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Ei Cafe with AzeemMentoring for Leadership: Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders with Dr. Ruth GotianMentoring can be a powerful tool to grow leaders by providing personalized guidance, fostering skill development, and boosting confidence. Through mentoring, experienced leaders share valuable insights, help mentees navigate challenges, and support their professional growth, creating a more capable and prepared next generation of leaders. 🌱.
Join us in the latest episode of Ei Cafe with Azeem as we dive deep into Mentoring in Leadership: Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders with our esteemed guest, Dr. Ruth Gotian - Chief Learning Officer and Associate Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine. 🎙️
In this...2024-08-0726 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemCrafting Culture: The Power of Storytelling in Shaping Organizational Identity with Karen EberCrafting cultures involves intentionally developing shared values, beliefs, and practices within an organization, which is crucial for driving employee engagement and satisfaction. It aligns employees with the organization's
mission, enhances performance, and attracts top talent. A strong culture also facilitates change management and builds a robust brand and reputation, contributing to overall organizational success.
This episode of Ei Café with Azeem, Crafting
Culture: through The Power of Storytelling in Shaping Organizational Identity" Storytelling plays a pivotal role in crafting organizational culture by conveying core values, history, and vision in a relatable and engaging way. It...2024-07-1733 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemTransforming Organizational Challenges with Human-Centered Strategies" with Vaughn BroderickTransforming organizational challenges involves leveraging innovative strategies like design thinking to address resistance to change, improve communication, and boost productivity. By focusing on user-centric
solutions, organizations can create an adaptive and resilient culture. Emphasizing continuous learning and collaboration is key to overcoming obstacles and achieving sustainable growth.
Vaughan Broderick 🦆🌳, a Design Thinking coach from New Zealand checked to Discover how this user-centric approach fosters innovation, tackles resistance to change, and boosts productivity.
Transforming organizational challenges with human-centered strategies,such as design thinking, involves empathizing with employees to understand their needs and pain points...2024-06-1932 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemFrom Feedback to Fulfilment: Building a Culture of Continuous Employee Engagement with Andrew StotterTransitioning feedback into fulfilment involves fostering an environment where ongoing employee engagement is a priority. This entails actively seeking and using feedback to enhance employee experiences, ultimately leading to a fulfilling work culture.
Now how can leaders & organization can do this ?
Andrew Stotter-Brooks - Chief Learner at Weird Human checked in to the cafe to share some of his insights & experiences on the topic "From Feedback to Fulfilment: Building a Culture of Continuous Employee Engagement"
Creating a workplace culture of continuous employee engagement is more than just collecting feedback; it's about transforming input...2023-10-1130 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemLeadership's Role in Shaping Workplace Culture: From Vision to Execution with Cathy SheppardIn today's rapidly evolving business landscape, workplace culture has emerged as a defining factor that influences an organization's ability to attract top talent, retain employees,
and achieve long-term success. It's widely acknowledged that a healthy workplace culture fosters employee engagement, innovation, and productivity. Yet, what often remains underestimated is the significant role that leadership plays in shaping and sustaining this culture.
how leaders serve as the architects of a company's cultural vision and how they navigate the complex journey from articulating that vision to executing it in practical, day-to-day operations.
Cathy Sheppard...2023-10-0431 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemGlobal Trends in Stress and Anxiety: What is happening in the world? with Dr. Suzanne HenwodStress and anxiety have become prominent global issues, transcending borders and affecting people across different cultures and societies. The modern world's rapid changes, technological advancements, and evolving lifestyles have
contributed to rising levels of stress and anxiety.
How can we work towards promoting better mental well-being on a global scale ?
Dr. Suzanne Henwood : Director at Mbraining4success &
Neuroscience Based Coach and Counsellor working in the field of Stress and Anxiety checked in to the cafe to have conversation on the topic " Global Trends in Stress and Anxiety: What is happening in the world?"
Social media a...2023-09-2929 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemBuilding Collective purpose : An Approach to Shared Leadership with Dr. William RameyIn a gaining momentum. In this era of interconnectedness, individuals from various backgrounds come together to form a cohesive unit, where leadership is a collective effort rather than a singular role.
The cornerstone of this approach is "Building Collective Purpose." This progressive strategy involves aligning a diverse group of individuals under a common vision, enabling them to contribute their unique strengths towards a shared goal.
Join us as we delve into the power of shared leadership and explore how fostering a collective purpose can shape the future of effective and transformative leadership.world that thrives...2023-09-2034 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemHow Generative Conversations Solve Tension with Janet M HarveyWe all know that conflict and tension is an inevitable part of any workplace, and poor management of these conflicts can lead to negative outcomes such as employee disengagement, low morale, and decreased productivity.
What if there was a way to approach tension from a place of an emotional intelligence, leading to better outcomes for all parties involved?
What If there was a way to Learn how to harness the power of emotional intelligence through generative conversation skills to elevate your leadership, transform your workplace culture, and create a positive impact in the world
2023-09-1432 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemBurnout, What is it & how do you prevent it with Grant HerbertBurnout is a psychological, emotional, and physical state of exhaustion caused by chronic, excessive, and prolonged stress. It typically occurs in response to demanding work or lifestyle situations but can also arise from other sources of stress, such as personal relationships or caregiving responsibilities.
Burnout is not simply a feeling of being tired or overworked; it is characterized by a sense of detachment, and a decline in overall functioning. In a VUCA world, individuals often experience
heightened levels of stress, as they must constantly adapt to new situations, navigate uncertainty, and deal with increasing demands and pressures. 2023-07-2534 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemHow to build Cult like following with Dov BaronBuilding a cult-like followership refers to the process of cultivating an intensely loyal and dedicated group of individuals who are deeply committed to a particular person, ideology, or organization. While the term "cult" often carries negative connotations, there are instances where establishing a strong followership can be perceived as important and advantageous.
Now the question is how to build a Cult like followership for an advantage?
Dov Baron a leadership strategist checked in to the cafe to a conversation and "How to build Cult like following ?
Dov mentioned that a cult doesn't...2023-07-1235 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemDo we really have a toxic work culture? with Jessica KriegelWorkplace culture sets the tone for how employees experience their work environment and directly impacts their engagement, satisfaction, productivity, and overall success. Investing in a positive and inclusive
culture benefits both individuals and organizations, fostering a harmonious, motivated, and thriving workforce.
Jessica Kriegel – Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture At Culture Partner checked in to the cafe to & shared some amazing insights on the topic of "Do we really have a toxic work culture?"
Jessica emphasized that Culture is the key driver of Results and emphasized the significance of establishing the right culture wi...2023-07-0530 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemArtificial Intelligence, is it a competition or a Companion for Emotional BeingIn this rapidly advancing technological era, AI has emerged as a force to be reckoned with, raising important questions about its impact on human emotions
and our very sense of companionship. How is our evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and human emotions ? Is it competition or a companion ?
Nabil Bouassaba– Founder & CEO at Ai 4 Emotional Intelligence Checked in to the cafe & shared his insights & experience on the topic "Artificial Intelligence, is it a competition or a Companion for Emotional Being"
Nabil did mentioned that Artificial Intelligence will grow & evolve invery short period of time. People need to adopt & use it wi...2023-06-2835 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemHow do you MOVE from command to coaching leadership style in a High Stake situation? with Carol KauffmanLeaders in high-stakes situations play a critical role in guiding their teams and organizations through challenging and pivotal moments. It is important for a
leader to adopt skill that matters in those moments. What are the qualities, strategies, and responsibilities of leaders need to excel in high-stakes
environments. how effective leaders can maintain composure, make decisive decisions, inspire confidence, and foster a sense of unity and resilience within their teams when the stakes are at their highest.
In such situation Do leaders need to take Command approach or an Approach of Coaching ?
Dr. Carol Kauffman...2023-06-2134 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemPower of Stories & how to make an impact with it?In a world filled with excessive information, noise, and hype, the art of storytelling stands out by effectively delivering messages and influencing people. Stories have the potential to secure employment, attract customers, forge partnerships, and impress investors, as emphasized in Rob Biesenbach's book "Unleash the Power of Storytelling: Win Hearts, Change Minds, Get Results."
