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  • Breaking Barriers: Women in the Digital Age-Redefining Leadership, Innovation, and Work Culture

    This article has been contributed by Aastha Mahawar, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Skill Bud.

    The world is going through rapid transformation, and technology is at the centre of it. Especially with the ongoing developments in the field of information technologies, innovation, leadership and opportunities are being reconceptualised, and women are actively involved in it. Women are not only active players in this technological era but are also deeply involved, from founding a startup to joining a boardroom meeting.

    In the past, women had limitations to certain opportunities, especially when it came to technology and management. Today, they are removing these barriers and trying to open a place for themselves in professions that have long been in the hands of men. 

    Women in the Digital age are redefining Leadership by being at the top positions in the world’s biggest firms, being startup market innovators, and creating products that change the world. Their journey is not only about achieving the goals, but here we are getting to learn about the kind of spirit one has to display, the kind of vision one has to envision, and the power of inclusion. 

    The global era is driven by innovation, leadership, and opportunities, and women are at the forefront—taking charge and making bold strides in the digital revolution. While they were left in the cold with regard to important roles, they are now inventors and transformers. Their journey is not just about achievements but about vision, resilience, and inclusion—qualities that are shaping the future of leadership.

    Women as Leaders: A New Approach

    Ironically, leadership is not strictly about the strict rules and following a structural pattern. Women in the digital age lead with flexibility, teamwork, and emotional intelligence. Some of the leading influential women have demonstrated this innovation in leadership through the use of digital platforms, such as Sheryl Sandberg, Susan Wojcicki, and Whitney Wolfe Herd.

    There is evidence that the presence of women in leadership positions in a given organization increases its profitability and efficiency in making sound decisions. Most of them possess strategic thinking abilities accompanied by people skills, which fosters working relations based on trust. 

    Mastering Leadership: Unveiling the Best Books for Success
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    StartupTalkyKinnary Nensee

    Women Driving Digital Innovation

    Leading technology-driven businesses, starting innovative startups, and transforming industries—women are first in digital transformation. Their impact is indisputable in several fields:

    • Tech Startups: Women are spearheading this surge of new businesses in the fields of AI, banking, and health technology.

    Reshma Saujani started Girls Who Code using artificial intelligence and coding, therefore helping young women into the computer industry.

    Women are bringing about reforms in data protection and cybersecurity, therefore ensuring safer digital settings.

    • Finance & Fintech: Female-led fintech startups are offering more readily available financial services, especially in underdeveloped areas.

    These advances, despite certain challenges. The STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) sector still lacks female representation; finance is still a key challenge; just a small fraction of venture capital funds go to women entrepreneurs.

    Overcoming these obstacles will mostly rely on mentoring initiatives, educational programs, and more financial availability. Still, women repeatedly prove that a diverse and inclusive digital ecosystem is more creative, successful, and innovative.

    Changing Work Culture for the Better

    Modern technology enables work transformation, which provides women with increased scheduling opportunities. Female workers benefit from remote employment opportunities alongside digital teamwork and self-employment because they need better flexibility to balance their work and household responsibilities. Through modern technology, women now have the freedom to work beyond office structures in various roles that suit their changing schedules, life conditions, and family needs.

    Corporate organizations demonstrate their commitment to work-life balance through implemented programs designed to assist parents and their children. Gender-inclusive organizational policies foster better employee satisfaction and stronger talent retention and they deliver increased productivity to organizations. These organizational changes create benefits for women although they primarily enhance business competitiveness and innovation.

    Overcoming Challenges

    The current situation shows gradual improvement, yet success requires additional efforts. There still exist substantial problems in the workplace because men earn 18% more than women, and women experience discrimination in promotions and rarely occupy executive positions. The tech industry shows that women earn 18% less than their male colleagues, while executive leadership positions in the Fortune 500 companies amount to only 10% female presence.

    Several organizations, together with government institutions, have established initiatives to solve these gaps. The governments of Iceland, alongside large organizations such as Salesforce, dedicate funds to remediate gender pay differences through structured equal-pay initiatives. Additional companies should establish open salary information alongside formal mentoring activities and leadership candidate searches that aim to attract female candidates.

    A Future Led by Women

    It is not often that women wait for an opportunity to be given to them—they make it on their own. They are shattering ceilings and walls in offices, tech spaces, and firms, showing that the future is at their fingertips.

    This is not only evolution but a revolution in the sphere of technology. The future is technology and it belongs to the non-conforming and non-traditional women of the world more than anyone else.

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  • Leading Differently: How Women in Leadership Are Redefining Work, Culture, and Creativity

    This article has been contributed by Apoorva Deep, Co-Founder, itch.

    “I used to think leadership meant having all the answers. Until I realized that asking the right questions is where real leadership begins.”

    The Unseen Strength: Why Women Lead Differently

    When I stepped into my first leadership role, I wasn’t the most experienced person in the room. I wasn’t the loudest, either. But I was given the responsibility because of something less tangible, my emotional intelligence. At first, I wondered if that was just a polite way of saying I lacked the hard skills. But I soon realized that leadership isn’t just about knowing, it’s about learning, adapting, and having the courage to step up even when you don’t have all the answers.

    I am glad I was trusted to lead because of whatever my mentors saw in me back then, and my takeaway is, “One shouldn’t wait until they feel ‘fully ready’ to lead. I’ve seen women step into uncertainty and figure things out, and we bring an acute awareness of people, dynamics, and growth. That ability to navigate the unknown? That’s power.

    The Unspoken Reality: Power, Negotiation, and Gender

    I’ve sat in enough meetings to know this: negotiation shifts when you’re a woman at the table. Money discussions carry a different weight. Sometimes it’s a subtle shift in tone, sometimes it’s a joke that shouldn’t be a joke at all, one that implies you should tread carefully, not push too hard.

    But here’s the truth: Women don’t just negotiate for themselves; we negotiate for change. And that requires strength. It requires knowing when to push back, when to call out bias, and when to let your work speak so loudly that no one dares to question your place at the table.

    I’ve learned to respond in ways that don’t just deflect but shift the power dynamics, sometimes with a sharp joke, sometimes with an unapologetic statement. Because leadership isn’t just about strategy; it’s about resilience.

    Fear Is the Death of Potential: A Different Way to Lead

    Many leadership models thrive on control, on dictating outcomes, on ensuring predictability. But I believe in a different approach. One that values trust over micromanagement, and autonomy over rigid oversight.

    I don’t believe in workplaces that breed fear. Fear suffocates creativity, kills initiative, and makes people shrink. I’ve seen how people thrive when they’re given trust, when they’re made to feel accountable rather than policed. My leadership isn’t about enforcing perfection, it’s about pushing for progress.

    Excellence, for me, isn’t about being flawless. It’s about being fearless. It’s about striving for originality, for impact, for something that leaves the room changed when you walk out.

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    The Founder’s Paradox: There Is No Balance, Only Choice.

