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Arjun Buxi
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
How to be Assertive
Many people have asked me for techniques to communicate more assertively. What does that mean? Assertive does NOT mean being aggressive,...
Arjun Buxi
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
How to make the most out of networking meetings
So you managed to get a 30 minute coffee meeting with a key stakeholder. Now what? Think strategically — What does success look like for...
Arjun Buxi
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
How to use Communication to manage Conflict
Have you ever been in a verbal conflict? Sure you have! It is one of the most common experiences, be it in our work lives or personal...
Arjun Buxi
- Sep 20, 2022
- 1 min
What is your time worth?
A friend once told me, "don't be efficient, be effective". Most of us are focused on saving as much time as possible, reducing time spent...
Arjun Buxi
- Sep 16, 2022
- 2 min
The Case Against Quiet Quitting
People are misaligned with the economy. Let me explain — just last month, in August 2022, a top searched term was “Quiet Quitting”. I...
Arjun Buxi
- Sep 1, 2022
- 1 min
How to plan when nothing goes to plan
It's a jungle out there - all your strategies gone up in smoke because of something that's happening thousands of miles away. Every...
Arjun Buxi
- Aug 31, 2022
- 2 min
Strategy as a marathon, not a sprint
Every leader latches on to "strategy" as a buzzword, very few really sit and think through it as a way of working, and even thinking....
Arjun Buxi
- Aug 23, 2022
- 2 min
Finding the Path Forward
If the first step in a long journey is the hardest, the next hardest is the step, or steps, we take when times are hard. In a year of...
Arjun Buxi
- Aug 16, 2022
- 1 min
How do you see yourself as a leader?
How do you see yourself as a leader? Some leaders tell others what to do. Others do all the work themselves ("If you want it done...
Arjun Buxi
- Aug 9, 2022
- 1 min
Taking Yourself Seriously
If people aren't following through with your requests- ask yourself, is it them or you? The best way to get others to take you seriously...
Arjun Buxi
- Jul 20, 2022
- 1 min
Should you write a cover letter?
How do you feel about Cover Letters, do they improve your chances of getting an interview? The news shows changing attitudes about cover...
Arjun Buxi
- Jul 6, 2022
- 1 min
Always pick effectiveness over efficiency.
Always pick effectiveness over efficiency. I remember this great quote which came from Peter Drucker, mentioned in a college seminar...
Arjun Buxi
- Jun 23, 2022
- 1 min
How to be confident in your next meeting
Do meetings make you anxious? Many have shared with me how the meeting situation is daunting - many critical eyes and voices examining...
Arjun Buxi
- Jun 15, 2022
- 1 min
How to see the Big Picture
Leaders have an eye for how things connect. Being able to spot the connections requires a nimble adjustment from the detail view to the...
Arjun Buxi
- Jun 9, 2022
- 1 min
How to think about Leadership Interviews
Interviews are nerve wracking for the best of us, especially those for leadership roles. So what can we do to improve our odds of...
Arjun Buxi
- May 10, 2022
- 1 min
Speaking up in meetings
Have you been in a meeting and not known how to speak up? Some meetings we attend don't have a "starring role" for us, and yet it's a...
Arjun Buxi
- May 4, 2022
- 1 min
Kindness in Leadership
May is Mental Health Awareness month. I normally don't post about this stuff but an alarming number of people I know - friends, clients...
Arjun Buxi
- Apr 26, 2022
- 1 min
Zoom in to Focus, Zoom out for Perspective
The best leaders are able to figure out 'how' with the finer details and 'why' from the big picture. Like the saying goes, you don't want...
Arjun Buxi
- Apr 20, 2022
- 1 min
How to make your audience remember the main idea
Here's the conundrum - we usually have a lot to say, and people are forgetful. We end up repeating ourselves, and this usually takes away...
Arjun Buxi
- Apr 14, 2022
- 1 min
It's OK to take credit for your hard work
This should go without saying, but you deserve to be recognized for your hard work. Humility is one of the greatest virtues, it literally...