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The Growth Mindset Advantage: Why MBAs Thrive in Today's Business World In today's fast-paced business environment, a growth mindset is more critical than ever. This mentality, often emphasized in MBA programs, fosters a belief that skills and abilities can be developed through hard work and learning. But what exactly is a growth mindset, and how does it benefit MBAs? * Embraces Challenges: Those with a growth mindset see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. This is essential for navigating the complexities of the business world. * Persistence Pays Off: They understand that success takes time and effort. They're not easily discouraged by setbacks and keep pushing forward. * Lifelong Learners: They embrace continuous learning and development, a quality highly sought after by employers. An MBA education equips graduates not only with business acumen but also with the tools to cultivate a growth mindset. Through challenging coursework, diverse group projects, and real-world case studies, MBAs develop: * Critical Thinking Skills: The ability to analyze problems from different perspectives and find innovative solutions. * Adaptability: The agility to adjust to changing market conditions and embrace new technologies. * Resilience: The strength to bounce back from setbacks and learn from mistakes. The combination of a growth mindset and an MBA education creates a powerful force in the business world. MBAs are prepared to lead, innovate, and thrive in a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape. Do you have a growth mindset? Share your experiences and tips for developing one in the comments below! #growthmindset #MBA #business #leadership #education #lifelonglearning Subbiah S #careers #management #entrepreneurship #leanstartups #leadership #marketing #venturcapital #economy #strategy #advertisingandmarketing #personaldevelopment #mindfulness #inspiration #selfhelp #motivation #innovation #humanresources #socialmedia #socialentrepreneurship #socialnetworking Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta The Wharton School Stanford University University of Southern California

Navigating the world of MSMEs as a Director in the 21st century is uniquely challenging. Straddling traditional practices and modern methodologies, I've often felt caught between honoring norms established by my forefathers and implementing new systems. The generational gap between our seasoned boomer employees and the younger, dynamic team members left me navigating differing mindsets and work ethics. Determined to bridge this gap and foster harmony, I honed my soft skills and understood the psychological aspects of managing people. This transformation required persistent efforts and constantly refining my leadership approach, but it enabled me to connect more deeply with my employees. Key Moments in My Journey: 💡 Stanford SEED Programme for Business Transformation: This course was a revelation. It pushed me to set ambitious goals, rethink our organizational structure, and approach challenges with a fresh perspective. 💡 Workshops at IIM Calcutta: I explored fascinating parallels between Western business theories and ancient wisdom here. It was enlightening to see how principles from different cultures converge to offer valuable lessons for modern business practices. Being a business owner isn't just about calculating profits; it's about representing yourself and your values. Upskilling knows no hierarchy, and in MSMEs like ours, staying involved in training and learning is crucial. How are you dealing with these challenges? Share your stories, and let's learn from each other! #GrowMSMEs #GrowIndia #Leadership #SoftSkills #GenerationalGap #ContinuousLearning #Entrepreneurship #StanfordSEED #IIMCalcutta #WorkplaceHarmony #Upskilling #LeadershipJourney #BusinessGrowth

🌟 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗕𝗔 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 🌟 If you come from a business family or are an entrepreneur in India, you might wonder if an MBA is worth your time and investment. Here’s why it could be the perfect step for you: 𝟭. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 An MBA equips you with modern management techniques and strategic thinking, helping you professionalize and scale your family business. It's not just about tradition; it's about bringing innovative practices to ensure long-term success. 𝟮. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 Networking is crucial in the business world. An MBA program, especially at a top school like ISB, connects you with a diverse group of professionals, potential business partners, and mentors who can open doors to new opportunities. 𝟯. 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 Running a business involves more than just day-to-day operations. An MBA provides you with the strategic insights and frameworks necessary to make informed decisions, manage risks, and drive growth. 𝟰. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 In India’s dynamic business environment, staying ahead of the competition is crucial. An MBA keeps you updated with the latest trends, technologies, and business practices, giving you a competitive edge. 𝟱. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 An MBA isn't just about academic knowledge; it’s also about developing soft skills like leadership, communication, and teamwork. These are essential for leading a business effectively. 𝟲. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 Institutions like ISB offer extensive resources, from incubators and accelerators to career services and alumni networks. These resources can be invaluable whether you're looking to expand your existing business or start a new venture. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀! Are you from a business family or an entrepreneur considering an MBA? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. Let's start a conversation about how an MBA can transform your business journey! #MBA #Entrepreneurship #FamilyBusiness #ISB #BusinessEducation #CareerGrowth #IndiaBusiness #Leadership