    No one warns you about what it actually means to run your own business. No one tells you how deeply it will demand you, not just your time, but your energy, your mental bandwidth, your capacity to stretch beyond what you thought was possible.

    The first few months (I think it is going to be years) of building something from scratch feel like a free fall. You don’t realize how much it will consume you until you’re already in too deep. Work needs you constantly, but life outside of work doesn’t stop either. And some days, navigating both feels impossible.

    The biggest lesson? Balance is a myth. The real skill is knowing what to prioritize and when. It’s understanding that leadership isn’t just about keeping everything afloat; it’s about making hard choices, about being kind to yourself when you can’t do it all, and about letting go of the unrealistic expectations of having it ‘all figured out.’

    The Women Who Lead Differently

    Some women make leadership look effortless. My business partner, Surbhi, is one of them. She listens with intent, leads with quiet strength, and finds clarity in chaos. She doesn’t dominate a room, she anchors it. And that’s the kind of leadership that stays with people long after the meeting ends.

    Another woman who has shaped my thinking is Africa Brooke. I first heard her on a podcast, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Her perspectives on authenticity, leadership, and balancing EQ with IQ resonate deeply. Women like her remind me that leadership isn’t about fitting into a mold; it’s about defining your own space and owning it fully.

    Leading Differently Is Leading Powerfully

    Women don’t lead differently because we have to. We lead differently because we bring something rare to the table…perspective. We see what others don’t, we sense what’s unspoken, and we lead with a depth that balances intuition and intellect.

    The future of leadership isn’t about gender, it’s about impact. But until the world stops seeing leadership through a narrow lens, women will continue to redefine success on our own terms.

    So, if you’re a woman stepping into leadership, here’s my message to you: Own your voice. Set the tone. Build the workplace you wish existed. Lead in a way that feels undeniably yours. Because the best leaders aren’t the ones who conform…they’re the ones who create.

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  • How Mentorship Empowers Women Entrepreneurs: Strategies for Success and Growth

    This article has been contributed by Lakshmi Prasanna, Co-Founder, of Leadership Mavericks.

    After having worked in a corporate environment for some of the biggest names in executive hiring, there was so much that I was uncertain about when I decided to start off on my own. I was confident of my tradecraft and my network but I was fairly unsure about how to run a business. My partner and I were in complete agreement that we needed to be mentored but we struggled to find opportunities for formal mentorship.

    Entrepreneurship more than any other profession really benefits from mentorship because there’s no formula for success. An entrepreneur succeeds after taking several calculated risks, making mistakes, failing and innovating to move forward. Their success rate can really improve if they have the guidance of a mentor.

    For women entrepreneurs, this search is even harder. Why does gender matter, one may wonder? It comes down to a number of factors, our social conditioning, the power equations at play in any working environment, the circles we move in or we don’t belong to, the opportunities we hear of and our access to resources. It also comes down to how we, as entrepreneurs, perceive mentorship and how mentors perceive their own role in this entire equation. Are we scared of being told that our ideas are terrible? On the flipside, Is it fair for a mentor to brutally criticize someone’s hard work in the hope that it will motivate them to try harder?

    The challenges faced by a woman entrepreneur are different. They aren’t bigger or lesser than the challenges before all entrepreneurs but understanding how they are different can help make mentoring women more contextual and impactful. Here are some of the ways that women can take charge of their own entrepreneurship journey.

    The Different Paths to Mentorship
    Reaching Out for Help
    The Journey Never Ends

    The Different Paths to Mentorship

    Not every entrepreneur is going to take the same approach to mentorship. While some may opt for a more structured mentorship, comprising a formal mentoring and self-learning relationship, others seek their mentors from industries outside their ambit of work. Even a friend or a relative with a successful sales career could be a potential mentor. Every entrepreneur has different needs and a one-size-fits-all approach will not work. The mentor you need may not be the mentor you have set your heart on. If the search for a perfect mentor is holding you back then maybe you should look closer to home and you may find what you are looking for.

    After we struggled to find the perfect mentor (with a fair amount of disappointment and heartbreak), we realised that each of us has strengths that we can share with the team. We took our first steps by mentoring each other. The most important aspect of this equation is that we were receptive to the knowledge being shared. We wanted to learn from each other. This is where women entrepreneurs can really thrive and it is something that is happening organically in a lot of organizations we know. Instead of looking outside for a formal mentor, we come together to form a collective of sorts where we are all equal partners and we share and receive our knowledge with a lot of respect for where each of us is coming from.

    That said, we made mistakes. We picked ourselves up and kept going. Today we have a formal mentor and the difference they have made to the way we work is exceptional. The bottom line is that when a mentor is hard to find, don’t let it stop your work.

    Reaching Out for Help

    As women, we find it hard to admit that we cannot make something work. We try twice as hard to find solutions because we have something to prove. This is ingrained into us from when we start our careers. As an entrepreneur, reaching out for help is very important and this may be where we differ from the men, we do not ask for mentorship enough. We don’t reach out to mentors out of fear. A report published by MicroSave Consulting for the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) found that 18 % of the women they surveyed were afraid of how they would be perceived when they reached out to a mentor. We are worried about how we will be judged. We worry if we will be able to communicate what we want to do so we are taken seriously. We worry if we will lose ownership of our own ideas and if we will be coerced into doing something we don’t want to. While these fears are valid, they need to be thought of as a right of passage. Overcoming them is important if you really want to succeed. You may really like the person you become at the end of all this.

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    The Journey Never Ends

    When Monika and I started Leadership Mavericks we decided that we would be the support we needed. We keep asking ourselves if we were giving our team what we would have wanted and more importantly, what they needed? We want to create a supportive environment. Of course, none of this would have been possible if we did not know what we wanted in the first place. As a woman entrepreneur, I don’t hesitate to admit that I don’t know what I don’t know. Figuring out what I don’t know is important to me. It makes me think about what I should do to make myself more aware. And we may have started a successful Executive Search firm but our journey hasn’t ended. Each of us has achieved varying degrees of success in all the things we are talking about in this article. We haven’t done it all. We always need to ask ourselves, “Where am I on my journey?” I don’t need an outsider to tell me what I am doing but I do need to invest in me. When we get caught in the flow of our day-to-day work we sometimes forget to pause and ask ourselves this question.

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  • Mastering Leadership: Unveiling the Best Books for Success

    The academic environment in the US defines leadership as a process of social influence in which a person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common and ethical task. Leadership encompasses the ability of an individual, group, or organization to lead, influence, or guide other individuals, teams, or organizations.

    A recent scientific study addresses the long-held question – Are leaders born or made? The answer suggests that leadership is 30% genetic and 70% learned or acquired. Hence, the answer can be construed as that while a person is born with natural leadership qualities, he or she can learn and acquire the skills that are needed to be a good leader.