During an insightful session at the café, David D. Doeeier, an expert in speech development and delivery, shed light on the "Power of Stories and how to make an impact with it". Among the three key elements he highlighted for effective speeches and p...2023-06-1430 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemEmotional Intelligence in Tech: How EQ Became the New IQ with Andrea StoneIn order to thrive in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, fluency in three languages is crucial: the language of code, the language of clients, and the language of colleagues. In this era dominated by discussions on Artificial Intelligence, we may possess top-tier talent, utilize cutting-edge tools, and foster an exceptional work environment. However, there is still an elusive element that brings everything together—a special kind of magic. This begs the question: What exactly is this magic sought after in the tech world? Is it high IQ, advanced AI, or perhaps emotional intelligence (EQ)?
Andrea Stone, th...2023-06-0732 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemHow to get your people to see what your saying? An approach to visual thinking with Todd CherchesJoin us for this episode of our podcast as we explore the crucial link between leadership and communication. As we delve into the topic, we acknowledge the fundamental role communication plays in inspiring followership and achieving effective leadership. Nonetheless, leadership encompasses more than just communication skills. Frequently, leaders encounter challenges in implementing their strategies due to communication breakdowns. Hence, we investigate the elusive component of the leadership puzzle and provide insights on how to guarantee genuine understanding of your message by your team.
We're thrilled to have Todd Cherches with us today, an esteemed executive coach, management...2023-06-0129 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemRewiring our Relationship with Money with Vishal GeorgeWe have been programmed to think that money is a scarce commodity. We have been programmed to believe it's only for a small percentage of people in the world. And these programs are our belief systems, which directly effect how we feel, the actions we take and thus reflecting in our bank accounts and how we live.
We adopt beliefs about money from our families, socio-cultural environment, and significant life events. We can think of them like scripts of a play that are handed to us. Often we don’t even know who the author is of our scrip...2023-05-2435 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemSelf Coaching for Leaders with Andrew TallentsThere’s pressure on us all to succeed. We either push ourselves or try to meet other people’s expectations. But when the whole world is struggling in these days, we all need a little help. Some of us hire coaches. Some of us are coaches. We all have the capacity to coach ourselves, and there’s no better time than now to develop our self-mastery and show ourselves some kindness. Can we really Self coach ?
Andrew Tallents: Founder and Managing Partner at The Tallents Partnership | Conscious Leadership Coach |Author checked in to the cafe to have a conve...2023-03-2031 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemLaughter, is it a healer ? With Archana RaoLaughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain, How can we incorporate laughter into your daily life.
Archana Rao- Laughter Yoga Ambassador | Corporate Wellness Coach checked in to the cafe to have a conversation around Laughter & what benefits bring to Human beings & our emotions. Archana did mention that Laughter Yoga is a unique concept of unconditional laughter, according to this, anyone can laugh for n...2023-03-1337 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemDo emotions even belong in the workplace with Lorissa GarciaEmotions play a role in every aspect of our lives, including the workplace. In fact, emotions can have a powerful impact on organizational behavior and communication. For example, positive experience like happiness and gratitude can lead to increased cooperation and teamwork. On the other hand, negative experiences like anger and anxiety can lead to conflict and miscommunication. Now the question is are these emotions welcomed in to the workplaces ?
Lorissa Garcia - Founder & culture Crafter: Assembly Culture checked in to the cafe to have a conversation around "Do emotions even belong in the workplace".
it’s...2023-03-0632 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemThe Impact of Emotional Intelligence and Coaching on Leader’s Effectiveness with Ellen B Van OostenAn effective leader will directly impact the workforce as a whole. How? Leaders set an example by the way they behave. Effective leaders, who demonstrate that they are authentic, trustworthy, and consistent, ultimately help all other managers and leaders in the business, a good leader helps create cohesive teams. Of course there ARE many more. But how Emotional intelligence & coaching can have an impact on leaders effectiveness ?
Ellen B Van Oosten- Associate Professor- at Case western reserve university.-USA checked in to the cafe to have a conversation around the topic of "The Impact of Emotional Intelligence a...2023-02-2747 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemHow to get the best out of your team ? with Ishan GalapathyWith conflicting priorities, mixed skill sets and increasingly busy workloads, as a Manager sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get the best results from your team, in any workplace, being part of a team is a positive and productive experience. Employees are encouraged to work together while being led by their manager. When overseeing teams, it is a manager’s responsibility to ensure everyone is contributing and you are getting the most out of your people. Can teams lead towards Excellence , I mean not just excellence including operational Excellence ?
Ishan Galapathy - Produ...2023-02-1549 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemAre conflicts really unproductive in the workplaceWorkplace conflict is inevitable when employees of various backgrounds and different work styles are brought together for a shared business purpose. Conflict can—and should—be managed and resolved. With tensions and anxieties at an all-time high due to the current political divide and racial inequity discussions at work, the chances for workplace conflict have increased. So the question is Are conflicts really unproductive in the workplace?
Liane Davey- Co Founder-3COze Inc, Author ,Speaker & HBR contributor checked in to the cafe to have a conversation around workplace conflict & whether they are unproductive?
Many experts maint...2023-01-2734 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemInnovation Culture, is it an investment? with Mohamed AlTajer65m years ago an asteroid the size of a small mountain struck the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and everything changed. Interestingly, it wasn’t the impact that killed off the majority of the dinosaurs but the rapid change in global environment that followed. These huge beasts who ruled the earth for 180m years, unsurprisingly could not adapt fast enough.
Our world has changed too, but our meteor strike has been technology. The unprecedented rate of change we now see leaves many breathless; and this is just the beginning. Quantum computers will soon be an everyday reality and ma...2023-01-1940 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemRising strong from rock bottom with Sarinda UnambooweLife is full of ups and downs, sometimes we win and other times we lose. In some cases, the loss is so hard that it drops you to the lowest level possible: rock bottom. It is the point where all the odds are stacked against you and your chances of recovery are slim to none. At rock bottom, you have no one but yourself to rely on. Unfortunately, through life's challenges, many of us will probably reach this level at some point in our lives. However, the experience of each and everyone will greatly depend on how we will...2022-12-2240 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemCan Music be an emotional regulatorMusic listening is an integral and oftentimes purposeful activity in our daily lives. We listen to particular tracks in order to change our current emotional state or in order to maintain it. How we react to a particular song not only depends on the musical attributes of that song but on various situational and personal factors. Well renowned Sri Lankan Music Artist & Entrepreneur Bathiya Jayakody (know as BNS) checked in to the cafe to share his insights & experience on How Music is a vital component & how it can be a regulator of our emotions.
Music has a strong connection to f...2022-12-0739 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemHow to EQuip our kids for better future with Jay LevinsAs parents, we automatically want the best for our children – to be healthy, to be safe, and to also be equipped with skills and resources that’ll help them succeed in their adult lives. A lot of these lifelong skills are obtained during their early years of learning, Have you ever wondered how independent your child actually is? Will your child be able to look after himself/herself if left alone for a while? Do you think your child is well-equipped with essential life skills to face the world?
Jay Levins - A Media Leader, Social Entrepreneur, Spea...2022-10-0529 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemCan we take Charge in Difficult times, If yes how? with Ambreen NadeemNo one wants to think about a crisis taking place. But whenever major, serious events or tsunami-sized waters surface at work, those are the times in which you, as the leader, must visibly take charge as “the leader.” Moreover, while it’s great to count on your team members and empower them to display initiative, you need to be front and center, vividly displaying active and engaged leadership when confronted with such moments of truth. Through your actions and communications, you’ll better control your own destiny and build your reputation as one of those strong leaders who is fearless...2022-09-2839 min
Ei Cafe with Azeemව්යවසායකත්වය සඳහා නිර්මාණශීලිත්වය සහ නවෝත්පාදනය අත්යවශ්යද?ආයෝජකයින් ආකර්ෂණය කර ගැනීමට, අනික් තරඟකරුවන්ට වඩා ඉදිරියෙන් සිටීමට නිර්මාණශීලිත්වය සහ නවෝත්පාදනය අවශ්ය වේ. ඕනෑම ව්යාපාරයකට තරඟකාරී වාසියක් ලබා ගත හැක්කේ නවෝත්පාදන සහ නිර්මාණශීලීත්වය තුළින් පමණි. තීරණ ගැනීම, නිර්මාණශීලීත්වයේ සහ නවෝත්පාදන ක්රියාවලියේ වැදගත් කාර්යභාරයක් ඉටු කරයි. එහිදී ව්යවසායකයින් තම අතීත අත්දැකීම් වලින් ඉගෙන ගත යුතු අතර හොඳම අදහස තීරණය කිරීමට පෙර විශ්ලේෂණය කළ යුතුය. නිර්මාණාත්මක විශ්ලේෂණයෙන් පසු ඕනෑම අදහසක් සාර්ථකව ක්රියාත්මක කළ හැකිය. ව්යාපාරයක සාර්ථකත්වය රඳා පවතින්නේ ව්යවසායකත්වයේ සහ නිර්මාණශීලීත්වයේ පරිපූර්ණ සංයෝජනයක් මතය. ඕනෑම ව්යාපාරයක සාර්ථකත්වය සඳහා නිර්මාණශීලීත්වය අත්යවශ්ය කාර්යභාරයක් ඉටු කරන බව අවබෝධ කර ගැනීමට ව්යවසායකයින්ට දැන් කාලය පැමිණ තිබේ.