"Mentorship is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction." - John Crosby Mentors have influenced my career and entrepreneurial journey. 🛣️ As they say, mentorship is a timeless and universal concept that has the potential to transform lives, careers, and communities. 👧 I have been influenced by a handful of mentors who started from humble backgrounds and went on to change the world. Healthcare mentorship 😷 When it comes to healthcare, I look up to the leaders of Kauvery hospitals. Having seen them from their years of inception in Chennai and being a part of the team for a short stint, I have had the pleasant opportunity to learn and grow with them. Their influence continues to guide me and render the support I have always needed. Finance and entrepreneurial mentorship 💸 I learned finance and business management from a retired senior partner at Ernest & Young, India. Their guidance and practical knowledge-sharing sessions have helped me handle business finance at Tamira. Similarly, Life and Philosophy Mentorship 🧘 While it could seem that books can help here, I can vouch that there is no replacement for real-life heroes. My brother is my go-to person for those 2-cents that can change my trajectory and pursue anything with renewed strength. We have had to battle similar things since childhood and overcome some of the biggest hurdles that life could throw at us. He has been the pillar for me through it all. Whether it was the loss of our father as children, moving our base from Sri Lanka to India, or keeping me motivated to pursue education in a community that otherwise looked down upon educated women, he has been there. Similarly, my cousins Karuna, and Vidyasagar have influenced me. I have also been given mentorship by Dr. Arvind Srinivas which I cherish as invaluable. 💡 All the above has led me to see life with positivity and push the bar of excellence to achieve success. 👩✈️ What has your journey as mentee or mentor been like? #mentorship #education #learning #support #mentor #mentee #leadership #life #philosophy #business #success #failure #growth #entrepreneur

The secret of a fulfilling life is pursuing an MBA. These are the words from 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗮 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗺𝗶 Swatmananda Saraswati, speaker at our recent event, the "CXO Incubator 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁." But it's not the MBA you're thinking of; it goes beyond that. Here, 𝗠𝗕𝗔 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱, 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆, 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, which embodies the principle of holistic growth. And even I firmly believe that when your mind, body and intellect are aligned, achieving success will be easier for you. Being a practitioner of 𝗚𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆, he also shared lessons from the 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝘁𝗮, emphasizing that one must focus on the work and not on the results, which is popularly known as, "कर्म करते जा, फल की चिंता न कर." He also shared a few books that one can consider before reading the Bhagavad Gita. Here is the list: 𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗷𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗶 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘃𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗵𝗮 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗶 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮 Lesson: 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲  𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲  𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 It's pleasure to have Acharya Swami Swatmananda as a speaker who shared his wisdom with the all aspiring CXOs. #HolisticGrowth #MindBodyIntellect #CXOIncubator #GitaPhilosophy

For many IIT and IIM graduates, there’s an unspoken pressure to choose between two paths:  👉 the high-risk, high-reward world of entrepreneurship,  👉 or the “safer” path of a stable, well-paying job. And while both options have their rewards, they come with distinct mental health challenges that few people talk about. The entrepreneurial path is thrilling but often a daily dance with uncertainty. The highs are incredible—funding rounds, product launches, new milestones. But the lows? They can be brutal. Every day feels like a test of resilience. When things go wrong (and they will), the weight of responsibility can make you question everything. Is it worth it? Am I cut out for this? On the other hand, stability offers comfort but often leaves some wondering, “Am I missing out on something bigger? ”There’s a quiet kind of pressure in “playing it safe.” Even in a stable job, many IIT/IIM alumni wrestle with the fear of untapped potential, the nagging thought that they could have done more if they’d taken the leap. Societal expectations only add to the pressure. Family, friends, and even peers expect IITians and IIM grads to “make something of themselves.” It’s as if any decision that doesn’t lead to massive success feels like a “waste” of their talent. For some, choosing stability can feel like failing to live up to expectations, while choosing risk can feel irresponsible. So, how do you navigate this mental dilemma? The answer, I’ve found, lies in understanding your personal values and growth rather than chasing what’s “right” by societal standards. Both paths have their challenges, but the key is finding what aligns with your own version of success. Some questions worth asking yourself: 👉 Are you willing to embrace uncertainty if it means greater autonomy? 👉 Or does your definition of growth mean mastering a craft within a stable role? Most importantly, does your choice reflect your vision for yourself, or someone else’s? Where do you stand on this? Have you faced this dilemma? #Entrepreneurship #IITAlumni #MentalHealth #CareerChoices #PersonalGrowth #Psychology

