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July 28, 2020

BasTalk 31 - The Dhakkan Explosion Vol 1

What the hell is going on here? Why don't get a simple thing ? Why is it so difficult to understand this? If these are the questions exploding in your mind, you know you are in the middle of a …

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July 22, 2020

BasTalk 30 - The Superman Experience

Job Description: Wanted , a rock star, super star , superman with 5 years of work experience. How is the ageing Superman deal with hiring woes amid the pandemic? The greying superman? Is he not useful anymore? But before we …

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July 17, 2020

BasTalk 29 - Stakeholder Management

What if you had Cersei Lannister as your stakeholder ? Now imagine you are Tyrion reporting to Cersei - how do you survive? How would you manage to navigate the complexity of the role and the expectations? This episode is …

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July 12, 2020

BasTalk 28 - Hiring the Dragon Warrior

Most job descriptions ask for a Rockstar,Superstar, something on the lines of a Dragon Warrior . But the question is , are you a Master Shifu? Can you handle top talent if they do work for you ? Join me …

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July 5, 2020

BasTalk 27 - Tom and Jerry Syndrome

What is the Tom and Jerry Syndrome? It's the classic war between Marketing and Sales. This age old rivalry continues till date and more often than not, organizations who figure out this balance, are better suited to success ...

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June 30, 2020

BasTalk 26 - Be Unstoppable

In Sales, be unstoppable. But how? By breaking down mental barriers. Join me in this "salescast" which is dedicated to tech sales folks around the globe fighting each day to hit forecast. Every salesperson worth their quota ...

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June 24, 2020

BasTalk 25 - Office BullyTin

Are you an Office bully? Do people at work avoid you? Do you bully without realising it? As a leader what is being assertive and what is bullying? Have been abusing the vendor client situation? As a service provider does …

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June 18, 2020

BasTalk 24 - The Extreme Sandwich

Think of your hiring mandate. Wanted a Rock Star, Ninja for our Sales team. Sounds familiar isn't it? Does it mean, if you manage to hire all Rock stars in your team, there will be no mediocrity? Does it guarantee …

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June 10, 2020

BasTalk 23 - UnMusk Failure

If you asked someone in 2019, what they thought about Elon Musk's SpaceX mission, they'd perhaps dismiss it off as a rich man's fancy. There were repeated failures along the way, yet he and his team persisted until it became …

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June 6, 2020

BasTalk 22 - LinkedIn Connects 101 Part 3

In continuation of my LinkedIn series, join me in this podcast to learn 8 pet peeves for most leaders when they get a connection request. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gyanban/message

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May 29, 2020

BasTalk 21 - Thanos at work

Do you have a Thanos at work ? How do you deal with tough situations at work? How do you manage conflict resolution? Join me in this ride, where we explore The Trinity of Truth, Thano's reality and more importantly, …

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May 22, 2020

BasTalk 20 - What is your New Normal

With Lockdown reopening in sight, the new normal is at a risk of slipping back to the old normal. What are you going to do differently? Or are you going to give in to your muscle memory of the old …

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May 14, 2020

BasTalk 19 - Sales Plan in 2020

Are you going to hit 100% forecast? Will you make your sales comp this year? Or have you given up already? If you are a tech sales person, tune in to this podcast, to learn a smart way to reach …

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May 3, 2020

BasTalk 18 - Why did you quit your job

Most people leave their jobs because in their view, they are over worked and underpaid. Of course there are many other reasons, like bad manager, colleagues or ecosystem, but money by and large seems to be the biggest driver...

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April 23, 2020

BasTalk 17 - Sambha to Gabbar

What happens when you become a people manager from an individual contributor? What would happen to Samba if he became Gabbar? Well, Gabbar would've to die perhaps for that to happen, but in the common workplace it is not so...

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April 17, 2020

BasTalk 16 - LinkedIn Connects 101 Part 2

Business Leaders & Connection Requests on LinkedIn. Here's a typical example of a LinkedIn connect request : Job Seeker: Hi, can you give me a suitable job? Leader: But I don't know you. JS: But you are a leader, so …

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April 13, 2020

BasTalk 15 - Inside Sales in India

What happens when two leaders have a straight talk on Inside sales? Join us on this interesting ride where we discuss two fundamental questions for folks who are connected, impacted or affected by the inside sales teams in th...

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April 9, 2020

BasTalk 14 - Job Seekers and Recruiters in India.

When you get a call from a recruiter, what are the mistakes and assumptions you make? If you are a recruiter, what can you do to improve your close rates? What are the typical mistakes in some of the questions …

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April 2, 2020

BasTalk 13 - The Pope ,Aspirin and AI

What is common between His Holiness The Pope, the Aspirin and AI ? Find out in this short ride! Hop on to the Omnibus. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gyanban/message

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April 1, 2020

BasTalk 12 - COVID University of People Management.

Yes, you read it right. The COVID University of People Management.What did we learn from this University? Tune in to find out what the professor of COVID university is trying to teach us about democracy in the country and it...

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March 21, 2020

BasTalk 11 - Parenting a Career

Much like parenting, shaping careers is tough. This podcast is for leaders and leaders in waiting to get a sense on some of the key skills to develop,enhance or correct. It shares insights into ways you sculpt a team for …

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March 20, 2020

BasTalk 10 - Introverts & Leadership

Why do we have all expressions of excellence with a negative adjective? Loot,Kill,Stab are phrases we use to attract attention to a point. It is because we live in a world designed by extroverts. Where complex is exciting an...

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March 19, 2020

BasTalk 9 - Job Interviews & Hiring Quirks in India.

Hiring in India is quirky. There are subtexts,undercurrents and other non-verbal communication which happen behind the polite smile and wobbling head. Here are some insights into the hiring mindset in the country juxtaposed w...

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March 17, 2020

BasTalk 8 - LinkedIn Connects 101 - Part 1

In this ride, we talk about the best ways to leverage the power of LinkedIn. How do you connect with leaders, look for jobs or simply create a strong professional network? Listen in to this #bastalk on the Omnibus. --- …

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