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As a healthcare leader, do you feel that your job got even busier and you spent most of your time just putting off fires? I am with you! Especially during the pandemic, I felt that my mind was filled with clutter, running from meeting to meeting, from solving one problem to another. Strategic breaks helped …
Convert your vision into positive statements. Break your vision into small chunks of behaviors you will exhibit if you were living your envisioned future self. Say what you will do instead of not do. For example, instead of saying that I will not get defensive when triggered, say that I will do a quick check …
In today’s business and leadership, we all have to take tough decisions. When anxiety is high and it is difficult to keep morale up; we must communicate those decisions clearly and calmly. Here are 5 power tips to help you do just that. Fine-tune your timing and mode of delivery. As the …
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A recruiter recently asked me what would be my ideal culture for a new job. Being a driver, I was quick to answer that I am looking for a culture of accountability. And being a champion for equity, I added that I want to work in a place where employees feel safe and valued for …
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The word Hyperbole comes from Ancient Greek “Above +Throw”, which means exaggerating for effect. Examples- super-excited, you are awesome (as the whole package) instead of calling out and appreciating a particular behavior or a task one might have completed, etc While I have been guilty of using them in my conversation, this is my latest …
As I started my leadership journey, I started observing leaders around, I thought I had to keep up with the facade of executive detachment and soon realized this is not who I am. I wanted to lead authentically, in a way that felt right to me. I started asking myself “How do I want to …
Leaders are evaluated by their ability to communicate effectively. Influence is the key to leadership and leaders often need to sell their ideas to motivate others. However, it is not always an easy task to sell an idea “up”. It depends on your ability to persuade, requiring you to move people toward a position they …
5 Power Tips to Effectively Present your case to the Executive Team. Read More »
Imposter tendency, Overt Self Criticism, and Insecurity seem to be the common themes among Women Leaders. I want to share my personal experience around this and share what has helped me. I have seen a major shift in how I am dealing with my mistakes and my emotions. I started naming my emotions outwardly either by saying it out …
Having to do difficult conversations is an inevitable and crucial part of leadership. While we might not always enjoy them, I see them as the bread and butter for hands-on learning. I have created this simple framework for self-reflection to guide the effective learning process after difficult conversations. Read more on Self Reflection in my …
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Imposter tendency, Overt Self Criticism, and Insecurity seem to be the common themes among Women Leaders. I want to share my personal experience around this and share what has helped me. Along with other things like coaching, around 2 years ago, I started practicing these simple things, and I have seen a major shift in how I …
