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Leadership Skills # 7 : Meta Level Decision Making Tips
Today is going to be a small post , literally very small because it is more to do with meta level tenets on how we should operate when looking through crisis and see what is best can be done to be decisive. Time you cannot recover Keep in mind time is not a recoverable asset… Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 6 : Executive Presence
While executive presence is a valuable quality to have as a leader. Employees at any level can develop this important trait to use throughout their careers. Executive presence can not only lead to promotions and professional advancement but can also be an inspiration to others and increase productivity in the workplace. Continue reading
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Trends of AI & ML in 2023
Machine learning and artificial intelligence is a field that drives major innovations across different industries. It is predicted that in 2023, the AI market will reach $500 billion, and in 2030, $1,597.1 billion in size. This means that machine-learning technologies will continue to be in high demand in the near future. Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 5 : Write First
The article by Itzy Sabo emphasizes the significance of a “Think First Culture,” prioritizing writing to enhance communication and understanding in professional contexts. It argues that well-formed documents, supported by visual aids, allow for clearer thoughts, better goal alignment, and thoughtful questioning, making writing a crucial leadership skill. Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 4: Self Reflection Routines
Reflecting on your day-to-day experiences is an essential practice for personal growth. Although it can be challenging to realize the importance of this routine, it is powerful when you periodically capture information and review it on a weekly basis to see your progress. Continue reading
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Book Review – A Complete History of India
“A Complete History of India” by Roshen Dalal is a comprehensive and in-depth examination of the rich cultural, political, and economic history of India. The author does an excellent job of weaving together various threads of Indian history to create a tapestry that is both complex and fascinating. Starting from the ancient civilizations that flourished… Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 3: Establishing Trust
When your safe environment changes with team shifts, remember: avoid labeling, respect the role if not the individual, communicate without emotions, stay open-minded, build trust over time, organize thoughts into bullet points, and focus on the larger purpose in conversations. Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 2: Mind the Gap
Instant reactions to situations always yield a different kind of result. The width of the gap between stimulus and response is dependent on our conscious awareness of it. One needs to detach oneself from impulsive thoughts and poorly thought-out actions. It will be inevitable to avoid knee-jerk reactions but an honest reflection is more important. Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 1: Active Listening
The key to active listening is to convey a probing, clarifying, and shaping of thoughts. It is important to slow down and not act upon the information one already has, and to be honest with yourself. Continue reading
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Systems Thinking Tips #5- Common Leverage & Convergence
When we are trying to solve customer problems it is important that we do not ignore the fact that business outcomes will also rely on defining a great product that needs to be supported by a strong org design that helps align with the flow of the business. The application of convergent thinking practice (… Continue reading
About Me
Over 24 years of experience developing software to support multi-million dollar revenue scale and leading global engineering teams. Hands-on leadership in building and mentoring software engineering teams. I love History as a subject and also run regularly long distances to keep myself functional.
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