Unicorn Factory හි නිර්මාතෘ, ව්යවසායක සහ නිෂ්පාදන සංවර්ධන විශේෂඥ ජෙහාන් විජේසිංහ EI Café වෙත පැමිණ, “ව්යවසායකත්වයේ නිර්මාණශීලිත්වය සහ නවෝත්පාදනය පිළිබඳ තම අවබෝධය සහ අත්දැකීම් බෙදාහදා ගත්තේ මෙලෙසය. මෙහිදී ඔහු ව්යාපාරයක් පවත්වාගෙන යාම සහ ව්යවසායකයෙකු වීම අතර වෙනස ඉස්මතු කළේය.
සමාජයේ පවතින ගැටලුවක් හඳුනාගෙන භාණ්ඩය සහ සේවාව සමඟ විසඳුමක් ලබා දීම (Solution), අගය එකතු කිරීම(Value Addition) සහ එය අලෙවි කිරීම ව්යවසායකත්වයේ ක්රියාවලියයි.
එම ක්රියාවලියේදී නිර්මාණශීලිත්වය(Creativity) සහ නවෝත්පාදනය(Innovation) වැදගත් අංගයකි. නිර්මාණශීලිත්වය සහ නවෝත්පාදනය ( Creativity and Innovation) යනු කුසලතාවයක් බවත් එය වර්ධනය කළ හැකි බවත් ව්යාපාරය දියුණු කිරීමට සහ වර්ධනය කිරීමට එය අත්යවශ්ය බවත් ජෙහාන් සඳහන් කළේය.
අවාසනාවකට මෙන්, බොහෝ ප්රමුඛ ආයතන නිර්මාණාත්මක චින්තනය සහ නවෝත්පාදනයට වඩා බුද්ධිය කෙරෙහි වැඩි අවධානයක් යොමු කරයි. නිර්මාණශීලී මනසක් ඇති සේවකයින් ඕනෑම ආයතනයක තීරණාත්මක කාර්යභාරයක් ඉටු කරයි. සමාගමට ගැලපෙන ආකාරයට ඔවුන්ගේ කුසලතා හැඩගස්වාගත හැකි නම් නිසැකවම ඔවුන් සමාගමට වටිනා සම්පතක් වනු ඇත.
ව්යවසායකයෙකුට ව්යාපාරය මුහුණ දෙන විවිධ ගැටළු සඳහා නව්ය විසඳුම් ලබා ගැනීම සඳහා තවමත් ගවේෂණය කර නොමැති විෂය පථ අත්හදා බැලීමට නිර්මාණශීලීත්වය ඉඩ සලසයි.
ජෙහාන් විජේසිංහ මෙම කථාංගයේ අපූරු ඉඟි සහ ශිල්පීය ක්රම කිහිපයක් බෙදා ගත්තේය. ඔබ කළ යුත්තේ Play බොත්තම ඔබා EI Café වෙත පිවිසීමය.
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2022-09-2136 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemVisual Thinking, Can it make a difference in Strategy development with Tim HamonsThinking with pictures sounds a bit silly, reminds us of kindergarten flash cards as we memorised our letters. And yet, it remains a crucial instrument of complex thought, even a simple diagram can tell you much more than a naked explanation. The very moment of becoming mentally aware is beautifully expressed with a heartfelt, “Ah, I see.”
BUT WHAT IF I ASKED HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT VISUAL LISTENING ? HOW IT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE ?
Tim Hamons : FOUNDER: ART OF AWAKENING , CREATIVITY & VISUAL THINKING CONSULTANT checked in to cafe to share his knowledge & experineces on Visual List...2022-09-1434 min
Ei Cafe with Azeemනව පරපුරේ නායකත්වය , තමන් තුළ වර්ධනය කරගත යුත්තේ මොනවාද ? - ආචාර්ය රනිල් සුගතදාසනව පරපුරේ නායකත්වය යනු, අධික කැලඹීම් සහිත කාලවලදී පෙරමුණ ගැනීම වන අතර, සාර්ථක නව පරපුරේ නායකත්වය , වෙනස්වීම්වලට මුහුණදීමේ සහ අභියෝග හමුවේ නොසැලී සිටිමේ ප්රවීණයන් වනු ඇත.
21 වන ශතවර්ෂයේ නායකත්වය නිරන්තර වෙනස්වීම්, භූ දේශපාලනික අස්ථාවරත්වය, තාක්ෂණික බාධා කිරීම් සහ ආර්ථික හා දේශපාලන අවිනිශ්චිතතාවයන් යන බලපෑම්වලට හසුවනු ඇත.
මෙම බලපෑම් තමන්ගේ පාලනයට ගෙන, ඒවාට ඉහළින් වැජබීම නව පරපුරේ නායකයන් නිර්වචනය කරන ප්රධාන ලක්ෂණය වනු ඇත.
එසේනම් ඔවුහු, ඔවුන් තුළ වර්ධනය කරගත යුත්තේ මොනවාද?
ආචාර්ය රනිල් සුගතදාස: The Motivator හි නිර්මාතෘ,කළමනාකරණ සහ නායකත්ව පුහුණුකරු pasugiya dhinaka EI cafe වෙත ගොඩවැදුන අතර නව පරපුරේ නායකයන් පිලිබඳ තම අවබෝධය සහ අත්දැකීම් බෙදාගැනීමට උත්සුක විය .
එහිදී ඔහු නව පරපුරේ නායකයන් තමන් තුළ වර්ධනය කරගත යුතු ගුණාංග පිලිබදව සිය අදහස් පළ කළේය. ඔහු පවසා සිටියේ නව පරපුර ඉතාම නිර්මාණශීලී සහ අතිදක්ෂ බවය.
ඔවුන් සතුව ඉහළ තාක්ෂණික දැනුමක් ඇති අතර නව ප්රවණතා වලට ඉතා ශීඝ්රයෙන් අනුගත වීමේ හැකියාවද අවුන් සතුව ඇත.
ඔවුන් වර්ධනය කර ගත යුතු ප්රධාන කුසලතාවයක් ලෙස ආචාර්යවරයා දකින්නේ ඔවුන්ගේ හදවතින් සවන් දීම, හදවතින් සිතීම සහ අන් අයගේ දෘෂ්ටිකෝණ කෙරෙහි වැඩි අවධානයක් යොමු කිරීමයි.
චිත්තවේගීය බුද්ධියේ කුසලතාව ඉතා වැදගත් බව ආචාර්ය රනිල්ගේ අදහසයි.
ගැටළු නිරාකරණය, සමාජීය ගැටළු නිරාකරණය ක්රීමේ ආකල්පයේ සිට ගැටළු විසඳීම තවත් විචාරශීලී කුසලතා වලින් එකක් විය යුතුය. සෑම පුද්ගලයෙකුටම රටේ ක්රමවේද වෙනසක් අපේක්ෂා කරනු වෙනුවට රටේ අභිවෘද්ධිය සඳහා දායක විය හැකි සහ දායක විය යුතුයි.
නව පරපුරේ නායකයින් වෙත “වෙනස් වීම“ සහ “වඩා හොඳ වීම“ යන පරමාර්ථයන් පැවරී ඇත.