    Books to Learn Leadership

    Natural leadership qualities can be honed and sharpened by learning the precise skills of leadership. Fortunately, the knowledge is freely available from the many published books. Some of the best books that teach leadership skills are –

    The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – A Leadership Fable
    The Leadership Challenge
    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
    How to Win Friends & Influence People
    Primal Leadership – Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence
    The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – Follow Them & People Will Follow You
    The Effective Executive – The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done
    The Art of War
    First, Break All the Rules – What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently
    Drive – The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

    The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – A Leadership Fable

    Book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
    Author Patrick Lencioni
    Goodreads Rating 3.98 out of 5

    The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
    The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

    The author has, through his book, provided an in-depth analysis of the five different dysfunctions of a team – the absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. This analysis explains the reasons behind a team’s inability to function and perform cohesively. This book, through its reasoning, helps leaders avoid the struggles and pitfalls that can break a team and rather help them grow and prosper together.

    The Leadership Challenge

    Book The Leadership Challenge
    Author James Kouzes and Barry Posner
    Goodreads Rating 4.01 out of 5

    The Leadership Challenge
    The Leadership Challenge

    This is a great book to read to stay relevant and effective in a modern working environment. The authors put forth their Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership that, if executed well, allow leaders to bridge the chasm between just getting things done and making great things happen. The book teaches leaders how to mobilize others to do extraordinary things within their organizations.

    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

    Book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
    Author Stephen R. Covey
    Goodreads Rating 4.15 out of 5

    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

    This book, originally published in 1989 remains as relevant in the current times when challenges have become increasingly difficult. Its holistic, integrated, and principle-centered approach to resolving personal and professional difficulties is what has made this book a number-one national bestseller.

    How to Win Friends and Influence People

    Book How to Win Friends and Influence People
    Author Dale Carnegie
    Goodreads Rating 4.22 out of 5

    How to Win Friends & Influence People
    How to Win Friends & Influence People

    Almost all book lists will be incomplete without this masterpiece which was published in 1936 and has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. It helps in achieving maximum potential as a leader through its advice on career advancement, persuasion, communication, and influence that are as relevant today as when they were when the book was published.

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    Primal Leadership – Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence

    Book Primal Leadership – Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence
    Author Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKee
    Goodreads Rating 3.99 out of 5

    Primal Leadership – Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence
    Primal Leadership – Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence

    This book expanded the definition of a great leader beyond being strategic, visionary, and brimming with powerful ideas. Great leaders inspire passion and work through emotions. They affect at a much more primal level. The book describes what great leaders must do to become emotionally intelligent leaders. Primal Leadership established ‘emotional intelligence’ in the business lexicon and remains a must-read for anyone that leads or aspires to lead.

    The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – Follow Them & People Will Follow You

    Book The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – Follow Them & People Will Follow You
    Author John C. Maxwell
    Goodreads Rating 4.15 out of 5

    The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – Follow Them & People Will Follow You
    The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – Follow Them & People Will Follow You

    The book outlines each of the 21 laws as a separate chapter. These laws, when understood and put into practice guide the readers towards setting a direction, aligning the people, inspiring and motivating them to follow a common goal. It aims at creating a leader that people willingly follow. Maxwell is a world-famous leadership expert and the author of several acclaimed books like Leadershift, The 360 Degree Leader, and Leadership Gold.  

    Leadership

    The Effective Executive – The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done

    Book The Effective Executive – The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done
    Author Peter Drucker
    Goodreads Rating 4.08 out of 5

    The Effective Executive – The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done
    The Effective Executive – The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done

    He is known as the father of ‘Modern Management’. Peter Drucker wrote this classic in 1967 which remains relevant today as it outlines the five practices that are essential for business management. In his book, he cites that the measure of a truly effective executive is the ability to do the right things at the right time. The book is a brilliant read to learn and understand the fundamentals of what makes a great leader.

    The Art of War

    Book The Art of War
    Author Sun Tzu
    Goodreads Rating 3.97 out of 5

    The Art of War
    The Art of War

    Dating back to more than 2000 years ago, this book is an ancient Chinese military treatise that is devoted to warfare tactics and strategies. It was written by the Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu and is composed of 13 chapters. It is one of the most influential East Asian texts and has influenced countless business tactics, legal strategies, military thinking, and many more.  

    First, Break All the Rules – What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently

    Book First, Break All the Rules – What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently
    Author Marcus Buckingham, Curt Coffman
    Goodreads Rating 3.94 out of 5

    First, Break All the Rules – What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently
    First, Break All the Rules – What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently

    This book has been a management bestseller for a long time. It presents the remarkable findings of Gallup’s in-depth study of more than 80,000 managers. What the data reveals highlights that great managers share one trait in common despite varying backgrounds and styles. Great managers do not hesitate nor fear breaking sacred business rules. This book is a great career lesson for managers and leaders.

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    Drive – The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

    Book Drive – The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
    Author Daniel H. Pink
    Goodreads Rating 3.95 out of 5

    Drive – The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
    Drive – The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

    The traditional carrot-and-stick approach to motivation has been cited as a mistake in the current work environment by author Daniel Pink. The new work world that is described in the book is built on leaders who find creative and innovative ways to tap into the deep-seated desires of their team members. They recognize their team members need to be autonomous in their work and continually improve to find a higher purpose. This is one of the essential skills to be an effective leader.

    Conclusion

    The list that encompasses great books that teach the art of leadership is never ending with many newer publications joining the list consistently. However, these are some of the classics that have remained valid through time.  

    FAQs

    Which are the best books to learn leadership?

    Some of the best books to learn leadership are-

    • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – A Leadership Fable
    • The Leadership Challenge
    • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
    • How to Win Friends & Influence People
    • Primal Leadership – Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence
    • The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – Follow Them & People Will Follow You
    • The Effective Executive – The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done
    • The Art of War
    • First, Break All the Rules – What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently
    • Drive – The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

    What is good leadership capable of?

    Leadership encompasses the ability of an individual, group, or organization to lead, influence, or guide other individuals, teams, or organizations.

  • 10 Skills Investors look for in an Entrepreneur | How to impress an Investor?

    The internet along with modern technology has seen a boom in the past decade. It has stimulated a lot of young people to turn into entrepreneurs by crafting their unique business ideas. The 2021 Entrepreneurial Spirit Index published by IPSOS shows 29% of Generation Z ranked as having a very high entrepreneurial spirit, compared to 36% of Millennials, 33 % of Generation X, and 25% of Baby Boomers. As of 2022, there are reportedly 582 million entrepreneurs worldwide. This growth has encouraged more people and companies to become investors.

    The business you start might have huge market potential. But, for it to reach a wider market and attain success beyond the geographical limit, it needs constant financial support. This financial aid is offered by Investors and VCs who are always choosy about their investments. Investors expect certain qualities from entrepreneurs before they decide to invest. So, what are they? What are the qualities that an investor looks for in an entrepreneur? Let’s see.

    10 Skills Investors look for in an Entrepreneur

    How to attract investors?

    10 Skills Investors look for in an Entrepreneur

    Here are some of the entrepreneurial skills to impress an investor.

