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Are Negotiation Skills a Key Element in Resolving Conflict?

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been actively involved in negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas conflict. Blinken described the situation as a “decisive moment”, warning that this may be the last opportunity to achieve a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages. However, the negotiations remain delicate, with both…

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The Controversial Intersection of Ozempic and Leadership

Leadership is often associated with self-control, perseverance, and the ability to make difficult choices. The discipline required to lead effectively is not justabout achieving goals but also about setting an example throughpersonal effort and sacrifice.        “Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” – Albert Schweitzer The Leadership…

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CategoriesCommunication Skills

Visualize your way to being a Successful Presenter

Do we realize that the best of presenters or the best of speakers are probably just as nervous as any other person? But they are also confident. They are confident of their subject, they are confident of their preparation and most importantly they are confident about presenting in front of the audience. So what are…

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A key component of corporate coaching

Having the skill to deliver good presentations is imperative to the role of a leader. But during our formative years, we are hardly given any guidance on this skill so giving a public presentation is most people’s nightmare. Presentation Training is a key component of our Corporate Coaching. This blog is focused on 3 simple tips that…

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Wayanad Landslides: The Critical Role of Leadership and Conflict Management in Disaster Preparedness and Response

In recent weeks, the picturesque district of Wayanad in Kerala has been struck by devastating landslides, which have caused extensive damage and loss of life. According to a recent report by The New Indian Express titled “Wayanad tragedy: Landslides natural.. can’t prevent them but impact can be minimised”, the disaster has underscored the urgent need…

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Courage – A Leadership Essential

This story is an example of why we emphasize in our leadership training that courage is a non-negotiable for leaders. This scene is set in Chinnakkalpet on the southeast coast of India on December 26th, 2004. Unsuspecting fishermen were returning with their daily catch, their kids playing along the shore while their mothers got to…

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Conducting Effective Meetings – A Must for Managers

The perception of most people is that ‘Meetings are a sheer waste of time.’  This is the case when it is unstructured and not driven by an agenda and predetermined objectives. It is, singularly, the best forum to understand that we can agree to disagree. “We may have our private opinions but why should they…

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Making Your Presentation Mystical

Presentations, done right, could be mesmerizing! And I don’t mean that as an overstatement. I’ve sat in on a few presentations, even in business settings, when I have walked away spellbound and marveled at how incredibly well that ‘gig’ was pulled off! The 2006 drama, ‘The Prestige’ comes to mind where the magician structures his…

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