Why working women need to be clear about what truly matters to them and accept that trade-offs are inevitable At a gathering, a close friend of mine asked, “How do you manage…
Adding a Personal Touch Goes a Long Way
Why connecting with direct reports on a personal level helps you lead better and strengthen your team In my career, I’ve come across quite a number of managers. What I have observed…
You Have 7 Seconds to Make an Impression, Make it Count
Why women managers need to dress appropriately to be taken seriously in the workplace First impression counts. Humans are visual beings, as much as we should (and know that we need to)…
Aim for Excellence Not Perfection
Why women managers need to focus on the bigger picture and not be overwhelmed by the finer details My direct report sends me an attachment with the message “Here is the PowerPoint…
Bringing and Being Your Authentic Self at Work
Why new women managers need not try to be more “masculine’ to lead well Many times I’ve seen the change in persona of women who have recently been promoted to managers. I…
Giving Feedback is More Than Just Saying “Attagirl”
How to give constructive feedback in a timelier manner (when you don’t like giving bad feedback) As I grew into my role as a manager, I started to realise the importance of…