ඔවුන්ගේ දක්ෂතාවය සහ චරිතය පරීක්ෂා කරන බලවේග තවදුරටත් එක් එක් සංවිධානයන්ට විශේෂිත නොවන අතර ඒවා වෘත්තිය හෝ කර්මාන්තයට විශේෂිතද නොවේ.
ආයතනික උපාය මාර්ග සහ සංවර්ධන මාර්ග හැකියාව අනුව ඒවා වඩා විශාල, පුළුල් හා වඩා බලපෑම් සහගත වේ.
ආචාර්ය රනිල් මෙම කථාංගයේ, විශ්මයජනක ඉඟි සහ ක්රමවේද කිහිපයක් බෙදා ගත්තේය. මෙයට සවන්දීමට පහතින් ඇති Play බොත්තම ඔබා EI Cafe වෙත පිවිසෙන්න.
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2022-09-0835 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemWorkplace wellbeing-why does it matter? with Tamara BucklandTo truly build a more resilient workforce and rebuild the economy, employers should prioritize well-being, which is the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. Businesses should treat well-being as a tangible skill, a critical business input, and a measurable outcome.
Tamara Buckland - Chief Visionary Officer at Bloom HQ & designer of Riders & Elephants The Wellbeing Deck, checked in to the cafe to explore on "why does well-being matter in the workplace"
Well-being has now become a large spectrum, from physical, mental, social, spiritual & financial wellbeing, Employee well-being is about connecting all these elements. Workplace W...2022-08-3135 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemWhat does it mean to be a compassionate leader with Steve HargreavesCompassion can be defined as ‘a sensitivity to suffering in self and others with a commitment to try to alleviate and prevent it’ (Gilbert 2013). We can experience compassion in different ways: we can feel compassion for other people; we can experience compassion from others; and there is also the compassion we can direct towards ourselves. How do compassionate leaders behave? What does it mean to be a compassionate leader ?
Steven Hargreaves : Founder & Managing Director - The Compassionate Leadership Company , Author of Compassionate Leadership Playbook, Riders & Elephant Specialist .checked in to the cafe to share his insight & experience on "What does it m...2022-08-2435 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemOffice Politics, Is it good , Bad or something else with Jennifer RandiveWhat do you think of when you hear the words "office politics"? Is it all about "backstabbing," spreading malicious rumours, and "sucking up" to the right people? If so, you'll likely want to stay as far away from it as you can!. But, like it or loathe it, office politics are a fact of life in any organization. And it is possible to promote yourself and your cause without compromising your values or those of your organization.
Jennifer Randive :THE MAVERICKS CEO, checks in to the cafe & shared some interesting insights & experiences on office politics.
The truth is, politics is...2022-08-1735 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemCan LEGO be a Game changer for Educators with Emad SaifThis world requires a new paradigm for growing up and therefore also for education,” Bill Drayton wrote last year in Stanford Social Innovation Review. “Just as 50 to 100 years ago society took the radical step of saying that every person must master written language, now we must insist that every person have the social skills necessary to be an effective, confident change maker before age 21.”If So the question is how, there’s a growing body of research and evidence that suggests that playful learning -- not rigid structure -- is the answer
Emad Saif : Entrepreneurship educator, university lecturer, international trainer, engineer...2022-08-1033 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemRaising Awareness of Unconscious bias & its impact on workplace with Prachi ThakurThe effects of unconscious or unintentional bias resonate throughout the entire structure of an organisation. From the people you hire, to the processes in place, unconscious bias affects everything and everyone and most of the time it is usually unrecognised.
Unconscious bias occurs when people favour others who look like them and/or share their values. For example, a person may be drawn to someone with a similar educational background, from the same area, or who is the same colour or ethnicity as them.
It is important for leaders and managers to be aware of...2022-08-0334 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemHow can Play Heal people? with Loretta VeneyIn our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing. When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well. My Question is How can Play heal or Can play Heal pe...2022-07-2739 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemLeadership in times of Crisis with Monica Zionede HallWhen leading through a crisis, most leaders are forced to think and behave in ways that feel unfamiliar. Whether it’s a technological, financial, natural, or health crisis — at work or in the community — crises demand that leaders take an emergency response plan and adapt it as new evidence and factors present themselves. All the while, effective leaders are able to remain calm and maintain a sense of perspective. According to Gene Klann, author of the book Crisis Leadership, “During a crisis, your goal is to reduce loss and keep things operating as normal as possible.”
Monica Zionede Hal...2022-05-0634 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemRaising an Emotionally Intelligent Child with Lata SinghMost advice on parenting focuses on how to deal with misbehaviour. While helpful, this is also akin to only offering advice on how to survive after a nuclear holocaust and not talking about how to prevent one
What usually underlies bad behavior is how the child handles negative emotions. And this is something we rarely teach deliberately and almost never teach well. Showing kids how to recognise and deal with feelings prevents misbehaviour — and it’s a skill that will serve them their entire lives. It prevents tantrums at age 4 but it’s also the difference between saving...2022-04-2743 min
Ei Cafe with Azeemරැකියාවේ දී මානසික යහපැවැත්ම පවත්වා ගත යුත්තේ කෙසේද ?- ජීවනී වීරසේකර ( Sinhala Episode)රැකියාවේ දී මානසික යහපැවැත්ම පවත්වා ගත යුත්තේ කෙසේද ? ( How to Develop Mental Wellbeing at workplace )
අද ලෝකය ඉතා තරඟකාරී තත්වයකට පත්වී ඇත. එය දිනෙන් දින ඇතිවන ආර්ථිකමය, සමාජීය හා දේශපාලනික වශයෙන් වෙනස්වීම් වලට ලක්වෙමින් පවතී.
මෙය ඍජු හෝ වක්ර ලෙස අප සැමට බලපානු ඇති.
මෙවැනි තත්වයක අප කෙසේද මෙවැනි වෙනස්වීම්වලට මුහුණ දිය යුත්තේ? අපගේ එදිනෙදා කටයුතු සාර්ථකව කරගෙන යාමට අපගේ මානසිකත්වය කෙසේද සූදානම් කළ යුත්තේ?
යම් කිසි පුද්ගලයෙකුට සෞඛ්ය සම්පන්න ජීවිතයක් ගත කිරීමට ප්රධාන සාධක තුනක් තිබේ. එනම් ශාරීරික යහපැවැත්ම - physical wellbeing, සාමාජීය යහපැවැත්ම - social wellbeing , මානසික යහපැවැත්ම - mental wellbeing.
• අපගේ එදිනෙදා ජීවිතය තුළදී අපට ඇතිවන අභියෝගවලට අපි විසින්ම විසදුම් සොයාගෙන, ඒවාට සාර්ථකව මුහුණ දෙමින් , ඵලදායී ලෙස කටයුතු කරමින්, එසේ කටයුතු කිරීමේදී, සමාජයට බලපෑමක් ඇති කරන්නේ නම් එම බලපෑම යහපත් බලපෑමක් වන ලෙසට, සතුටින් ජිවත් වීමත් යන කරුණු සියල්ල, මානසික යහපැවැත්ම වේ.
• අප මේ ගත කරන වර්ථමාන ජීවිතය ඉතා කටුකය. මෙය මිනිසුන් විවිධ ප්රශ්නවලට මුහුණ දෙමින් සිටින කාල වකවානුවකි. අපගේ වෘත්තිමය ජීවිතය තුළ, විශාල වශයෙන් අභියෝගවලට මුහුණ දීමට සිදුවී ඇත. එම නිසා අපගේ ඵලදායීතාව හා කාර්යක්ෂමතාව දැඩි ලෙස අභියෝගයට ලක්වී ඇත. මෙය අපගේ මූල්යමය ස්ථාවරයට බලපාන අතර එමගින් අපගේ පෞද්ගලික ජීවිතයටද දැඩි බලපෑම් එල්ලවිය හැක.
