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Maxim Emmanuel is the marketing director of Maxwill Zeus Expositions.
An alumnus of the Xavier Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai, Maxim has over 30 years of experience in training young professionals and corporate organisations on how to improve soft skills and build interpersonal relationships through effective communication.
He also works with students and job aspirants offering career guidance, preparing them for job interviews and group discussions and teaching them how to make effective presentations.... more
Anitha Question by Anitha on Mar 26, 2024Hindi
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Can you suggest any jobs for my daughter' who is currently residing inus she holds a masters degree in mass communication and journalism from amrita University coimbatore. Earlier she was working as sub editor in deccan chronicle also can you suggest some online courses so that she can get a job easily

Ans: I am given to understand that she's residing in the US.. tell her to access the website of some leading US based Ad & news agencies her education will fit their JD (Job Description)
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Ans: Hi Prirhvi,

Based on your query, there are two main issues to consider:

1. You want to take a break (which may be partial or full).
2. You want to pursue a BSc in Zoology.

Before making any decisions, take some time to think and analyze your situation.

Firstly, evaluate your marks in the HSC and your recent NEET exam scores (if you have appeared for NEET 2025). If you have completed both exams, focus on turning your weaker subjects into strengths. Be prepared to answer any questions someone may pose. Without this preparation, taking a break may not be effective.

Secondly, if you decide to take a gap year, you should not also consider studying another course concurrently, as this could divert your attention and hinder your main goal. Remember, undergraduate courses are semester-based, meaning you will need to manage both NEET preparation and your regular UG courses (including internal exams, semester exams, etc.). Juggling both can be quite challenging.

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I have always taken pride for being an empathetic and approachable leader at work. Over the years, my team members have confided in me about their personal losses, burnout, even interpersonal conflicts within the team. While I am glad that they trust me, I have also noticed that my tendency to take on their emotional weight sometimes clouds my judgment when it comes to managing performance issues. In one instance, I gave extended flexibility to someone underperforming due to personal stress, and it affected the team's morale. Do you think being a compassionate leader can affect my accountability? I feel they might be taking me for granted.
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It is extremely important to have empathy and approachability as qualities in a leader. You have them so congratulations!!

As a leader it is important for you maintain a safe distance too , so that people don't take you for granted and that your judgement is not clouded.

You need to tell people that everyone has personal problems, so the only way forward is to shut them out when they come to work and perform to the best of their abilities.

You really can't quote one incident and draw conclusions here, you might have made a mistake as regards to this team member you are mentioning, it's ok , you are human. Forgive yourself and move on.
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