BasTalk Directory
July 28, 2020
BasTalk 31 - The Dhakkan Explosion Vol 1
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 …
July 22, 2020
BasTalk 30 - The Superman Experience
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 …
July 17, 2020
BasTalk 29 - Stakeholder Management
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…
July 12, 2020
BasTalk 28 - Hiring the Dragon Warrior
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 t…
July 5, 2020
BasTalk 27 - Tom and Jerry Syndrome
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…
June 30, 2020
BasTalk 26 - Be Unstoppable
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…
June 24, 2020
BasTalk 25 - Office BullyTin
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 yo…
June 18, 2020
BasTalk 24 - The Extreme Sandwich
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? …
June 10, 2020
BasTalk 23 - UnMusk Failure
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…
June 6, 2020
BasTalk 22 - LinkedIn Connects 101 Part 3
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. ---
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May 29, 2020
BasTalk 21 - Thanos at work
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…
May 22, 2020
BasTalk 20 - What is your New Normal
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 p…
May 14, 2020
BasTalk 19 - Sales Plan in 2020
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.
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May 3, 2020
BasTalk 18 - Why did you quit your job
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 drive…
April 23, 2020
BasTalk 17 - Sambha to Gabbar
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 s…
April 17, 2020
BasTalk 16 - LinkedIn Connects 101 Part 2
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 …
April 13, 2020
BasTalk 15 - Inside Sales in India
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 t…
April 9, 2020
BasTalk 14 - Job Seekers and Recruiters in India.
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 t…
April 2, 2020
BasTalk 13 - The Pope ,Aspirin and AI
What is common between His Holiness The Pope, the Aspirin and AI ?
Find out in this short ride! Hop on to the Omnibus.
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April 1, 2020
BasTalk 12 - COVID University of People Management.
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 i…
March 21, 2020
BasTalk 11 - Parenting a Career
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 su…
March 20, 2020
BasTalk 10 - Introverts & Leadership
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 a…
March 19, 2020
BasTalk 9 - Job Interviews & Hiring Quirks in India.
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 …
March 17, 2020
BasTalk 8 - LinkedIn Connects 101 - Part 1
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. ---
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