ජීවනී වීරසේකර මහත්මිය (මනෝ උපදේශිකා ශ්රි ලංකා ජාතික උපදේශකයන්ගේ සංගමය , උප සභාපති-ශ්රී ලංකා EMDR සංගමය.) පෙන්වා දෙන්නේ, අපගේ මානසික යහපැවැත්ම මගින් ඉහත පෙන්වා දුන් අභියෝගවලට මුහුණ දීමට අපව අප විසින්ම සූදානම් කරන බවය. එමෙන්ම යථාර්ථවාදීව අරමුණු ඇතිකරගැනීම, වර්ථමානයේ ජීවත් වීම, ඔබට වෙනස් කළ නොහැකි දේවල් හඳුනාගැනීම, කාලය මනාව කලමනාකරණය කිරීම, පෝෂ්යදායී ආහාර අනුභව කිරීම හා ඉතා වැදගත්- විවේකය ගැනීම තුළින් , මානසික යහපැවැත්ම ඇති කරගත හැකිය.
2022-04-2037 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemThe Seriousness of Fun in Business with Dr. Lynda ShawFun can seem like such a trivial thing. Something that “serious people” and “mature adults” and “responsible business owners” don’t have time for. The single most important thing for any business is keeping your staff happy. Building a high performance team who have a clear vision of what makes the company great and nurturing a culture that employees can be proud of is vital to ongoing success. So is this the era we take fun seriously in our business ?
Dr. Lynda Shaw- Neuroscientist, Business Psychologist, founder of "The Neuroscience Professional Development Program" Checked in to the cafe to talk a...2022-04-1335 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemCreating trusting work culture with Natalie BrownTrust is at the foundation of healthy relationships. At its core, trust is the willingness of one party to be vulnerable to the actions of another. It is an expectation that two parties will act in a way that is mutually beneficial. For these reasons, trust is a key element of effective communication, teamwork, employee commitment and productivity. It leads to stronger working relationships and a healthier organisational culture. So the question is How can we create a trusting work culture in an organisational environment?
Natalie Brown- Managing Director at Select training & management consultancy checked in to t...2022-04-0636 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemCreating a Culture of Coaching & Development using Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Richard BoyatzisEvery professional can benefit from having a coach — and serving as one for someone else. He says that A coaching relationship moves beyond mentoring or sponsoring in that it focuses on long-term values and aspirations. The best coaches encourage a positive mindset and ask probing questions to help people make the best choices, not only in their careers but also in their personal lives. But question is How we can cultivate a Culture of Coaching ?
Dr. Richard Boyatzis- checked in to the cafe to talk about Creating a Culture of Coaching & Development using Emotional Intelligence.
He is...2022-03-3045 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemPlaying Seriously with Innovation : Per KristiansenInnovation does not always have to be the result of serious study and agonising progress. As Steven Johnson so eloquently argues in Wonderland: How Play Made the Modern World, many of the activities and endeavours we have undertaken for pleasure have fuelled an exceptional amount of innovation and discovery. The desire to both amuse and be amused can lead to the development of technology that has wide-ranging applications
Per Kristiansen – Partner at Trivium - Denmark & CO Founder and Board member at Master Trainers Association. Per Kristiansen is also a Master Facilitator for LEGO Serious Play Methodology checked in...2022-03-2337 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemWhy dressing with intention has a major impact on your perception & emotions ? with Gail MorganYou are confident, accomplished and an expert in your field but somehow, you never seem to quite get it right when choosing what to wear, You may have visited exclusive stores and bought designer outfits, but no matter how much money you throw at your wardrobe, something isn’t working-Gail Morgan
Gail Morgan – Style Expert & Master Image Consultant at Gail Morgan Style from UK checks in to the cafe to talk about "Why Dressing with intention has a major impact on your perception & emotions?"
Dressing with intention is at its core, a true reflection of our...2022-03-1641 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemFuture of Employee Engagement & How to create such cultures with Susanne HIn today's competitive business environment, how well you engage your employees can mean the difference between a healthy, productive workforce or turnover rates that suffocate your organisation's growth. When your employees are engaged with the work they do, they tend to bring their best selves to every project and stick around with your organisation for a long time.
When your employees are engaged, they'll be more productive and innovative. In today's talent market, employees are looking for jobs with employers they can trust to take care of them. The good news is that most people want to...2022-03-0931 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemPunk version of Customer Experience & Its Impact with Adrian SwinscoeCustomer Experience (CX) – a buzzword that's shaken the marketing world in recent years like no other. CX in the digital era is constantly evolving, which is why marketers must make an effort to keep up with the latest customer experience trends. Improving and personalising the customer experience, which leads to better customer satisfaction is the top priority for over 55% of companies.
I had the Privilege to host Adrian Swinscoe – CX advisor, Author, Speaker& Aspirant at PUNK CX in the cafe to share some amazing insights & his experience on Customer Experience & moreover his Punk Version of CX.
Cus...2022-03-0237 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemChannelling your energy to thrive via Positive Psychology with Wendy-Ann SmithThere are many potential benefits of practicing positive psychology including an increase in self-esteem, improved relationships, and a greater outlook on life. Research in the realm of positive psychology has found that gratitude, social connection, and kindness are all important to living our best lives.Practices of positive psychology include showing your appreciation for your loved ones, building personal strengths, and employing the daily diary method.
Change, in business and life, can be chaotic. While change may be a natural occurrence, accepting it is not, which is why we (humans) are creatures of habit and enjoy personal s...2022-02-2337 min
Ei Cafe with Azeem“Power of daily questioning to pursue your goals" with Abdallah AljurfGoals are the ones that drive us forward in life and help us achieve our desired results. They motivate us to do more. Goal setting is one of the most important actions to do big things. It is necessary to be aware of the importance of goal setting and to apply this knowledge in your life. But why some of us become unsuccessful in this journey & Who can keep us on track ?
Abdallah Aljurf- A Leadership development consultant from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia checked in to the cafe and shared his insights & experience on How power of...2022-02-1633 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemWhat is not Emotional IntelligenceWhat is not Emotional Intelligence ? as I am stepping in to the 50th Episode I thought of reflect how this journey understanding emotional intelligence. I have interviewed 49 different individual from all 5 continents, I was really amazed to understand the different perspective brought in to the conversation around Ei. The Podcast I started due to lockdown has given me a true inspiration to run 4 seasons & more over the vast amount knowledge I gained is not replaceable. So this led me to keep exploring different topics with different personalities. The right word would be curiosity…
Every single topic was co...2021-12-2923 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemInfluence of corporate culture on the performance of employees and overall organization with Gustavo RazzettiThe key to a successful organization is to have a culture based on a strongly held and widely shared set of beliefs that are supported by strategy and structure. When an organization has a strong culture, three things happen: Employees know how top management wants them to respond to any situation, employees believe that the expected response is the proper one, and employees know that they will be rewarded for demonstrating the organization's values.
Now the question is does organizations have a culture that encourage performance?
Gustavo Razzetti - Founder & Workplace culture consultant at Fearless...2021-11-2535 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemImpact of Gamified learning on people development with Fernando MendesGamification has been a hot topic in learning for some time now and it’s no surprise. We all love playing games. The feeling of accomplishment, of improving, of beating an opponent, and the feedback and rewards that you get are the sorts of things that keep you coming back for more. But the question is how it can help for people development ?
Fernando Mendes - Co founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gaminar.net checked in to the café and shared insights & experiences on utilizing gamified learning in the space of People development. Fernando stressed the imp...2021-11-1735 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemEmotional Burnout & its impact on employee performance with Melissa CurranFrom deadlines and performance quotas, to budget cuts and restructuring, the workplace can be a very high-stress environment. At the right level, stress is not necessarily a bad thing and can actually motivate and challenge your team, encourage creativity and improve productivity. But when the pressure for an employee to perform, meet expectations or face uncertainty becomes overwhelming, the consequences—physically, emotionally and organizationally—can be troubling and get in the way of achieving success. The result of too much stress for too long can be burnout. Burnout is a mental, emotional and physical state of exhaustion.
Meli...2021-11-0330 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemPractical Applications of Neuroscience to Coaching with Gill MckayCoaching is another transformative process of guiding and enabling change within a coachee for positive outcomes. neuroscience is the study of the brain and the nervous system and how these systems function physiologically to transform sensory stimuli into output, actions and/or reactions. Coupling these two provides a deep impact emphasis of self-awareness about how one’s brain is wired to process information, learn and create habits while simultaneously using that awareness to dismantle self-limiting beliefs, doubts, anxieties, narrow perspectives and biases.