    In-depth Business Knowledge

    Pitching your business plan to investors requires inside-out knowledge of your business and its market. An excellent idea portrayed with poor business knowledge can be fatal. Moreover, the confidence with which you approach the investor has a direct effect on the funding. In-depth business knowledge gives you that confidence.

    Before preparing your presentation for investors, gain clear knowledge about the scope and problems of your business and market. Construct a plan to solve those problems. You can gain that by interacting with your prospective customers and other market experts. Look for the questions, criticisms, and suggestions that the investor might toss at you. Be prepared for such things so you can provide a satisfactory response.

    Team Building Skills

    Many investors prefer to invest in businesses that have a good team. As Will Herman, a popular Angel Investor himself said, he believes in a founder who has a good team. It includes not only the co-founders but also the management team as a whole.

    Every person can’t be an expert in all aspects of the business. So experiencing yourself in what you’re good at and building a team for other aspects can gain you a positive note from investors. Even an average business idea can be executed exceptionally through a good team. If you’re desperate about getting the investor’s concern, then knock on their doors with a competitive squad.

    Precision in Fund Requirements

    Being clear about the amount required and the ways of utilizing them is a significant factor seen by Investors. Opting for an open-ended request for funds shows your lack of business awareness. Get to know the market well and be as accurate as possible in your need for funds.

    Determining the channel of fund flow is another important and challenging factor. You need to be more specific to the investors regarding what ways their money will be utilized. It could be for customer acquisition, product development, or anything. Pitch them with specific numbers to gain their interest.

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    Communication Skills

    The primary quality of a good entrepreneur is his Communication skills. The success of a business depends on the coordination between various departments, teams, and stakeholders. All these can be successfully bridged through effective communication by the entrepreneur.

    Therefore investors expect entrepreneurs to be good communicators for effectively managing the business. This will be keenly observed during your pitching. Now, what makes one a good communicator? Deep knowledge develops confidence and this, in turn, grooms you to be a good communicator.

    Passion towards Business

    Create a vision for your business and develop a sense of passion while running towards it. The more passionate you are, the more determined you’ll be towards achieving your goal. The path to success in business will be loaded with ups and downs. How you overcome it depends on how passionate you are about your vision. Investors look for such dedicated and vision-driven entrepreneurs to invest their money.

    Organizational and Leadership Skills

    The success of the business depends on the way it is organized and managed. Coordinating teams, assigning appropriate tasks, and motivating them towards the company’s goals are some of the functions that come under organizational and leadership skills. A leader inspires his employees directly. Therefore, this skill becomes essential for the success of a business. Due to its impact on their investment, investors expect this quality in you during pitching.

    Adaptability and Learning Skills

    An entrepreneur should always be open to learning and suggestions. Adapting to the constantly changing market is a crucial skill that an entrepreneur should possess. It keeps you alive in the face of a competitive market.

    Experienced investors may provide you with advice regarding the business. Even some people you meet, customers, or your failures might teach you something. You must keep yourself open to such learnings. Failing to look around and close yourself off might land you and your business in trouble.

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    Problem Solving Skills

    Every entrepreneur must possess problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day business challenges. Problem-solving is a combination of various other skills like analytical and critical thinking. It starts from identifying a problem and may involve taking complex decisions for business growth. You can develop this skill by going through various case studies of organizations and thinking from their perspective.

    Strategic and Critical Thinking Skills

    Strategic and critical thinking becomes essential for the overall development of entrepreneurial skills. You should be able to foresee problems from various perspectives to arrive at the best solution. Critical thinking becomes essential for making strategic business decisions.

    Developing the skill of thinking strategically and critically would help you out beat your competitors and expand your market reach.

    Marketing Ability

    Communication skills will help not only to sell your ideas to investors but also your products to customers. This requires a clear understanding of customers’ needs and preferences, your competitors, market conditions, and other external factors. Investors look for your team’s ability to convince a person and make them buy your product or service.

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    Conclusion

    Investors believe more in you than your business plan or products. Their investment depends on the value of trust you offered them. Trust can be built from possessing a combination of various skills mentioned here. Gaining as many skills as possible is always an added advantage to you and your business.

    FAQs

    What are the 10 Entrepreneurial skills?

    10 important entrepreneurial skills an investor looks for in an entrepreneur are:

    • In-depth Business Knowledge
    • Team Building Skills
    • Precision in Fund Requirements
    • Communication Skills
    • Passion towards Business
    • Organizational and Leadership Skills
    • Adaptability and Learning Skills
    • Problem Solving Skills
    • Strategic and Critical Thinking Skills
    • Marketing Ability

    Who are the top angel investors in India?

    Some of the Top angel Investors in India are:

    • Rajan Anandan
    • Mohandas Pai
    • Ratan Tata
    • Anand Chandrasekaran
    • Anupam Mittal
    • Kunal Shah
    • Dheeraj Jain
    • Gokul Rajaram
    • Amit Somani
    • Vijay Shekhar Sharma

  • Shantanu Narayen: The Man Behind Adobe’s Success!

    The Indians have always led from the front when it comes to entrepreneurship. With various big companies like Google and Microsoft being led by Indians, it is no doubt that India is a hub of leaders. Well, let us talk about one of the most prestigious brands, Adobe Inc. You might be surprised to know that the CEO of the company is an Indian too. Meet Mr. Shantanu Narayen, the man behind Adobe’s success, CEO of Adobe since 2007.

    Name Shantanu Narayen
    Born Hyderabad, India
    Age 59
    Citizenship American, Indian
    Education Osmania University (BE), University of California, Berkeley (MBA), Bowling Green State University (MS)
    Title Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adobe
    Occupation Businessperson, Industrialist
    Net Worth US $287 Million

    Initial Days of Shantanu Narayen
    Why is Shantanu Narayen’s Story Important?
    Adobe Under Shantanu Narayen
    Leadership Style of Shantanu Narayen
    Major Accomplishments by Shantanu Narayen
    Wise Words From Shantanu Narayen

    Initial Days of Shantanu Narayen

    Shantanu Narayen grew up in Hyderabad. To pursue a high school education, he went to Hyderabad Public School in Hyderabad. Later on, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication from the University College of Engineering, Osmania University in Hyderabad. After that, Shantanu went on to pursue an MBA from the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, Shantanu also holds a Master’s degree in computer science from Bowling Green State University in Ohio.

    Much like every other student, Shantanu had common dreams. Initially, he wanted to become a journalist. However, his life took him to a better place he never dreamt of. According to Shantanu, to achieve goals we often have to work hard. As per Shantanu, the qualities that emerge through these efforts are recognized by our destiny and the universe selects us for a different purpose. However, that doesn’t mean we must exempt ourselves from dreaming about what we want. It is all because of the dreams, the best come out to the world.

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    Why is Shantanu Narayen’s Story Important?

