BasTalk Directory

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.

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 normal? Join me in this podcast to learn 3 simple lessons and goals to charter your way ahead.

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 your sales target.

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. It is also true, once you do land a new job, some newer problems come along with some same old earlier problems, isn't it? So, now you are in a fix. What do you do? Should you have remained in your current role? Join me in this #bastalk where we explore all the answers and ...

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 dramatic. You do get promoted and then you realise it was not as easy as you anticipated! This ride talks about the 5 points to keep in mind when you become a people manager for the first time. So, hop on to the Omnibus and enjoy the #bstalk !

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 you can refer me , no? Leader: No, I need to know more... JS: Argh , you're not a good leader! Leader :Huh? **end of chat** Join me in this ride, to better understand what leaders think or go through when they get random job requests on LinkedIn. In this ride, I will share the subtex...

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 their work environment. What role should Inside Sales play in your business? Is a career in inside sales a matter of transit or permanency ? Hop on to the latest episode of #bastalk - on Omnibus!

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 you ask? In this ride, we explore a situation where the recruiter is calling a job seeker and dive into that conversation to find what they could've done better.

What is common between His Holiness The Pope, the Aspirin and AI ? Find out in this short ride! Hop on to the Omnibus.

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's similarity to your workplace. Hop on to the Omnibus now and listen to the latest #bustalk

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 success.

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 and normal is boring. Imagine if you are an introvert leader, leading a largely extroverted organization - how do find a balance ? How do you better understand your fellow extroverts? Do you convince them or change yourself?

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 with the interviewing mindset.

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.