Author Archives: jasbindar.singh

12 Questions for Building a High Performance Team

Posted on 24 September, 2015 by jasbindar.singh

The power of teamwork was proven in a very dramatic and unexpected way with the result of the Japan and South Africa pool match in the Rugby World Cup this last weekend. Japan, the underdogs faced the seeming insurmountable odds … Continue reading →

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Leaders in Transition

Posted on 24 September, 2015 by jasbindar.singh

I am delighted to have Hilary Potts as my guest this month. Hilary Potts is a leadership strategist, and business coach specializing in organizational change and executive transition. A former C-suite executive with vast global experience, she helps senior leaders … Continue reading →

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Leadership: Fostering a Culture of Inclusivity

Posted on 5 September, 2015 by jasbindar.singh

Relationships change us, reveal us, evoke more from us. Only when we join with others do our gifts become visible, even to ourselves. – M. Wheatley & M. Keller-Rogers How much of you, your full self can you bring to … Continue reading →

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Three Simple Strategies for Networking Success

Posted on 5 September, 2015 by jasbindar.singh

“Authenticity is what makes a relatable person believable. It is what makes the relatability sustainable. Anyone can fake relatability for a time, but authenticity is what makes it real.” – Michele Jennae, The Connectworker Are you a reluctant networker?  So many times, I … Continue reading →

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Leadership: Receiving Feedback

Posted on 5 September, 2015 by jasbindar.singh

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. – Winston Churchill Okay – hands up  if  you have gotten defensive in the face of expected or unexpected feedback sometime … Continue reading →

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Leadership: Giving and Receiving Feedback

Posted on 5 September, 2015 by jasbindar.singh

“Feedback is the breakfast of champions. -Ken Blanchard Giving and receiving feedback helps us grow both at work and in our personal lives. At work, giving and receiving feedback  is a key part of a manager or leader’s life. And it has … Continue reading →

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What is Your Leadership Style?

Posted on 9 August, 2015 by jasbindar.singh

To lead people, walk beside them … As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate … When the best … Continue reading →

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Leadership Imperative – How to Stay Focused on the Strategic

Posted on 7 August, 2015 by jasbindar.singh

Thinking about your role will automatically get you in the frame of mind to get your strategy and game plan right before you step onto that field. – Harbhajan Singh Not surprisingly we are all in a similar context of … Continue reading →

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Leadership Challenge – Strategic vs. Tactical

Posted on 7 August, 2015 by jasbindar.singh

“There is nothing quite so useless as doing with great efficiency something that should not be done at all.” – Peter Drucker The Challenge On a recent flight back home, my neighbour and I got chatting. He was an experienced, … Continue reading →

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Leadership: Manage Your Emotions

Posted on 14 June, 2015 by jasbindar.singh

“Self-knowledge is something everyone can grasp. When you understand your emotions, you will have the capacity to understand other peoples emotions too.” Swami Suddhananda   The gift of emotions The spectre of emotions we experience is a true gift. Imagine … Continue reading →

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