.👁️🗨️ Experience 2: In a cross functional team meeting, you suggest an idea. Several members in … Continue reading What is your Relational Energy
Unfiltered – my path to authenticity – Lesson 1
My lessons in authenticity – Lesson 1Over the next few days, I will share my personal lessons around becoming more authentic.I recall an incident from my consulting days. After closing a critical project, I asked my team for candid feedback on what I could have done differently.I scheduled one-on-one meetings with each of the 5 … Continue reading Unfiltered – my path to authenticity – Lesson 1
Comfort and Learning are not best of friends
Indeed, learning happens only once we step out of our comfort zone. I still remember the day I stepped on a podium, for the first time, to present to 500+ audience. I was scared and worried that I would stutter; or worse still completely forget what I had to say. I practiced and practiced, but … Continue reading Comfort and Learning are not best of friends
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