An entrepreneur is always thinking of ways to accelerate growth. But the reality is, if you want to improve the performance of your venture, then you need to work on the roots that influence your business. Rajiv Talreja, author of the international bestseller 'Lead or Bleed' and one of India’s leading business coaches, has been instrumental in helping thousands of entrepreneurs transform their business.
Most ventures struggle because there is only one driving force behind every function. Be it marketing, sales, operations, customer service, accounts, human resources or management, the business owner is leading the way in everything, which is what kills growth.
Talreja came to this conclusion after interviewing 300 CEOs and business leaders from across verticals to find answers to two questions: Lead or bleed cover 1 What is the psychology required to build a successful business? 2 What are the systems required for entrepreneurs to build their business from small to big? He took his learnings from real life achievers and turned them into simple and practical steps for struggling entrepreneurs. According to Talreja, one must understand the psychology and the systems required and make changes that will transform the fortune of a business.
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To produce results in business, says Talreja, one requires focus and consistency. And business owners who have too much on their plate, are usually too busy fire-fighting or tackling one crisis after another.
Talreja says that in any business, if too many activities and initiatives are dependent on the business owner, then most of them won’t be done with consistency. To produce results, says Talreja, one requires focus and consistency. And business owners who have too much on their plate, are usually too busy fire-fighting or tackling crises. In a nutshell, to build a successful business, an entrepreneur has to learn to reduce the dependency on himself.
Banker-turned-author Chetan Bhagat is ringing his 45th birthday today. The '5 Point Someone' author, who quit his 11-year-old high-paying job to follow his passion for writing, credits his success to determination that kept pushing him to never give up. At an Alibaba Foundation event in 2018, while shared a few anecdotes from his childhood, Bhagat recalled the time when money was in short supply.
"My friends from rich families got nicer school-bags and pencil-boxes, and came to school in luxury cars. Being born in a middle-class family, money was always in short supply. Instead of feeling jealous, I decided to achieve all of it myself," he said.
As the '2 States' author turns 45, here are some more winning formula tips from his journey.
Banker-turned-author Chetan Bhagat is ringing his 45th birthday today. The '5 Point Someone' author, who quit his 11-year-old high-paying job to follow his passion for writing, credits his success to..
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"In a jungle, a lion's cub, initially fed by his/her mother, eventually has to learn how to hunt. He/she needs to sharpen the claws and learn how to use them. For humans, claws represent the mind," Bhagat said.
According to Bhagat, a sharp mind can do wonders in any situation. And for those with no material wealth in life, education is the stepping stone to sharpen one's mental faculties, and rise above one's station, he shared with the audience.
While he loves surfing the Internet (he has a sizeable social media following), chatting with friends and watching cute puppy videos, his mantra is very clear: ‘Work first, fun later’.
"In a jungle, a lion's cub, initially fed by his/her mother, eventually has to learn how to hunt. He/she needs to sharpen the claws and learn how to use them. For humans, claws represent the mind," B..
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If ol' habits die hard, good habits stay. And that's why the bestseller writer feels that it's essential to inculcate good habits that will see you through life. And if you've ever been lazy or lacked discipline to complete a task, fret not: what matters most is getting back on track.
Bhagat said that as a child he would seek refuge in the local, video game parlours for Re 1 instead of studying. But, somewhere, good sense prevailed and he didn't let that become a (bad) habit.
"Good habits are hard to develop and can seem like a pain, but are worth it," he added.
If ol' habits die hard, good habits stay. And that's why the bestseller writer feels that it's essential to inculcate good habits that will see you through life. And if you've ever been lazy or la..
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When Bhagat decided to choose a college, he started preparing for the IITs because it would make him employable and independent. In other words, empowered to look after himself.
And his message to the audience was: Equip yourself to one day not be dependent on anyone - this applies to everyone, but especially to girls, and women.
As more women break barriers and assume non-conventional roles, they are setting new limits for themselves, he said. And this is becoming possible because women are feeling empowered to take on challenges and excel in roles that were previously dominated by men.
When Bhagat decided to choose a college, he started preparing for the IITs because it would make him employable and independent. In other words, empowered to look after himself.
And his message..
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Failure, often, pulls one down, and pushes a person to the brink of taking an extreme step. Bhagat revealed that he, too, once wanted to end his life in school because he didn't fare well in Chemistry exams.
"Anxiousness and failure can play mind games with you. But, it is up to you to learn from your experiences and move on," he shared.
In an increasingly cynical world, it's important to hold one's stead, and stay positive.
Failure, often, pulls one down, and pushes a person to the brink of taking an extreme step. Bhagat revealed that he, too, once wanted to end his life in school because he didn't fare well in Chemi..
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Wonder why people love reading Bhagat's novels? Well, the author when asked, quipped: 'Because I care for my readers'.
"I have made reading easy, try to keep my stories fun, and my books highlight problems of my readers," he said.
And the engineer-turned-author reiterated that while it is okay to be self-centered when achieving one's goals, one should never forget those who may have helped you in your journey.
Wonder why people love reading Bhagat's novels? Well, the author when asked, quipped: 'Because I care for my readers'.
"I have made reading easy, try to keep my stories fun, and my books highlig..
Talreja has been instrumental in helping several Indian businesses adopt best practices and practical systems. At his Business Breakthrough seminar, he shares the psychology and the focus areas for entrepreneurs to build their business in a manner where it can grow even without them.
The Business Breakthrough seminar is being organised by Success Gyan, as part of the CEO and founder Surendran Jayasekar’s vision to ‘bring the world’s best to India and take India’s best to the world’. So, now you give your business a transformation with the help of Talreja’s Business Breakthrough seminar.
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When: January 23 Where: WelcomHotel - ITC Hotel, Richmond Road, Bengaluru, from 7 pm to 9.30 pm Event registration is free. This offer is valid only today. For details call Jeby on 7299030077 or register on www.successgyan.com/bbsbl