    Shantanu was a common man who grew up in a common neighbourhood in Hyderabad. His mother was a teacher of American Literature and his father ran a Plastic Company. Before joining Adobe, he began his career with Apple.

    Previously, Shantanu served as a director for Silicon Graphics in desktop and collaboration products. He is also a co-founder of the company Pictra Inc. This company deals with the concept of digital photo sharing on the web. His story should be told to every student who is working hard to taste the sweetness of success. Because confident personalities like Shantanu teach us about the right direction.

    Adobe Under Shantanu Narayen

    Growth of Adobe Inc's revenue from 2004 - 2021
    Growth of Adobe Inc’s revenue from 2004 – 2021

    Presently, Adobe’s mission is to change the world digitally. It has been serving an enormous consumer base from students to business sectors. As CEO, Shantanu has transformed the company into an industry innovator by pioneering a cloud-based subscription model for its creative suite.

    Shantanu is responsible for establishing the gold standard of digital documents and creating and leading the explosive digital experience category. Presently, he is driving the company’s strategy to unleash creativity for everyone. The company has achieved record revenue and industry recognition for its inclusive, innovative, and exceptional workplace being continuously named a Great Place to Work and a Most Admired Company by Fortune.

    He joined Adobe in 1998 as the vice president of its engineering technology group. Later on, he took giant strides in the company and worked for its development and establishing Adobe as a mega-brand in the technology sector. Further, he became the COO of Adobe in 2005. Shantanu was appointed as the CEO of the company in 2007. He is also the vice-chairman of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum. Previously, Shantanu served as the director of Dell and is a former member of the U.S. President’s Management Advisory Board.

    Leadership Style of Shantanu Narayen

    Shantanu follows the transformational style of leadership. This type of leading the team is designed to encourage people to be the best. Successful transformational leadership has the capacity of masking an organization and its workforce adaptive to change. It is a supportive initiative that inspires people to look at collective interests, rather than personal benefits. This is the reason why Shantanu has been a great leader.

    Major Accomplishments by Shantanu Narayen

    Shantanu has been the recipient of many major honors. In 2011, Shantanu was honoured with the title of Doctor for Applied Science Degree in Alma Matter at the prestigious Bowling Green State University. He was promoted to Executive VP by Adobe before becoming the CEO of the company. Shantanu was given the responsibility of managing worldwide products. Shantanu’s name was also listed in The Top Gun CEOs by Brendon Wood International. He was even selected by US President Barack Obama as one of the board members of his management Advisory.

    Shantanu was awarded Global Innovator Award at Nasscom during its 7th Annual Global Leadership Awards in 2011. He was also honored with the prestigious Philanthropic Leadership Award in 2009. Well, it is no doubt that his success is an inspiration for the youths around the country. With a wide variety of resources available, one can make out the best of himself/herself from these resources.

    Wise Words From Shantanu Narayen

    As per Shantanu, it is important to keep one’s curiosity. He had treated all his jobs at Adobe with the same vigour and dignity. As a long-time company leader, Shantanu knew that Adobe had a strong brand with an impressive track record of developing new products, therefore, it is Shantanu’s leadership that helped Adobe to become a mega-brand in the circuit.

    Shantanu says that Adobe has always invested in projects that solved difficult challenges and stood firmly in the test of time. A major part of Shantanu’s success is viewing the larger opportunity. He always saw Adobe as a mega-brand beyond Photoshop and PDFs. Hence, an aspiring entrepreneur must visualize his project with a wider view.

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    Conclusion

    Shantanu Narayen, the CEO and Chairman of Adobe left the country to pursue his dreams but the man continues to make India proud with his great achievements. He joined Adobe as the vice president of its engineering technology group in 1998 and became the CEO in 2007. Under his leadership, the company has achieved great success both in terms of revenue and industry recognition.

    Shantanu is also known to be a recipient of India’s civilian honour Padma Shri and has been recognised as one of the world’s leading executives by many publications.

    FAQs

    When was Shantanu Narayen born?

    Shantanu Narayen was born on 27 May 1963.

    What is Shantanu Narayen’s current title?

    Currently, Shantanu Narayen is the Chairman and CEO of Adobe Inc.

    What is Shantanu Narayen’s current net worth?

    The net worth of Shantanu Narayen is approximately $287 Million dollars.

  • Most Popular TED Talks Of All Time That Are Worth More Than MBA

    There comes a time when you have to take a stand, and the most important thing you should remember is leadership skills. These things are not taught as separate subjects, so you have to learn from others’ experiences and from yours as well. That’s where leaders are born. In today’s world when leaders are emerging from every area, then you have to understand the role of leaders. And to become a great leader, doesn’t mean you have to go to a business school.

    Here’s when TEDx Talks come. A really good thing about TED Talks is that they have answers to all your queries from around the globe in different languages. So, are schools and universities killing creativity? What makes a great leader? How can I find happiness? Is your management style effective in leveraging creativity, productivity, and change?  In this article, we will share some popular Tedx Talks that will motivate you and inspire you.

    TEDx was created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.” It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community.

    Shawn Achor: “The Happy Secret to Better Work”
    Julian Treasure: “How to Speak So That People Want to Listen”
    Jason Fried: “Why Work Doesn’t Happen at Work”
    Tony Robbins: “Why You Do What You Do”
    Pamela Meyer: “How to Spot a Liar”
    Simon Sinek: “How Great Leaders Inspire Action”
    James Veitch: “This Is What Happens When You Reply to Spam Email”
    Steve Jobs: “How to Live Before You Die”
    Sam Richards: “A Radical Experiment in Empathy”
    Tim Harford: “Trial, Error, and the God Complex”
    Amy Cuddy: “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are”
    Richard St. John: “8 Secrets of Success”
    Kelly McGonigal: “How to Make Stress Your Friend”
    Barry Schwartz: “The Paradox of Choice”
    Amanda Palmer: “The Art of Asking”

    Shawn Achor: “The Happy Secret to Better Work”

    Views – 3.7 Million

    The fact that our parents and guardians usually say: “If you study average, then you remain average.” Highlighting this theme, he says that we should rather study the outliners of moving that average to outstanding in the business world. He urges leaders to change the paradigm of seeing the business world as a place full of risks. Since 75% of job success relies on outlook, we need to reverse the formula of success and happiness. His sarcastic insights on how leaders can easily leverage the ‘happiness factor’ where your productivity is always top-notch.

    Julian Treasure: “How to Speak So That People Want to Listen”

    Views – 33 Million

    We often face a situation where we are talking but nobody is willing to listen. At some point, there’s a time when you’re talking, but nobody’s listening. Julian Treasure has an extreme knowledge of sound and communication skills in this Ted Talk he teaches everyone how to speak powerfully with the help of some vocal exercises and of course with the use of empathy.

