Best leaders are known for their effective communication skills. It mean clear, concise and getting to their point fast. What about you? Are you a “to the point” or a long-winded speaker? When you make a presentation or answer a question in a meeting, do you ramble, sharing lots of details… and by the end, … Read More
It was January 2009. I was in Doha for an international conference, invited to speak about women’s rights and empowerment. The moment came. I was on the stage with 3 other panelists. Hundreds of pairs of eyes were on me. Suddenly, my heart was racing twice as fast, and my forehead got covered in sweat. … Read More
“My main career challenge is cultural,” confessed Nigella, a new manager at GE Renewable Energy. “I cannot bring myself to talk about myself, my work or my accomplishments. Someone else can do it, but not me. That’s the way I was brought up in my culture of origin.” A lot of women feel the same, … Read More
Business leaders and companies understood the power of story-telling long time ago and use it effectively to advance their goals.