Author Archives: Ashish
Are you on track to meet your Q1 goals?
Are you on track to meet your Q1 goals? We are in the middle of the first quarter of 2024. Seems hard to believe. It surely is! ⏰ Time has passed by pretty quickly, but have our goals followed in … Read More
Do boring stand-ups leave your team sleepy?
Do boring stand-ups leave your team sleepy? Whether to stand up or not to stand up is the real question. Does your team drag through those early morning stand-up calls? Chances are that your team members are among the thousands … Read More
Saying yes too much could be hurting you
Saying yes too much could be hurting you What’s the first thing that comes to mind when we think of ice cream? 🍨 Let me guess. What are the first three things on your mind if you think of a … Read More
Multitasking is killer, a killer of your effort
Multitasking is killer, a killer of your effort Are you reading this in your early morning round-up of news? Or while driving? Or worse, amid a conversation with someone? It is much more likely to happen than we ever imagined … Read More
Managerial Tips for a Joyful Holiday Season
Managerial Tips for a Joyful Holiday Season It’s that time of the year again. Yes, you guessed it right. The holiday season has kickstarted, and we are about to go off for the longest and presumably the best part of … Read More
It’s lonely as a manager. But, here’s a change
It’s lonely as a manager. But, here’s a change Let’s head back to history for a while. How did you react when you were told you would be a manager? Let me make a wild guess: You were happy. Excited … Read More
Does Your Team Think You Need Training?
Does Your Team Think You Need Training? In a survey by SHRM, about half the employees pointed out that training to help their supervisors and managers would directly improve their performance. And that’s not the end of it. Over half … Read More
Is Your Team Hesitant to Disturb You?
Is Your Team Hesitant to Disturb You? Here’s a simple question: does your team know you are there for them? Now, I don’t mean to disparage your efforts. But let’s think about it. You are present, nearby, and often visible, … Read More
Leadership in Gray: What We Can Learn from Zuckerberg?
Leadership in Gray: What We Can Learn from Zuckerberg? Do you ever find yourself in a total head-scratcher? I bet you have; we all have those moments when we’re like, “What on earth is going on here?” Life can be … Read More
Let’s navigate the skills maze? Perceptions vs. Reality
Let’s navigate the skills maze? Perceptions vs. Reality Would you be willing to talk about building your skills today? Essential skills that help you unlock professional success. Critical skills to your growth. Great #communication skills. Strong delegation ability. And so … Read More
Say hello to bite-sized learning
Say hello to bite-sized learning Today, in The Top newsletter, I want to dive into a small idea that addresses a seemingly big issue. So, my team and I have been working closely with managers, and we’ve embarked on this … Read More
How Culturro Developed Effective Performance Reviews – A Lookback
How Culturro Developed Effective Performance Reviews – A Lookback Performance management – is often a dreaded phrase, and not without valid reasons to back that fear. We often conflate performance reviews with appraisals because that is how the world shaped … Read More
Does your team know what you want? Here’s how to ensure it.
Does your team know what you want? Here’s how to ensure it. This week, let’s dive into something we’ve all encountered: those plans that never quite take off and ideas that seem to circle endlessly in meetings without any action. … Read More
How about roleplaying a confrontation with a team member?
How about roleplaying a confrontation with a team member? Today, let’s dive into the world of managerial #challenges. 🌟 You know, one of the most demanding aspects of being an effective manager, in my opinion, is #confrontation. 😬 It’s like … Read More
Strategies for Success: The Science of Workplace Happiness
Strategies for Success: The Science of Workplace Happiness Today, let’s dive deep into something that profoundly affects your team: their happiness. Is your team happy? You might think it’s a straightforward question, but the ripple effects of team happiness are … Read More