BasTalk Directory
Dec. 31, 2020
BasTalk 55 - 10 Lessons from 20
When they said hope is not a strategy, 2020 laughed ! What are the top 10 lessons we learned from 2020? One way to look at it is, that we've all had a terrific year, surviving isn't it? Its time to give yourself a pat on th…
Dec. 10, 2020
BasTalk 54 - When Shit Hits The Fan
First time you do it, they say it was a fluke, the second, was luck and the third is when the world goes wow! But what happens if the opposite happens? This one is for all those people who have missed a forecast, lost a deal…
Dec. 3, 2020
BasTalk 53 - Rockstar Job
So are a superstar? Are you the rock star they are searching? Yes, the one which recruiters search endlessly , the job description mentions eternally and yet find, seldomly? Wait, but how do you become a superstar? How did …
Nov. 28, 2020
BasTalk 52 - The Good Bad Ugly Boss
What makes a good leader? Or does the team make them a good leader? Like they say in Cricket, a Captain is as good as his team. So if we are the reason they become great , can we also be the reason they become worse? Are we…
Nov. 21, 2020
BasTalk 51 - The Troll Incident
Recently I was trolled over an article I wrote over a social media platform - this episode is an attempt to share insights which are often missed in words. Anyone who comments on a social media has been subject to a trolling…
Oct. 31, 2020
BasTalk 50 - PIP the post
As they say - capitalism and fairness are strange bedfellows : in the corporate world you're either growing or dying - there is no hanging in between. Those three little (dreaded) words : Performance improvement plan. You t…
Oct. 24, 2020
BasTalk 49 - New Joiner Starter Kit
So you've just joined a new job and you're eager to make an impression , but in the process you land up presenting a self which is not you at all. And so in a few months time people around you are surprised to see your newse…
Oct. 19, 2020
BasTalk 48 - To BANT or not to BANT
BANT is the most referred qualification criteria for prospecting isn't it? Yet it is not leveraged properly - some forget that it's only a technique not necessarily a template - some use it partially and some use their own m…
Oct. 13, 2020
BasTalk 47 - Classic Interview Mistakes
What are the classic interview mistakes you make? Have you given it a thought ? What could you have done better? Sometimes you makes the basic mistakes which go on to cost you a job - little do you realise that all these si…
Oct. 7, 2020
BasTalk 46 - How to get promoted
So they overlooked you for the promotion? And you think you did whatever they asked - what else could you have done differently? You think its overdue while they think you need more time - sounds familiar? Fret not, you're n…
Oct. 2, 2020
BasTalk 45 - Adult Content
Parental Advisory! Close your eyes: Adult Content. Now before you jump into conclusion, this is not about porn. Sorry to disappoint you! But it is something so important that it affects your life. Its about education....f…
Sept. 27, 2020
BasTalk 44 - Criticisms and Compliments
Its so easy to criticise and so difficult to compliment someone isn't it? When was the last time you walked over to the support staff who work tirelessly behind the scene to make sure your work goes off smoothly , and thanke…
Sept. 22, 2020
BasTalk 43 - Are you a liberal patriarch
Patriarchy is nothing new - but have you heard of the liberal patriarchs? No? These are those who look at Haryana and go to Hyderabad , or in other words come across as liberal but are patriarchal to the core. They manage t…
Sept. 19, 2020
BasTalk 42 - Culture Jhol
So you work in a MNC, with HQ in the US or Singapore - and you have them visiting India for the first time. What do you do? How do you make sure you don't trip on the culture trap? Given that you've all the right intentions…
Sept. 13, 2020
BasTalk 41 - The Hiring Manager POV
In the last episode of The Job of your resume - you heard from the recruiters point of view and what not to do with your resume. 6 common mistakes to avoid in your resume to better your chances. And so with this episode, yo…
Sept. 9, 2020
BasTalk 40 - The Job Of Your Resume
So when you do a 100 applications and nothing to write home about, you wonder what are you doing wrong? What could be better in your resume? Tune in to this episode ( part 1/ of 2) to know what is the job of your resume? I…
Sept. 5, 2020
BasTalk 39 - Teachers Day or My Way
When was the last time you called your teacher and thanked them for their contribution in your success? Do you need to wait for September 5 to do that? Join me in this episode where I share 3 scenarios from our education sys…
Aug. 31, 2020
BasTalk 38 - Layoff Tiger
Layoffs are part of corporate jargon - but when organizations announce that they plan to lay off "low" performers in full public view - it leaves a lot to be desired in terms of dignity of labor. Join me in this podcast to d…
Aug. 28, 2020
BasTalk 37 - Leadership Studio Corner Office Part 4
Rapid fire Round and wrap up. Join me in this fascinating episode to cover the fourth corner of the corner office. In this final section - expect insights like you've never heard before. #management #sales # leadership ---
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Aug. 24, 2020
BasTalk 36 - Leadership Studio Corner Office Part 3
Section 3 of the corner office where we discuss : If you look to hire the Dragon Warrior - how do you ensure if there is a Master Shifu to handle them? Is the American dream over or does it still have a future? How do you ma…
Aug. 19, 2020
BasTalk 35 - Leadership Studio Corner Office Part 2
As we continue the journey of exploring all the 4 corners of the corner office, in second corner today, we talk about 3 generations working under one roof and the challenges that come with it. Snowflake generation and thei…
Aug. 16, 2020
BasTalk 34 - Leadership Studio Corner Office Part 1
Leadership Studio presents Corner Office part 1 featuring Mr.Sandeep Mathur , top Tech Sales leader and thinker. There are 4 segments, and in this segment we talk about People Management, Gig Economy for senior management…
Aug. 11, 2020
BasTalk 33 - Sales Intensity
Its quarter end and you are still off the target, what do you do? Increase intensity. Why ? Because more than anything else,you lose money if you don't get to 100% incentive. Join me in this sales podcast where I share ways …
Aug. 5, 2020
BasTalk 32 - The Dhakkan Explosion Vol 2
As a follow up to the 10 Dhakkan Explosions in Volume 1, in Vol 2, we discuss the Lid caps! Vol 2 is nothing but the antidote to the Dhakkan explosion volume 1. It gives you 10 points to check at your workplace to keep saf…
