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Arjun Buxi
Jul 13, 20236 min read
To Pivot or Not to Pivot
Listen to this episode as part of our Podcast, Communication Means Talking Together. Communication Means Talking Together - When is it...
Arjun Buxi
Jun 27, 20233 min read
Back to the office. Or are we?
There is a curious piece in the Mercury News this week about rumblings that most of Silicon Valley - Google, Meta, Snap and more- the big...
Arjun Buxi
Jun 22, 20231 min read
Perspective is everything
Having perspective allows you to see complex things differently. Suddenly, a mind block is freed and you “get it”. Stuck on a problem? Go...
Arjun Buxi
Jun 16, 20231 min read
How many direct reports should you have?
How many direct reports should you have? It’s essential to find the balance, to optimize your direct reporting team size and also be more...
Arjun Buxi
May 31, 20231 min read
The History of Innovation in a snapshot
All the inventions that changed us forever From fire and the wheel to computers and now AI — inventions that changed the world, for...
Arjun Buxi
May 3, 20231 min read
How will AI change the way we communicate?
Predictive text is already here and Gmail is already nudging us to follow up on emails (but spam still exists, so go figure). Mobile...
Arjun Buxi
Apr 27, 20233 min read
Five simple ways to be a more commanding speaker at work
Do you feel people at work aren’t always paying attention when you speak? Or that your word seems to carry less weight, even if you’re...
Arjun Buxi
Apr 19, 20231 min read
It's better to bring it up and get past it.
There's always that *one* topic no one wants to touch. Some linger for weeks, months, even years. Why is this the case? It's the age old...
Arjun Buxi
Apr 14, 20233 min read
How To Be More Interesting When Telling a Story.
Listen to this blog in our podcast, Communication Means Talking Together I came across an old Ted Talk by Julian Treasure on how to find...
Arjun Buxi
Apr 6, 20232 min read
Trust as a strategy
What makes someone trust another? Is trusting a person the same as trusting a company, or a brand? I found this report very curious, it...
Arjun Buxi
Mar 29, 20233 min read
What to say instead of “NO”
If you have a hard time saying “no” at work, try these ideas The modern leader is constantly bombarded with ideas, suggestions, requests,...
Arjun Buxi
Mar 9, 20233 min read
Why your team isn’t working (And how you can fix that)
There used to be (and possible still are) a ginormous pile of cliched motivational posters strewn across our offices and desktops, back...
Arjun Buxi
Feb 16, 20235 min read
How to make a great first impression (and fix it if it goes wrong)
First impressions matter, but if they don't work out perfectly there's ways to correct them too. No matter how high we rise up the ranks,...
Arjun Buxi
Feb 1, 20233 min read
How to hire the right talent
Hiring the right people is one of the biggest challenges in business. But if a company wants to be successful, it's essential to get it...
Arjun Buxi
Jan 14, 20232 min read
New Year, New Ideas!
Hello all, Wishing you a very happy new year, hope this finds you safe and well. Despite so much in the world in upheaval, we are...
Arjun Buxi
Dec 8, 20221 min read
Communication is about Choices
As you ready for the end of the year and the incoming new year, here's some fun thoughts that might do some good. Everything in...
Arjun Buxi
Nov 17, 20222 min read
How to be Assertive
Many people have asked me for techniques to communicate more assertively. What does that mean? Assertive does NOT mean being aggressive,...
Arjun Buxi
Nov 3, 20222 min read
How to make the most out of networking meetings
So you managed to get a 30 minute coffee meeting with a key stakeholder. Now what? Think strategically — What does success look like for...
Arjun Buxi
Oct 26, 20222 min read
How to use Communication to manage Conflict
Have you ever been in a verbal conflict? Sure you have! It is one of the most common experiences, be it in our work lives or personal...
Arjun Buxi
Sep 20, 20221 min read
What is your time worth?
A friend once told me, "don't be efficient, be effective". Most of us are focused on saving as much time as possible, reducing time spent...