So how can Leaders & Coaches can get the benefit by Applying Neuroscience for their coaching pr...2021-10-2742 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemWhat is Intercultural Creativity ® & its benefit for organizations with Genein LetfordIf I were to ask you what it takes to be effective across cultures, what comes to mind? If you are anything like me, then you have probably started to rattle off some of the classics: self-awareness, open-mindedness, curiosity, flexibility—maybe communication skills. All important. But where is creativity in this picture? And why isn’t it closer to the top of the list when it comes to what it takes to be effective when working across cultures?
Genein Letford- Chief Executive Officer at CAFFE Strategies & Host of Create & Grow Rich Podcast checked in to the café to ha...2021-10-2138 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemMindfulness as a superpower in the workplace with Lotty RobertsThe workplace can be fast-paced, competitive, and, at times, stressful. It demands that we perform at our best, be productive and focused, and get along with colleagues, management, and/or clients. This is where meditation and mindfulness come in, helping you to feel less stressed, be less reactive, and improve your compassion while simultaneously strengthening areas of focus, productivity, and resilience.
The workplace can be a fast-paced, stressful environment. Is it possible to thrive, rather than flounder, in the work environment? The key may lie with mindfulness – gently noticing what is going on for us, in the pr...2021-10-1342 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemCompassion in Business & Role of a Leader with Farhad KaramallyHope you have heard about compassion? You’re likely familiar with, and hopefully demonstrate the concept the Dalai Lama describes as an individual’s “sense of commitment, responsibility, and respect toward the other.” Does that high-pressure environment truly lead to financial success, though? And should compassion be left to the religious, soul-searching people, care workers, NGOs and other financially unambitious enterprises? Or should we bring it to our Profit making business ?
Farhad Karamally- Chief Executive Officer of Funverks Global checked in to the Café & shared great insights on Building Compassion in Business & the role of a leader.
Res...2021-10-0636 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemHow to develop strategies for long-term resilience? with Nikki LangmanLife may not come with a map, but everyone will experience twists and turns, from everyday challenges to traumatic events with more lasting impact, like the death of a loved one, a life-altering accident, or a serious illness. Each change affects people differently, bringing a unique flood of thoughts, strong emotions and uncertainty. Yet people generally adapt well over time to life-changing situations and stressful situations—in part thanks to resilience. As much as we know resilience involves “bouncing back” from difficult experiences, it can also involve profound personal growth.
Nikki Langman- An International Speaker, Author, Business Coach...2021-09-2935 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemMental wellbeing, can it really drive performance with Raatha GaneshThe wellbeing of employees influences their organizations productivity and performance. Improving wellbeing increases employee performance and decreases uncertified sick leave, turnover and stress-related compensation claims. When Organizations take an approach of taking care of its employees wellbeing, they can increase productivity and decrease compensation costs.
Workplace well-being, which includes mental and emotional health and stress management, is a top priority for leaders. organizational leaders need to know that performance in general is tied to mental health and well-being. when an employee feels that they can use their skills to create better outcomes in their work, they’ll fe...2021-09-2232 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemPower of divergent thinking - With Sean Blair"The strategies, capabilities, processes and mindsets that have led us to where we are today will not take us into the future,” :Patrik Anderson: CEO of LOOMIS. The power of divergent thinking lies in expanding the areas of choice beyond what is being done today, and to build concrete options for a company to remain relevant and succeed in the future.
Divergent thinking allows a group to generate as many fresh, new ideas as possible in a short timeframe. During this process all judgment is suspended, the group is encouraged to go for quantity of ideas, not qu...2021-09-1529 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemWhat soft skills should go on resume with Dr. Salim HakeemEmployability or ‘soft skills’ are the building blocks of an individual’s career. The media frequently run stories on how these skills are lacking in school-leavers, graduates and/or those already in employment. Organizations spend a lot of time and money training staff, not in job specific areas but in general and basic skills. As outlined in the World Economic Forum’s latest Future of Jobs Report, half of all employees around the world will need reskilling by 2025 – and that number doesn’t include all the people who are currently not in employment. If we don’t act now, this skills ga...2021-09-0836 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemWhat Makes You a Brand with Amithe GamageIt’s what people think when they hear your name, what pops up on Google when someone searches for you, and your presence across social media. It’s critical to craft your personal brand strategically and build one that helps advance your career and your life. When done effectively, a strong personal brand leads to new opportunities and connections that can change your life.
There is sudden shift from Personality building to Personal Brand Building, So what is the difference & why it makes an important element. Amithe Gamage- Co founder of Quantum Leap, A CEO Coach | Personal Brand...2021-08-1833 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemHow to quit? & What’s in it for all ? With Coonor BehalMany professionals have a strong resistance to leaving a job that's not working out. Quitting is hard because it carries an implication that you gave up, did not try hard enough, or were not good enough to make it work. The reality, as Seth Godin so aptly puts it, is that the motivational quotes that tell you “Quitters never win and winners never quit” are wrong. Winners quit all the time — they just quit the right stuff at the right time.
Coonoor Behal- Founder of Mindhatch Consultancy- US & Author of "I Quit -The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up" Check in to the...2021-08-1134 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemReciprocation Marketing: How to attract New Clients on LinkedIn with Dr. Nik EberlWhen your new neighbors bring over a plate of cookies to welcome you to the neighborhood, you might feel obligated to return the favor when they ask you to take care of their dog while they are on vacation. Reciprocity also allows people to get things done that they would not be able to do on their own. By working together or exchanging services, people are able to accomplish more than they would individually.
Dr. Nik Eberl – CO Founder & Chief Innovation officer at The Deal Maker system checks in to the café to share how "Reciprocation Marketing can...2021-08-0428 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemHow Essential is to establish Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) in an Education system- with Lorea MartinezAs an educator or parent , some of the worst things you can hear a student or child say is, “This is stupid,” or “Why are we learning this?” Think back to when you were in school and the subjects that caused you the most frustration. You’d likely find some common ground with your students or children in wishing you were given clear reasons why something was important and how learning a subject or skill would benefit you now, as well as years later. That frustration and finding constructive ways to deal with emotions and interact with one another in respectful...2021-07-2739 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemDeveloping a Creative Leadership Culture with Van Lai DuMoneCreative leadership drives productivity and fosters success in a company. Creativity is one of the most important qualities of a modern business leader. Creativity itself is the abandonment of rigid structures, a very desirable trait for individuals in leadership positions to have in a corporate setting. Creative leaders have the ability to look at things in new ways and solve problems by seeing things others don’t. Synonyms of creativity include words like inventiveness, imagination, innovation, vision, progressiveness, originality, and resourcefulness just to name a few. All of these are characteristics of successful creative leaders who are changing our wo...2021-07-2130 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemEmotional Culture & Its Impact on Organizational performance with Jeremy DeanMost companies don’t realize how central emotions are to building the right culture. They tend to focus on cognitive culture: the shared intellectual values, norms, artifacts, and assumptions that set the overall tone for how employees think and behave at work. Though that’s incredibly important, the authors’ research shows that it’s only part of the story. The other critical part is emotional culture, which governs which feelings people have and express at work
Jeremy Dean – Founder of riders &elephants and The Emotional Culture Deck, checks in to the café to talk about importance of understandi...2021-07-1436 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemBuilding your network to increase your net worth with Dr. Ivan MisnerA strong network is like money in the bank. Your network can help you build visibility, connect you with influencers, and open up doors for new opportunities. Building and nurturing a network is one of the most powerful things you can do to support your career advancement.
In this episode I had the previledged to Host Dr. Ivan Misner- Founder & Chief Visionary officer of BNI( Business Network International), Worlds largest referral marketing organization, to talk about how important is to build a network to expand your business.
What Goes around comes around, the more you...2021-07-0628 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemIs Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive leadership practical? with Luis MorenoCompanies increasingly rely on diverse, multidisciplinary teams that combine the collective capabilities of women and men, people of different cultural heritage, and younger and older workers. But simply throwing a mix of people together doesn’t guarantee high performance; it requires Inclusive leadership — leadership that assures that all team members feel they are treated respectfully and fairly, are valued and sense that they belong, and are confident and inspired
In this episode We Speak to Luis Moreno- A Human-Centered Leadership & Emotional Intelligence Activist to share his views Is it possible to have a inclusive, diverse & equitable leadership in t...2021-06-3037 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemKey Challenges of a Young leader & overcoming them with Prince Adu AppiahLeadership: what does the word remind you of? Authority. Confidence. Power. Age.
