The talk on “Modernisation and Technological advancement in IAF” at the annual Festival (Technovanza) of VJTI was followed by a Q & A session. The talk was for half an hour but the Q & A session went on for one hour. It was interesting to interact with the young college students. The students were very well informed, which was evident from the insightful and precise question asked by them. Overall it was an enjoyable experience.
EARNING RESPECT
“Respect yourself and others will respect you.”
Confucius
“I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.”
Julius Erving
Respectability matters a lot. Respectful people are sincere, magnanimous, kind, genuine, transparent and empathetic. Respect cannot be demanded it has to be earned.
- Be humble.
- Do not brag.
- Be light hearted.
- Be Passionate.
- Focus on meaningful interactions
- Celebrate the success of our friends and colleagues.
- Laugh more.
- Be inquisitive.
- Control your emotions.
- Be original.
- Avoid third party conversations, gossip, innuendo, and small talk.
- Be open minded and listen to what other people’s views and perspectives.
- Last and most important – Detach yourself from your phone.
Reference: Anatomy of Success, by Steve Wohlenhaus
Body Language for the Virtual World
Early this year a transition started from face-to-face gatherings to virtual meetings.
In-person meetings bring a level of connection and trust that is difficult to get in virtual meetings.
Nonverbal cues are important for the right impact in the virtual meetings.
1.First impression
Judgment is made about attitude, confidence, professional status, and personal warmth.
Face to face meeting. Impression is made by your physical energy, the way you carry yourself, gestures, eye contact and the pitch of your voice. First impression is made in about 7 sec.
Virtual meeting. It is gathered mainly from the facial expressions. It is much faster in hundreds of milliseconds. Have a pleasing, interested expression and enter the meet with correct expression.