    Jason Fried: “Why Work Doesn’t Happen at Work”

    Views – 1 Million

    Jason Fried is the founder and CEO of  BaseCamp. Work and sleep, are common: both suffer from interruption. So, does he compare work to sleep on the same basis? He makes a point that why do we expect people to work if they are interrupted all day at the office? However, the fun part was that not blaming the social world and technology as the two factors for productivity lag, he says managers and back-to-back meetings are the toxic disrupters. He asks companies to cut back on unnecessary interruptions and consider allotting them quiet time.

    Tony Robbins: “Why You Do What You Do”

    Views – 2 Million

    Life coach Tony Robbins says self-interest is the driving force of life, and not emotions. Leaders should understand human needs, so that they can appreciate workers and, this is what shapes their ability to contribute. The science of achievement is understood, but the art of fulfilment still lacks understanding. Robbins suggests that excuses for failing are futile, and the defining factor of success is resourcefulness. So, making decisions based on a focus, giving it some meaning, and producing an emotion that inspires action.

    Pamela Meyer: “How to Spot a Liar”

    Views – 22 Million

    Pamela Meyer, the author of Liespotting said on a single day we are lied to from 10 to 200 times. In her Ted, she talks about how to detect those lies through their mannerism and body language. She also speaks about how honesty is a value that must be preserved, she believes that with her talk she’ll be able to help people recognize the deception by others.

    Simon Sinek: “How Great Leaders Inspire Action”

    Views – 16 Million

    In this TED Revolutionary Talk, he said: “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” He demonstrates via some powerful examples which include Apple, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Wright brothers in ‘How best leaders inspire their teammates to work hard.’ He talks about the hiring procedure of employees, Simon says that if you hire people just because they can do a job, they’ll work for your money. But if you hire people who believe what you believe, they’ll work for you with blood and sweat and tears. Simon Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership — starting with a golden circle and the question: “Why?”

    James Veitch: “This Is What Happens When You Reply to Spam Email”

    Views – 203K

    Once you step into the business world then there is a bombardment of spam emails and important emails, which are to be read. Suspicious emails: unclaimed insurance bonds, diamond-encrusted safe deposit boxes, close friends marooned in a foreign country. They pop up in our inboxes, and the standard procedure is to delete them on sight. But what happens when you reply? James Veitch shared his story of how a spammer offered him a good deal through emails.

    Steve Jobs: “How to Live Before You Die”

    Views – 246K

    This was Steve Jobs’ famous ‘commencement speech’ at Stanford University, where he addressed his background and the events that led him to start a new revolution of technology in the 21stcentury. He strongly urged his leaders to have faith in what they are pursuing, to take a leap of faith, and act individually. Steve Jobs championed taking risks, stating: “Death is very likely the single best invention of life. It is life’s change agent.”

    Sam Richards: “A Radical Experiment in Empathy”

    Views – 580K

    This is a radical and often misunderstood TED Talk about the importance of putting ourselves in others’ shoes. Sam Richards talks about when empathy is a quality of being a good person, then it is also key to being a great leader. It teaches us how to communicate properly and understand the people around us which includes our colleagues, peers, family and others. Communication is actually the key and one should never underestimate it.

    Tim Harford: “Trial, Error, and the God Complex”

    Views – 316k

    Tim Harford passes an atheist comment that how we blindly believe that God or the Supreme Power controlling this universe is not always right. Tim strongly urges people to abandon God. Often the method of trial and error produces variants that work, and we have no idea why. He argues that working to solve issues systematically is optimal. He also recommends leaders abstain from “laying down the law” and encourages them to admit when they’re wrong.

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    Amy Cuddy: “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are”

    Views – 21 Million

    “Body language affects how others see you, but it may also change how you see yourself.” Social psychologist Amy Cuddy believes our body language is the key to self-confidence. Even if we feel under-confident our body posture can ooze out the confidence we need at that moment. She also states on her Ted that we have the power to change a person’s through our body language and once someone learns to do that it becomes easy to achieve success.

    Richard St. John: “8 Secrets of Success”

    Views – 3 Million

    One of the shortest and the most popular TED Talks of all time, John talks about the top 8 secrets to business success at breakneck speed. The revealing secrets turn out, to be nearly as secretive as we may have believed. Sometimes, even the obvious needs to be stated. This 3-minute video is jam-packed with useful information.

    Kelly McGonigal: “How to Make Stress Your Friend”

    Views – 13 Million

    Psychologist Kelly McGonigal said in her Ted Talk that, stress is a feeling that we all are familiar with. Stress is called an enemy of public health however research suggested that stress can harm us only when we allow it to harm us. Apart from that she also, suggests seeing stress as something positive instead of a negative feeling that can harm us and believes that it will make our path to success a lot easier.

    Barry Schwartz: “The Paradox of Choice”

    Views – 5.2 Million

    Barry Schwartz, a psychologist by profession,  is smart, and it can be clearly seen when he takes the stage. He easily tackles the way we all think, he confidently assesses the surest of human freedoms: the freedom of choice. While our many decisions seem to give us all the opportunities we could want, we’re actually paralyzed. In his Ted Talk, he questions, if we are paralyzing our customers.

    Amanda Palmer: “The Art of Asking”

    Views – 6 Million

    Amanda is a self-proclaimed freak with an interesting past. She has completed her education in liberal arts and has worked for 5 years as a self-employed street statue. While working in the music industry and receiving success for her hard work she got to know about marketing techniques. She asks everyone to follow this marketing technique that is don’t charge money for music–just ask for it.

    Conclusion

    TED Talks inspire business leaders to take leaps in their steps which will create an impact, to achieve the success they have been dreaming about. Since TEDx Talks offer valuable insights, then believe this: TED Ideas are worth spreading!
    You can emerge as an effective trailblazer in your office by being true to yourself and constantly learning from the information that is at your fingertips.

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    FAQs

    What is a TED talk stand for?

    TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design — three broad subject areas that are collectively shaping our world. But a TED conference is broader still, showcasing important research and ideas from all disciplines and exploring how they connect.

    Are TED Talks free to attend?

    Free. A large number of talks from any TED conference will appear later in the year on TED.com. All videos on the site are absolutely free.

    What makes Ted effective?

    A TED Talk is digestible and focused, and acts as an opportunity for personal development. Todd Liipfert, TEC’s Development Director and frequent public speaker explains that the inherent focus of a TED Talk is a key learning that can be applied when presenting at work.

  • How to Build trust among the employees?

    Trust is considered an important factor in any relationship. Building good relations and trust with clients and employees is a key to success and an effective team.  As an effective manager, you are always more concerned about the productivity of the employees, But if your actions show a lack of trust among the employees then they won’t be productive and supportive of your decisions. Faith, belief and trust are important factors for which every business organization should stand for. Here we present the important ways by which you can build trust among your employees:

    Invest in them
    Have Strong Moral Principles
    Be accountable for yourself too
    Understand the goals of employees and be supportive
    Value their pros and cons in decision making
    Accept their failures
    Give them important and valuable tasks

    Invest in them

    Investing in the employees is as important as investing in organizational growth. Investing and Nurturing them builds a sense of trust and safety. You can spend a part of your time connecting with them during their training period by better understanding their professional background, strengths, and weaknesses. This helps in the development and personal growth of the employee with the organization. If you start doing so, then this will not only make them develop and grow but it will also make them feel that you trust them. This is because people only invest in areas they trust and believe the most.