It is a word that everyone knows but few really understand. But of all the misconceptions that come with it, most will focus on the last one for now: age. The most common perception is that with age comes experience and thus the ability to lead. But what if leadership was not as linear as this? What if we are collectively disregarding the impact of having leaders start early?
When our youth thrive, our cities thrive. There are limitless potential of our young...2021-06-2339 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemWhy transparency is important for Business with Christopher SalemBy making data readily available to employees and the public, leaders can hold their businesses accountable and ensure that every step the organization takes is in its own best interest. The external return on investment checks out too.
In this Episode We speak to Christopher Salem- Executive Coach ,Keynote Speaker & an Award winning author from US, Why Transparency makes such big impact for organizations.
Transparency builds trust, and makes employees feel that they're working for a company with higher ethical standards. When transparency is added to the corporate culture, employees will be more engaged and c...2021-06-1630 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemBreaking Down Silos at work via Lego Serious Play with Ben Mizen & Guy StephenSilo Effect refers to a lack of information flowing between groups or parts of an organization. On a farm, silos prevent different grains from mixing. In an organization, the Silo Effect limits the interactions between members of different branches of the company, thus leading to reduced productivity. So Can We Break this Silo effect?
Collaboration is the word comes in to our mind when talking about breaking down Silo. But will collaboration only works ? You need to have open & honest communication culture, Bring the Element of WE rather I in communication context. Lego Serious Play can be...2021-06-0932 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemHappyness, can we really Pursue it? With Murali SundaramWhen someone feels good, proud, excited, relieved or satisfied about something, that person is said to be "Happy". Feeling happy may help people to relax and to smile. Happiness is usually thought of as the opposite of sadness. Happiness has also been linked to better decision-making and improved creativity. So, rather than success being the key to happiness, research shows that happiness could in fact be the key to success.
Disconnect the three C’s- Compare, Criticize, Complain. Bring your self-awareness & Gratitude to pursue your happiness. If achieving dream will bring your happiness, then go for your dr...2021-06-0235 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemHow does Coaching Elevate performance with Paul SanbarWhen someone feels confused, lost, stuck and may require direction and support but are uncertain which avenue will meet their needs. We need help, we need someone to direct us, we need someone to coach for us to become a better person. Coaching in recent past has been the word everyone is talking about. Coaching promotes self-awareness to discover how it someone can help to boost your performance, presence and sense of aliveness at work.
Paul Sanbar– An Executive Coach & A Lego Serious Play Facilitator from US, checks in to the café and share some mind blowing ins...2021-05-2636 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemIs Empathy the answer for Customer Experience? with Sandra ThompsonEmpathy, defined by entrepreneur Joey Pomerenke as “The feeling that you understand and share another person’s experiences and emotions; and the ability to share someone else’s feelings,” isn’t always the first thing people think about when they consider business skills, “Empathy should be embedded into the entire organization,” writes Belinda Parmar in the Harvard Business Review.
Treat your employees with Empathy & Compassion where they will treat your customers in the same way. Your customers experience with your organization will bring them back or else they will go towards your competitors. Yes Empathy & Compassion will be next magica...2021-05-1935 min
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Ei Cafe with AzeemLesson from Weight Room to Board Room With James Michael LaffertyWhen we think of the sporting world, we tend to think about the gold medals, scoring that last-second winning goal or being an icon to idolizing fans. It’s not often that we think about what happens behind the scenes – the hard work and commitment that leads to these moments. But without those hours of training sessions, coach meetings and thorough preparation, achieving defining moments is something we can only dream about.
The same can be said for the business world. The day to day running of the company, from employee performance to creating opportunities and consistently looking for ways to i...2021-05-1232 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemLet’s do Humor in the Workplace, It is good for everyone- With Vandad PourbahramiHumor is the great thing, the saving thing after all. The minute it crops up, all our harnesses yield, all our irritations, and resentments flit away, and a sunny spirit takes their place- Mark Twaain"
Bring Humor & laughter will create more engagement in workplace. Involving humor in your workplace culture helps you be more effective with your fellow human beings and increase happiness at work. Humor has also been identified as a communication tool that, when used effectively, can prevent burnout and create a resilience to stress. More importantly it helps you to become more emotionally intelligent...2021-05-0530 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemManaging Next Generation workforce with Deiric McCannToday's business environment may be the first to include five different generations working side by side toward shared economic and commercial goals. For business owners and executives, managing multiple generations in the workplace may not be as easy as it sounds. Each defined generation can have different expectations, communication styles, and perspectives.
Deiric McCann - Head of International Development, Genos International states that, Managing different generations has become one of the key skill in the corporate arena. Creating an inclusive workplace, creating an environment to exchange wisdom & digital intelligence, and more importantly embracing Emotional context in the workplace will help...2021-04-2836 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemRise of Emotional Intelligence in 21st Century as a key Skill with Emma LloydComplex problem-solving, critical thinking, coordinating well with others, and resolving conflict are all skills deemed commanding in this so-called “Fourth Industrial Revolution,” a term to describe the economic impact of big data, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Association leaders who expect their organizations to grow and thrive have a responsibility to foster these attributes in their employees. The key attribute behind all of these skills is emotional intelligence—the contrast of artificial intelligence. These are important skills to master in all career levels.
Emma Lloyd- Head of Experience at MB People- UK checked in to the café to share h...2021-04-2130 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemWinning from Your biggest setbacks with Done SingeFor those who are not elite athletes, it is hard to understand quite how punishing the experience of a ‘near miss’ can be. Reaching the very top level of performance requires an immense mental effort, and when you care that much about winning, losing feels like cruel punishment. But top athletes – and, it turns out, many others – have a way of turning pain into rocket fuel. The defeat becomes a reason to push themselves even further the next time. Don Singe- Head of Performance Manly Sea Eagles National Rugby League club, shares his personal experiences on making a strong comeback...2021-04-1437 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemBreaking Barriers to Live your passion with Dr. Dinesh PalipanaEach person has a heart dream, a unique drive to make a contribution and fulfill a purpose. Discovering your passion, and dedicating yourself to pursuing it, can make a big difference in your happiness, self-motivation, and achievement. When all the pieces fit together, combining your passion with your strengths, you can achieve things you never imagined. It is entirely possible to reinvent yourself, even changing careers at any age. Dr. Dinesh Palipana- Queensland Australian of the Year for 2021 &Resident medical officer at the Gold Coast University Hospital, who is very well known for his ground breaking achievements checked in...2021-04-0730 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemBuilding confidence to get uncomfortable with Carrie (Caroline) BenedetWhile it may not feel like it in the moment, a little bit of discomfort goes a long way in terms of personal development. Sure, no one likes feeling uncomfortable, but it’s a big part of improving your performance, creativity and learning in the long run. Framing your mindset is key to grow which will have the right attitude to get Uncomfortable. In this Episode we talk about Building confidence to get uncomfortable. There are lot of people who have fear of Public speaking, fear of failure on a new assignment these are the trigger points which you ne...2021-03-3138 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemCan Behavioral Intelligence lead to Collaboration With Jay JohnsonWhen individuals work together openly, processes and goals become more aligned, leading the group towards a higher success rate of achieving a common goal. Collaboration spurs creativity, improves productivity, and increases employee satisfaction. Your behavioral intelligence is vital to collaborate more.
Your Emotions influences your behaviours. And your behaviors becomes your habit. Build your understanding of others behaviors to collaborate more effectively. Jay Johnson- CEO of COEUS creative Group, believes that behavior is the core of all success and failure. when people and organizations become successful when they improve their behavioral intelligence. Press that play button to c...2021-03-2434 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemStrategizing in Turbulent Time with Poom Narudee KristhaninStrategy is what drives decisions in business. By helping organizations identify their strengths and weaknesses, an effective strategy will help you decide where your efforts and resources are best spent. These decisions are crucial in ensuring your business has a profitable and sustainable future.
Press the reset that button, reimagine yourself & your business how are you going to drive your business in a Turbulent world. Build an inclusive strategy, inspire your people to rally around the strategy to execute it. Poom Narudee Khristhanin- Cheif Executive Officer & Lead Facilitator with LEGO Serious Play Method, Eureka Global Thailand checks...2021-03-1722 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemHiring People, What to do we look for with Debbie Muno Summers“Hiring the right person is essential. Your business is only as good as your employees. From the front desk to the executive offices, every employee represents a facet of your business to clients, and to the community at large. Hiring the wrong person can cost you more than just money.
