Category Archives: Communication
The most useless comment: Let me know if I can help.
😪 A relation is grieving a loss 😣 A colleague has lost their job 😓 A friend is going through a rough patch You waltz in, all well-meaning and empathetic, and say: Let me know if I can help. Seriously, … Continue reading
Should you take a break from working so you don’t burn out?
But what if what you do is so engaging, fulfilling and meaningful, that it does not feel like work at all? And that’s the difference between the drudgery of doing tedious stuff, and doing something that gives you purpose. So … Continue reading
If a high-performing colleague leaves the organisation, DON’T ask them why they left.
Take a moment, instead, to THINK about: 🏁 what happened within the organisation to make them want to leave 🚩 why the organisation didn’t do more to keep them. Somewhere in there you will find the real answer. hashtag#Leadership hashtag#Attrition … Continue reading
Do you pay attention to people’s body language?
Articles and books on body language will tell you that what people are thinking and feeling are revealed by their body language, for example: 💠 folded arms – anger or defensiveness ✳ leaning away from you – uncomfortable, anxious ✴ … Continue reading
How many people in your organisation are considered fearless or brave for speaking up?
If you can count these brave souls on one hand – and they stand out because they are not afraid to speak up – then your organisation has an issue. See – if speaking up was normalised in your workplace, … Continue reading
Friends – give people the opportunity to help you!
Oftentimes, we fail to accept help from others because we don’t want to impose on them, or we don’t want to put them out. But, have you considered how good the person will feel because they have been given a … Continue reading
A small thought for senior managers – say your people’s names!
When there are Town Halls and questions are posted on Chat or Slido by the people for the leaders to answer, please do this: Acknowledge the PEOPLE asking the questions. Say this: “Thank you Ritesh Prasad for this question: blah … Continue reading
Friends, tell me this: What does the BEST version of YOU look like?
Could it be someone who: ⤵ is never quick to anger ⤵ thinks before they speak ⤵ is measured with their words ⤵ is always ready to help others ⤵ is considered to be kind and thoughtful ⤵ assumes that … Continue reading
Learn how to answer this interview question: Tell me about yourself.
Friends – it’s highly likely your job interview will start with this question. Do you know how to answer it in a way that helps you stand out? I came across this helpful video that shows how to answer this … Continue reading
Friends – what behaviours have you normalised?
😣 Your colleagues dismiss your ideas in meetings 😯 Your peers fail to include you in discussions 😮 Your friend neglects you when you call 😥 Your manager micromanages you 🤔 Your spouse grumbles at you When did you DECIDE … Continue reading