In this article, I merely want to talk about the aim of communication, its meaning and the many ways we influence others, including ourselves. Perhaps a huge distinction to make is that communication is often thought about as talking, but there’s a strong aspect of listening in communication that makes it fruitful. Although I don’t … Read more
I came across a lovely article from Ted today about the lost art of listening. The stats have caught my curiosity – 1 in 3 people saying that their pets listen better than their partners! Extending this to our friends and family group, it makes me question how many of us consciously listen to the … Read more
Communication is not just about talking but listening to understand the people and effectively convey your thinking. It is a two way street which is about active listening, being curious and empathetic. Most times, people get this wrong because they are too eager to speak. But this can impact your conversation negatively and hurt your … Read more
Communication is the most important part of maintaining a healthy relationship. You can apply this to any relationships in your life, but it’s also important if you work in a client-facing role, like white-label digital marketing. Good client communication can help keep your clients happy to work with you. Not only will practising good communication … Read more
Father’s day 2021: Today’s article is a recognition for Father’s day 2021. Celebrated every 3rd Sunday of June, Father’s day was created in 1908 to recall a mining incident that cost the lives of several hundreds of men in Virginia. (Source). Although I’m not entirely sold on the commercial angle of Father’s Day, it was … Read more
This Sunday, the 10th May marks an auspicious day – Mothers day in the honor of our mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers to the family and the society. The roots of mothers day go back to two women – Julia Ward and Anna Jarvis. Julia Ward sponsored Mothers day in the 1870’s to about 10 years … Read more
What is the primary goal of a pitch deck in the startup world?: I’ve often asked this question. Sometimes the pitchdeck feels like a fancy marketing pitch and you have to impress these investors to win them over. As shallow as it feels, I think a pitchdeck is one of the most important things in the early stages of a startup.
Even a mistake may turn out to be the one thing necessary: It is scary to make mistakes and face the undesirable outcomes. But this quote argues that these mistakes are necessary to help us find the right path. Sometimes we’re so caught up in just the mistake alone that we miss the big picture. In the big picture, life is large and these mistakes help us find the right path for our future and life.
Real integrity is doing the right thing: Integrity is a beautiful word – it tells us that we are true to ourselves. But often, people confuse it to think that it is what people think about them. This is the difference between reputation and character. Integrity is at the core of who we are and it means that sometimes taking an opposite view to the rest of the world
You can’t build a reputation on what you’re going to do: Our actions and results speak for themselves. Words are cheap, they don’t mean anything unless supported by results. Some people can be charming and create fascinating stories. But this fades away with time. The only thing that stays with us is the outcome we create and the quality of work we do. This is the central meaning in Henry Ford’s quote –