World Economic forum states Emotional intelligence will be an essential skill look for in people. Look out for values, integrity & the soft skill side of the candidate rather only focusing on hard skill, managing stress. Resilience, self-management are some key element look out for in your candidates. De...2021-03-1038 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemCan reading help you to become a better person ? with Ragulan & Ramesh KVTThough reading might seem like simple fun, it can be helping your body and mind without you even realizing what is happening. Reading can be more important for these reasons and not just knowledge. For those who don’t enjoy reading, you might change your mind after hearing about the benefits.
Reading creates a positive mindset, more than anything it gives great amount of learning to our work & life. Every author who writes a book by penning down their own experiences & of course if we are facing similar it can be a solution our challenges. Ragulan & Ramesh KVT...2021-03-0333 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemCustomer Experience in Pandemic situation - with Ryan O RileyCustomer experience is ultimately built on customer expectations. Companies must understand what consumers expect from their brands, which includes customer support that, at a minimum, meets their needs but ideally surpasses what they've anticipated. With the new global experience, we are in, the restraints and limitations in place to protect our health and well-being mean that companies must find new and innovative ways to deliver on their brand promise if they are to remain connected to their customer base.
Bringing in more empathy & more Engagement with customers can lead to a long term relationship. Ryan O Reilly-Author...2021-02-2433 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemCompassionate Leadership: Coaching Leaders to Turn empathy into action with Angela Payne“Give validity to their issue by expressing understanding and keenly listening to their emotional response and how they feel about the issue. Use that empathy as the fuel needed to show compassion for their issue and then act to find a resolution that reflects your care and concern for them“.
Is Compassionate Leadership new for us ? Why now ? Wasn't it in existence 20 year ago ? how can we coach leaders to turn empathy to action ? Angela Payne -Co-founder of Leed HR, National Board President for Lean In Canada, answers these questions and shares her experiences & insights how Compassionate leade...2021-02-1031 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemHave the pandemic changed the landscape of leadership ? with Ciara AspinalLeaders may reconsider the skills required for themselves and their workforce to guarantee successful performance in an increasingly interconnected world. Leaders may engage in reflection and work toward stronger emphasis and development of skills in which they consider themselves weak. With The global Pandemic hitting the globe, the question raises have the landscape of Leadership changed ?
Ciara Aspinall - Director, Pin point potential- UK shares her experiences on how you can facilitate the change of leadership landscape, by being more people centric, building engagement with your people , look out for every small achievements of your people & recognize t...2021-02-0331 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemKeeping Leaders on Track: Spotting the Signs of Derailment With Vidusha NathavitharanaWatching a once-successful leader derail can feel a lot like watching a bicycle crash. By the time you can see the wreckage start to happen, it seems like it’s too late to stop it. A derailing leader often has a negative impact on subordinates, colleagues, and the entire organization. To limit the killing, we need a solution – something better than yelling “LOOK OUT. We need to expect the crash before it start.
Some great insights shared by Vidusha Nathavitharana, founder and Destiny Architect of High5 consultancy & Luminary learning solutions- Sri Lanka. Vidusha shares his thoughts & experiences of why...2021-01-2737 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemBusiness Benefit of Being a Compassionate Leader With Ben PalmerPressure cooker businesses suffer greater stress-related health care costs, lower engagement, higher absenteeism, and less employee loyalty. Any decent manager will recognize how these trends harm not only employees’ well-being, but also a company’s financial performance.
Some Organizations get misled with the success turned it to grief & Jealousy and get in to unethical practice. ultimately the business get impacts as they forgot their organization Values & their people. Live your value of your business, create that sense of belonging & connection with your emotions which will result in treating your business with the same emotions. Create that compassionate work...2021-01-2030 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemLeadership Emergence in Virtual Environment with Paul CorkeGlobal Pandemic made working virtually necessary as a result of quarantining at home and social distancing. This means that learning to successfully lead in a virtual environment is now an essential core competency of organizational leaders. What are the key element as a leader you need to focus in virtual environment ? how do you create that engagement & connectivity in virtual environment ? What are some key component need to be added in your leadership more than before ?
Paul Corke - Author, Speaker, Founder & Leadership Futurist, who checks in to the café & shares some key insights how Leadership should be...2021-01-1332 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemManaging Stress, Is it a Myth ? - With Amantha King“Your negative emotions can dictate how you live your personal life and manage your business. They will certainly limit your ability to motivate and inspire others. That's why successful leaders manage their stress and build resilience by developing high levels of emotional intelligence “.
Is Managing Stress is real ? Can it help people to become more resilience ? Will it help people to reach their goals ? Amantha King - NLP coach & Development Consultant shares her insights on why managing stress so important & how it can be done in our day today life.
Amantha says " Stress curve is here t...2021-01-0629 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemSales is a Numbers Game, What does Emotional Intelligence have to do with it?There are two popular narratives floating around in the sales industry. One is sales is a numbers game while the other one says it is not. Irrespective of which narrative you support, one thing is for certain is that the sales industry has evolved significantly over the course of the last couple of decades.
Jeff Summers, is a life-long connector of people, and sales professional. He is the managing partner of The EI Academy - Genos North America. in this Episodes Jeff shares some of the approaches Salesperson can take to increase their numbers. how to approach...2020-12-2935 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemCreating DiGiEI Workplace with Jeremy WilliamsIn transforming our world, AI and automation are blurring boundaries between tasks performed by machines and humans. As a result, certain traditional roles are disappearing and new ones forming. Organizations driving digitalization to increase performance and profits, But not all organizations succeed, If you ask me why? My answer would be Emotions.
An interesting conversation with Jeremy William, Founder Culture Scale- France, where Jeremy shares why it is important to create people first culture in the organization while embracing technology. further he shares how a DigEI environment created in the workplace where you will keep evolving with D...2020-12-2329 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemBuilding High Performing Teams, Is it Possible ? With Michael BanksTeams are essential to the modern organization, but most never reach their potential. Co-workers miscommunicate, and groups struggle to adapt to changes in the market or their organizations. When teams lack self-awareness about these challenges, performance suffers. Many of the organization talks about building a high performing teams & even lot of interventions are done to build a great outfit but the question is, is it possible ?
Michael Banks - Principal consultant at People Smart UK, shares his Experience & Knowledge on why & how to build a high performing team. He says that a role of leader play a key role in s...2020-12-1530 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemCan Self Awareness Increase our Inner Resilience with Ben KohWe're familiar with the incredibly insightful saying: 'Some days, you're the pigeon, and some days, you're the statue'. All of us have had days when nothing's going right, when the stress is building up and things look too bleak for words. We can respond to such situations in two ways: we can either play safe and avoid risks, or build up our inner mental and emotional strength to deal with the next setback better.
A fantastic 30 minutes of conversation with Ben Koh- founder Coach Masters Academy ( Singapore). Ben is As an experienced Master Certified Coach, He is...2020-12-0826 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemMeaningful relationships are Important, Does Emotional Intelligence play a part ? with Vanitha ChoudhariMeaningful Relationships bring happiness and enable you to thrive. Meaningful relationships advance our physical and mental well-being. A happy life is one where we are satisfied with life’s circumstances and it can be strengthened by meaningfulness. A meaningful relationship is one that advances our well-being, such as dedicating ourselves to a worthwhile cause. Together, they enable us to thrive.
An Interesting conversation with Vanitha Choudhari ( VC) Founder Radical Edge- India & An Emotional Intelligence Alchemist, VC shares her experience in building meaningful relationship & share some great tips to move from Transactional relationship to meaningful relationship.
VC...2020-11-1832 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemWhy Emotional Intelligence matters.Why do some people succeed and others don’t? Being bright, well-educated, and motivated isn’t enough to get you all the way there. So if success isn’t about being smart, what explains it? Why do some people succeed and others don’t? Being bright, well-educated, and motivated isn’t enough to get you all the way there. So if success isn’t about being smart, what explains it? It’s not IQ, but EQ. And to improve it, you first have to understand what emotional intelligence is. It’s not IQ, but EQ. And to improve it, you first have t...2020-11-1620 min