BasTalk Directory

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 thanked them for their support? I'm guessing not any time recently. So join me in the episode where I share experiences on criticisms and compliments at the workplace. #office #officeculture #workculture #compliements #brickbats #criticisms

Patriarchy is nothing new - but have you heard of the liberal patriarchs? No? These are those who look speak beautifully and think ugly, or in other words come across as liberal but are patriarchal to the core. They manage to hide their true sentiments underneath the veneer of polishand gift of the gab, until one day.. the reality slips out. Join me in this fascinating discussion to find out if you are a liberal patriarch. An episode where we explore ways to manage patriarchy at the workplace a...

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, but often find yourself smack in the middle of controversy by way of a cultural faux pas or as we call it Jhol! Join me in the fascinating episode where we understand what not to do when you meet a fellow colleague from another land for the first time! #culture #communicati...

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, you will hear from a hiring manager's point of view. I will share a 360 degree view on what the backstory is before the hiring begins and how your candidature is like the proverbial iceberg - which has a lot going on underneath the surface. Think of a duck furiously paddling b...

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? In the next episode I will share an insight from a hiring managers perspective. #resume, #jobs , #work , #interview ,

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 system and its impact on our lives. #teachersday #education #life.

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 dive deep into the layoff reality. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/layoff-tiger-aayan-banerjee - this is the full article on the recent layoffs.

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

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 manage different styles of management, between American and APAC leadership. #management #sales #leadership #thoughtleadership #salesledearship

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 their sales toughness. What has changed for the sales leader from 2010? What is the impact of automation on sales careers? Join us in this podcast to get a straight talk insight from the mind of a seasoned global sales leader. #money ,#opportunity,#businessplan,#businessideas #sa...

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 , Team management dynamics Leadership Mindset. So if you are a sales manager or sales leader - this episode will share tips and insights into your areas of productivity and skill sets. Tune in for a fascinating straight talk to get insights like you have never heard before...

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 to increase your chances of making more money! #sales #forecast #productivity #salesplanning #motivation

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 safe and sound. Join me in the funny podcast about the realities of your work- life! #maanagement , #office , #workplace , #worklife , #stereotypes , #corporates, #india

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 Dhakkan Explosion! Here are 10 tell-tale signs to identify the Dhakkans around you. A bold and direct take on the colossal stupidity happening around your workplace. This is NSFW - so get your headphones and enjoy the BasTalk! #dhakkans #management #idiosyncracies #bozos #bozoexplosion #guykawasaki

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 get to that, why hire a superman in the first place? Can you not make do with a regular man? Join me in this fascinating podcast to find out how uncle Superman is dealing with the Pandemic! #jobs #management #mindset #culture #hiring #sales

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 more applicable to folks have multiple stakeholders across the globe , mostly in the US perhaps. By the end of it, you will have 3 things to better manage a complex situation like stakeholder management.

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 in this fascinating topic faced by most hiring managers - How do you hire the best talent? How do you make sure your personal bias stays away? How do you manage top talent? #hiring #jobseekers #hiringmanagers #peoplemanagers #management #peoplemanagement.

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 than those who ignore it. It won't magically solve itself. You will need to sit and sort it out periodically. So all you sales and marketing folks, join me in this epic conversation and let me know your thoughts. You can email at gyanbann@gmail.com or tweet @gyanban

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 needs to hear this one! For all those Sales leaders who lead sales teams, this podcast is for you to listen and share with your teams.

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 your client bully you? Join me in this podcast to explore the various facets of workplace bullying, sharing both sides of the problem, the guilty party and the aggrieved party. What lesson can we learn? Share your experiences, thoughts or questions along at the end of the podca...

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 success? Does extreme performance require to pay a price? Or can mediocrity run the show as a low risk, dependable performance? Don't assume, join me in this fascinating journey, where we explore the dichotomy of excellence and mediocrity. Join me in this podcast where we pit the conc...

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 a success. So, when we come across failures how do we react to them? Do we get caught up in self pity? Do we wallow in sorrow or do we get up quickly and fight back? Join me in this podcast where I talk about the truth about failures and the ways and means to understand it b...

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.

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, what you can do to take on Thanos in the real world. A podcast on truth and conflict resolution.