Author Archives: Ashish

Is making decisions an art or a process? 3 simple steps to master it Team managers and leaders make several decisions every day. Big or small. It may include everything from designing the goals for the next quarter to choosing … Read More

Self-Management for Managers: The Path to Exemplary Leadership If you’re a manager, it’s understandable that you’d want your teams to be effective and self-sufficient. Those teams can manage their time, achieve goals, and handle issues like pros. But while those … Read More

Stop letting ineffective one-on-one meetings harm your team I was conducting a Manager Effectiveness Master Class session today, and one participant asked me, “How can we gauge the mood of our team members? Or make them comfortable to speak their … Read More

I don’t know how my team is feeling Keeping a tab on employees’ feelings is essential for managers everywhere. Yet, #managers often struggle with maintaining high levels of employee engagement. While many mantras float around that will supposedly amp up employee engagement … Read More

Constructive feedback: Important things you wouldn’t want to miss If you are a manager or a leader, you have surely heard of constructive feedback. And further, you might have struggled to provide regular feedback to your team too. Today, let … Read More

What to do if you find it challenging to be assertive with your team? Interpersonal relationships are an excellent way for managers to connect with their teams. Moreover, these connections allow managers to motivate their employees effectively. When employees feel … Read More

What is the one skill that will always come in handy for managers? Managers and leaders are responsible for the results their teams bring. Their wins or losses are often turned into an assessment of the manager’s competencies. In order … Read More

How strong are your micromanagement tendencies? Management styles vary a lot, and for obvious reasons. Managers and their teams are very different, and what may be useless for one might be the best trick ever for the next. One management … Read More

How good are your delegation skills? The quest is to be a great manager, isn’t it? Leading your team and effectively managing everything is your job as a manager. A good manager carries out these tasks efficiently. But, a great … Read More

Are your biases ruling your decisions? We make a number of decisions every day. However, the role of unconscious bias is often ignored. Even though we would like to paint ourselves as rational creatures, intuition rules our minds in many … Read More

Are you prepared to be a leader? Self-care, sleep deprivation, and forgiveness The job of a leader is undoubtedly a hectic one. The list of hats to wear runs long, and so do the responsibilities. Yet, behind the tall image … Read More