Identify triggers and keep your cool
Leaders have to stay poised and in control, even in trying moments. The first step to doing so is to identify your main triggers. Leadership expert Merge Gupta-Sunderji explains.
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Surround yourself with positive people at work
On a visit to the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, I discovered quickly that even though “Trinis” speak English, the local vernacular contains many intriguing expressions. One such expression: “If you play with dog, you must get fleas.”
Leadership energy management is part of the job
One of the most overlooked leadership skills today is leadership energy management. And I don’t mean wellness programs, meditation apps, or asking people to take more vacation. I mean understanding something much more fundamental Sustaining energy at work As a
How to know when feedback matters: spotting valid and important feedback
The ability to accept feedback is an essential skill to your continued professional and personal success. Yet criticism is often difficult to take. If you’ve ever struggled with listening, evaluating and acting on someone else’s observations and opinions, then try
Responsible AI use at work: a guide for modern leaders
Artificial intelligence (AI) is showing up everywhere – in reports, presentations, slide decks, meeting prep, and even daily decision-making. Yet for many professionals, the real challenge isn’t whether to use these tools. It’s knowing when they add value and where
The art of saying no: Protecting your time without hurting your career
How often have you found yourself saying “yes” to a request when every fibre of your being wanted to say “no”? Whether it’s taking on another project, joining a committee, or agreeing to “just one more quick meeting,” leaders often
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Merge Gupta-Sunderji, CSP, Leadership Expert
Merge’s leadership development consultancy has one singular focus – to turn managers into leaders; to help great people become exceptional leaders so that they can turn their people power into real and tangible results. Through her speaking, training, consulting, mentoring and facilitation services, Merge helps leaders in organizations create high-performing workplaces.
