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TAQ Speaks
The Unpleasant Reality of Doing Layoffs: A Leader’s Guide
Much of what is written about startups captures the excitement —the ambition, the process of building new businesses, and rapid...
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TAQ Speaks, What's happening
The Mask of Leadership: Perspective on Authenticity from the Theatre Arts
Authenticity refers to being true to oneself, genuine, and sincere in one’s words, actions, and intentions. It involves living and...
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TAQ Speaks, Personal Leadership
All the World’s a Stage >>> Lights, Camera, Action!
I was shopping at the mall when I got a casting call for an audition. They wanted it ‘ASAP’. It...
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TAQ Speaks, Inclusive Leadership
Living Agile: Lessons from Kathak dance
I started my dance journey as a little 7-year-old girl, unaware of how strongly Kathak would influence my life and...
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Art of Leadership
Song, Strategy and Success
In conversation with Tzeitel Fernandes, Partner at Aon and a gifted choral singer, discussing her journey, finding balance between the different aspects of her life and what her training in music has made possible for her.
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Art of Leadership
Radiating Joy
TAQ speaks to musculoskeletal radiologist, Dr. Aditya Daftary on his life in medicine and his work as a comedian. He tells us about how curiosity propelled him on this journey through the different worlds he occupies. There is a common thread of empathy and focus on people that underlies both his approach to patient care and creative expression.
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Art of Leadership
Shuttling Between Worlds
An inspiring conversation with Ajay Jayaram - top badminton player and talented artist. Ajay talks about the ups and downs of a career in badminton, his perspective on resilience, and what art offers him in a world otherwise defined by tough standards and competitive outcomes.
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Art of Leadership
Banking on Words
TAQ in dialogue with Shoma Narayanan - Executive Director, DBS Bank and successful romance novelist! Shoma talks about what the world of fiction opens up for her, the interplay between creativity and structure, and the back and forth between her life as a banker and a writer.
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Team Performance
Weather the Storm without Mutiny: managing conflict in Crisis
Crises put significant pressure on relationships; and top teams of fast-growing organizations are no exception. Here are some ideas on how to handle the discord based on our work with entrepreneur/founder teams.
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Lockdown & Hybrid working
Redesigning work – factors that affect the utility of the work-from-home model
Is the 'Work from Home' model a sustainable productivity solution? Based on our conversations with business leaders, here are a few factors to consider before making the shift.
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Lockdown & Hybrid working
Work-from-home for the new normal: factors to consider
Highlights from the TAQ work-from-home study and factors to consider when thinking about this model as a long-term productivity solution
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Leadership Presence
Leading through Voice
Voice is a powerful tool that influences people’s perception, drives communication and helps you articulate your vision, especially now when dealing with this COVID crisis, all our communications have been shifted to a digital platform. Here are few essential practices that an help you create an impact with your voice.