    Have Strong Moral Principles

    A business runs on the business plans, rules and policies of the organization. Similarly, a better human attachment can only run with strong moral principles. If you value people and have strong moral principles, then employees will have faith in the organization. This faith will generate trust among them. But if you don’t value moral principles then there will be more doubts and uncertainties. They will skip a lot of things and may start hiding the things if there lack of moral standards within you and your organization. This can be done either due to fear or doubts, but the outcome doesn’t go well. If the employees start hiding things from the employer, then there will be more threats to the organization.

    Be accountable for yourself too

    Every mistake or error in business has the same results no matter who does it. As the most senior in the organization, there will be no one to discover your mistakes or errors. But it may be carefully observed by the employees. They won’t tell you about it but it will become a buzz inside the organization. Even they may also follow the same track.

    Therefore, whatever rules or system is created, it should be followed by everyone. You also should be accountable for yourself, sometimes you need to accept your mistakes, without any hesitation. The others acknowledge you following the rules and even accepting your own mistakes creates a good working environment. This will make them trust you because you follow a system and don’t break it even when the matters come on you. But if you as the key person don’t be accountable for your own mistakes then employees will lose their trust in the organization this will create chaos in the organization. So it is important to be responsible, accountable for the duties to maintain a work-life balance in the organization.

    Understand the goals of employees and be supportive

    As the owner of the business, you know how much business goals matter. But on an individual level, you can realize how much your personal goals matter too. Everyone is positively driven, valuing each other work because all are working for their objectives. These goals and objectives matter a lot for everyone and got equal value.

    So if the employee goals are well understood by the employer, they help them achieve them. In this way, both the business and employees’ objectives get considered. So, when the employee’s objectives are considered by the employer, then the employees become confident of their goals and work with full dedication. This generates trust among them and they start working more efficiently.

    Value their pros and cons in decision making

    Employees in decision making

    Involving employees in decision-making is very important. Though the decision is finalized by the manager, the collective decisions are more often valuable. So during the company meeting, you as an employer should make employees feel valuable and useful.

    You should value their pros and cons in decision making. It may be effective or ineffective, but if you come to value it, it will make them feel important too. This will also show that you trust them and value their decision. So have a small discussion round or clarification on whatever the ideas/points are given by them. This creates a positive environment in the organization.

    Accept their Failures

    Failures are a part of life and it happens to everyone. Whether it’s a small worker or a big CEO, everybody has gone through a rough patch. There may be times when our employees fail and feel discouraged, But instead of firing them accept their failures and encourage them for their efforts. But if the organization is not supportive of their failure, they will fear failure and won’t try new things.

    Their innovation and ideas will stop because of the fear of failure. Failures make people learn and get experience from their mistakes. Encouraging them to try out new things and making sure it’s ok to fail but this shouldn’t make them stop trying out new things creates a safe environment for people to work.

    Give them important and valuable tasks

    Give them important and valuable tasks

    Sometimes, it is important to assign important tasks or roles to employees which are above their job roles. This will also make them feel valued and they will witness themselves as trusted in the eyes of their manager. And not only that, but it also prepares them to perform a higher standard job than their current position. This gives them experience as well as practice for their upcoming promotion.

    Conclusion

    Building trust among the employees is the main key to success in the business world. For an organization to succeed employees play a huge part. Good work and a supportive environment help employees to experiment on their work and achieve great results.  Building trust helps in an effective team and work environment.

  • 5 Skills that Make Introverts Great Leaders

    The word ‘introvert’ brings multiple thoughts to our minds. The most common perception that everyone has is that extroverts are amazing public speakers and make for good leaders. However, you will be surprised to know that even introverts make for great leaders.

    It is true that extroverts make for a great company owing to their vibrant nature, outspoken attitude, and socialite features. It is why they become quick decision-makers, make connections, and become great public leaders.

    With such extraordinary traits possesses by extroverts, people often think that introverts lack the chance to excel as leaders. However, that assumption is completely wrong. In fact, studies have shown that introverts make great leaders.

    To be honest, almost a lot of leaders around the world are introverts. According to almostleader.com, about 40% of leaders are introverted people. Strange, isn’t it? Are you still looking for examples? We have them here – Bill Gates, Marissa Mayer, and Steve Wozniak.

    All these biggies are successful in the business world despite being introverts. Some people may think that such people are stubborn, shy, or quiet. The scenario may be true, but that does not affect their productivity. It is the quality possessed by people that make them great leaders. The same case applies to introverts. Do you want to know why? Let us have a look into it.

    Introverts are Calm people
    Introverts Make for Great Listeners
    Introverts Do Not Like to Remain in the Limelight
    Introverts Resist Self-Defeating Impulses
    Introverts Crave Meaningful Conversations
    FAQ

    Introverts are Calm people

    Introverts are Calm People
    Introverts are Calm People

    These people are collected and calm by nature. If someone is stressed or anxious all the time, they can’t fix things. When it comes to leaders, people always want them to be calm and composed even if the situation gets worse at times. For the unversed, extroverts get easily upset or tensed in such situations.

    Introverts, on the other hand, are known to maintain their composure during this time. Calm people make great leaders and that is what makes introverts fit for the role. So, if you are an introvert still thinking about how to face the world, then now is the time to rethink your decision.

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    Introverts Make for Great Listeners

    Introverts are Good Listeners
    Introverts are Good Listeners

    These people are mostly thoughtful and observant. This is why they make for great listeners. Not only do they talk but they also listen intently to everything said by the employees, and other related people. Moreover, introverts are also vocal about their ideas and opinions.

    Apart from that, they are open to change and feedback. Such people consider the ideas of the employees and try to execute them. Everyone loves to give opinions and expects others to hear them. So, having an introvert as a leader is a plus point for all the employees.

    Moreover, such leaders are patient and listen to all woes with utmost dedication. This is totally the opposite of what extroverts do. These people love to talk and like being the centre of attention. However, it is the ability to pay attention that makes one a good leader. And once again, introverts prove their worth in this field.

    Introverts Do Not Like to Remain in the Limelight

    These people are humble people who do not like to remain in the limelight. Most of the time, introverts want their employees to take charge of tasks. It is an important quality of the leaders who give freedom to their employees to take charge of situations and exercise opinions.

    Introverts believe in one important thing – their task is to guide and not to micromanage people. For the unversed, micromanagement is known for lowering morale, making employees feel suffocated, banning creativity, and creating resentment. So, good leaders need to balance this scale and that is exactly what introverts do in their professional life. Perfect leaders never like micromanaging things – be it at home or be it at the office.

    Introverts Resist Self-Defeating Impulses

    Great leaders set examples for their employees. Introverts follow this rule in their real lives. For instance, if a person wants his or her employees to arrive on time, he/she follows the same rules. This focus helps them deliver better results in every aspect of professional life.

