Women’s Day Special: 7 Basic Skills Every Working Woman Should Develop
In the corporate world where we strive for gender equality, the skills expected of men and women to succeed are pretty much the same. But is it really that simple?…
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#10tips10days: Interview Tips To Ace Placements Like A Boss
After the series on public speaking tips, I started another series on placement interviews to help students prepare better for this phase of their life. The tips cover a wide…
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14 Surefire Ways To Make A Presentation Boring
Read about what set me thinking about what makes a poor presentation. I was at an event recently. The speakers were experts in their fields and delivered informative content on…
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Business Email Etiquette – All You Need To Know About It
Although a recent Twitter poll I ran ranked email low as a popular medium of communication, I think that emails are far from obsolete. The internal communication in an organisation may shift to Whatsapp and other modes. But we still have tons of exchange with clients, investors, sales leads which will require formal email writing skills.…
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Why Positive Feedback is Better
During a recent visit to our favourite cheese cake joint, a friend and I ran into the owner of the place. He came in, had a conversation with the man at the counter about the day’s stock and stepped outside where his little daughter was enjoying a little treat of her own. After we were…
Read MoreTED Talks: 2 Kickass Ways To Present Data
Presenting data during presentations can be quite a challenging task. It is often considered boring and meaningless to run slide after slide of quarterly figures or various pie, bar and others graphs. Despite its tedious nature, we continue to do that in our presentations. But is there a way to make data and statistics fun, interesting…
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Top 9 Tips From How To Win Friends And Influence People
I recently finished reading the classic book on communication, How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie. The book is well known for its simple yet effective communication tips to become successful. What struck me about the book right from the beginning is the simplicity of the communication tips in the book. It was…
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Picture Post: 5 Quick Tips To Speak Better
Most world leaders are known for their impactful and memorable speeches. Their words have an enchanting charisma that leaves a lasting imprint on our hearts. And we remember and recall them to this day. So what is it that weaves magic in their words? Apart from their passion for the cause that made everyone hang…
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