    Moreover, they also set a positive example for everyone working around them. The desire to do something better always stays inside the mind of introverts. This is why most of them love doing things perfectly. So, most people prefer connecting with introverts for the same reason. No one says no to good company and introverts definitely make for a good one. Besides, who wouldn’t want to adopt some good habits, isn’t it?

    Introverts Crave Meaningful Conversations

    For the unversed, introverts are those people who love in-depth and meaningful conversations. They do not want to waste their time on small talk. As mentioned earlier, they are great listeners and thus, gain deep knowledge about any matter that is discussed.

    Introvert leaders take a step back and listen to what their employees have to say to help them understand the situation better. However, people around them must make sure that they convey only meaningful information.

    Remember, introverts love short talk and that is what makes them unique from others. It is also their mantra for being great leaders. The best part is that people listen to introverts when they speak. They try to create a positive perception of things that makes others feel attracted towards them. Do you want to know why? It is because their contributions are always thought through and well developed. That makes them a valuable asset to the group.

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    Conclusion

    And here’s how we have busted the myth about introverts being less effective leaders. These people might be difficult to talk to, but once they open up, you will find an amazing companion in them.

    They not only make for great leaders but also successful human beings who inspire others with their motivational work. So, if you are thinking that your introverted friend has a long way to go, it’s time to think again! Introverts not only make good leaders but they also make for great companions. It is what makes them great personalities!

    FAQ

    Why might an introverted person make a good leader?

    Introverts are good listeners they crave in-depth and meaningful conversations, introverts avoid being in limelight, and introverts are calm people which makes them better leaders.

    What leadership qualities do introverts have?

    They are calm people, are great listeners, avoid the limelight, and they think first and talk later.

    Why introverts are better leaders than extroverts?

    Introverts avoid being in limelight they let their employees take the spotlight, introverts are calm during a crisis, and introverts are deep thinkers which makes them better leaders.

  • Be a Leader or a Boss? How To Manage a Team Most Effectively

    A person or any individual who has the authorization over employees or any organization is known as the boss. He is the person around to whom any worker can report about their problem or anything related to their job. It signifies that the boss is the immediate supervisor of the employees.

    The boss has the authority by which he exercises the given control over the workers or employees. Besides, a boss gives the orders required, assigns each employee under him their respective tasks, and maintains the record. The boss is the person who is entitled to make crucial decisions on matters concerned. The term ‘ Boss ‘ refers to a person who is the owner or the head of any organization. Thus, a boss can be any supervisor, director, or anyone working on any higher post.

    A leader refers to an individual who has the ability to motivate and influence people for the achievement and accomplishment of mutual goals. The term ‘leader’ refers to a person who graces that dominant position with much responsibility. He is the one who leads the other members of the team. He sets the right objectives, goals, and examples in mutual interest. He is the person who walks with a vision for society. The leader is the one who stays honest to his commitments for the sake of the goals set by him. A leader always keeps striving for the achievement of that mutual goal of people. The way a leader sets examples motivates people to follow his footsteps and directions.

    How to become a good leader?
    What are the efficient ways to manage a team?
    What are the benefits of being a leader rather than a boss?
    Conclusion
    FAQs

    Leader Vs Boss

    How to become a good leader?

    When a question like this arises, then the most important qualities which are cited in a leader are intelligence, assertiveness, conscientiousness. The enthusiastic and energetic leaders are known as Transformational Leaders. They are empowering, enigmatic, positive, and a lot more inspiring. These leaders value their followers as well as inspire them for better performance. So some of the factors to be idealized are:

    1. First comes that an individual should have a thorough understanding of his leadership skills.
    2. A leader must encourage his followers to improve their creativity. It makes a transformational leader intellectual. In return, it helps to achieve mutual goals.
    3. The purpose of fostering these qualities in the group members or the followers makes them go beyond limits and not get disgraced by mere failure.
    4. One of the main four components of transformational leadership is his idealized influence. It is the behavior and attitude of the leader, which makes him stand as a role model in encouraging their followers.
    5. A transformational leader is not worried about the completion of a task. But, he tries to inhibit the passion and genuine spirit among the members for the project they are working on.
    6. The essential quality of a leader is to create one-to-one communication among the people or the followers.

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    What are the efficient ways to manage a team?

    Managing Team
    Managing team

    It’s better to be a leader than a boss. The role of a leader in composing a team is not always about free and smooth sailing. In the beginning, a leader is responsible for a given assignment alone. It is the job of the leader to motivate, energize and lead the team to meet the mutual goals of the organization. It is not going to be easy to work with each and everyone. It is a great challenge for a leader to ensure a smooth drive without any speed breaker obstructing. So these are the possible ways to manage a team:

    1. A leader must keep the employees in a proper loop by regularly informing them about the current projects and their respective deadlines.
    2. A leader must communicate well among the employees and keep them posted about what is going on.
    3. A leader must know all the members of his organization individually on their root levels. It means that a leader is familiar with his group both from a professional aspect and a personal aspect.
    4. A better leader for the coming age must have the ability to prove his authority and take up some crucial decisions for the organization.

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    What are the benefits of being a leader rather than a boss?

    First of all, this is a matter of great respect to grace as a leader for many people. It is because a boss is available anywhere bossing around for the job he is assigned. But, a leader creates the difference by bringing change for the achievement of mutual goals. But talking about this matter, there are more benefits of becoming a leader rather than a leader not only for an individual but also for the convolved. Here are quite a few points which can make an in benefits better:

    1. It is widespread that a leader leads his team but never rules it. A leader never works in front of members. Instead, he works with them.
    2. A leader never gets embarrassed to learn from a person holding a lower position.
    3. A leader always gives time and pays attention to his employees at times. It is necessary for their growth not only as great members but also as human beings.
    4. A leader looks to build better relationships, which will enhance the performance of the employees at the workplace. It makes employees quite creative.
    5. A leader always has a mindset of getting involved and helping the members at any point if they need it.
    6. A leader always tries to make adjustments according to the comfort of the members.

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    Conclusion

    Therefore, a leader is better suited for the organization and a better option for its smooth conduct. It is because every member or employee hopes to see a leader around in the form of a boss. A leader is the only person who takes care of every happening and takes responsibility too. A leader always walks alongside to help at any point may be on a professional or personal level. Hence, a leader is the need of the hour. He is the demand of the society for the revolution rather than a mere boss.

    FAQs

    What are leadership skills?

    Best leadership skills includes:

    • Self-development
    • Team Development
    • Strategic Thinking
    • Ethical Practice
    • Innovation

    What is a good leadership?

    A great leader posses qualities such as:

    • Clear vision
    • Courage
    • Integrity
    • Honesty
    • clear focus

    What separates a boss from a leader?

    Being a leader requires going above and beyond the call of duty whereas a boss is involved in getting the  job responsibilities attained.