*"Unlocking the Secrets to Happiness: IIM Ranchi's Groundbreaking Initiative!"* Thrilled to share that IIM Ranchi has taken a pioneering step in integrating a science-based happiness course into their management education curriculum! In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, leaders are constantly striving for success, often at the cost of their well-being. However, research has shown that happiness and well-being are essential for peak performance, creativity, and productivity. IIM Ranchi's innovative course aims to equip future leaders with the skills and knowledge to prioritize happiness and well-being, leading to: Increased job satisfaction and engagement Improved mental health and resilience Enhanced creativity and innovation Better decision-making and problem-solving Stronger relationships and teamwork By incorporating happiness into management education, IIM Ranchi is redefining the future of leadership and setting a new standard for business schools worldwide. Key Takeaways Understanding the science of happiness Practical strategies for stress management and mindfulness Building positive relationships and networks Cultivating gratitude and self-awareness Fostering a culture of happiness and well-being *What does happiness mean to you?* Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! #HappinessInManagement #IIMRanchi #InnovationInEducation #WellnessAtWork #LeadershipDevelopment #MentalHealthMatters #PositiveVibesOnly

🎙️ Just had an insightful conversation with Dr. Rishikesha Krishnan , Director of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) ! 🌐 We delved into the dynamic world of management education, touching upon the evolution of B-schools and the relevance of MBA in today's scenario. 🚀 Dr. Krishnan emphasized that MBA is not just confined to classroom learning; it's a holistic experience. Students gain valuable insights through projects, competitions, and clubs, shaping them for the multifaceted challenges of the business world. 💡 Discussing the changing landscape, we explored the perception that MBA might be becoming traditional. Dr. Krishnan countered this, citing real-time cases he recently taught, including Big Basket, Byju's, and Tata Steel's digital transformation. The immediacy of these cases reflects the ever-evolving business environment. 🌟 Furthermore, we touched upon the diversity of career paths and the misconception that entrepreneurship should be pursued at an early age. Dr. Krishnan stressed that there's no rush and highlighted the success stories of entrepreneurs who embarked on their journeys later in life. 🌐 As India witnesses unprecedented growth, an MBA remains a potent tool to equip individuals with the skills required to contribute to the nation's development. The journey is not limited to textbooks; it's about embracing a multitude of experiences, both inside and outside the classroom. 🤝 Engaging, enriching, and enlightening — that's the essence of our conversation with Dr. Rishikesh T. Krishnan. Stay tuned for more discussions on education, entrepreneurship, and everything in between! 🚀📚 Podcast coming soon ⌛ #MBA #ManagementEducation #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #IIMBangalore

5 Lessons That I learned after spending 15000+ Hrs and 20+ Lacks in an IIM Institute ( Part 1 ) : ✅1 . Practical Training: Courses focus heavily on developing leadership skills through coursework, case studies, and group projects. These experiences taught me how to lead teams, manage projects, and make strategic decisions 😎 ✅2. Strategic Thinking: It taught me how to analyze complex business situations, identify strategic opportunities, and make long-term plans. 🧠 ✅3. Financing: Courses cover budgeting, financial analysis, and investment strategies that helped me attain financial prowess and made me a better judge of application of my money. 🤑 ✅4. Marketing Principles: I learnt about market research, consumer behavior, branding, and digital marketing etc. in theory and its real time application which helped me immensely. 💲 ✅5. Alumni Networks: IIMs probably have the best alumni pedigree in India, good connections can give you a major boost to your career in the longer run. 😎 Do comment and let me know what did you learn from your college/degree. #linkedindaily #linkedin #linkedincreator #creatorcommunity

📚Reading is not just a habit, it's a powerful tool for growth in the corporate world.🚀 As an MBA student, every book is a new opportunity to expand my knowledge and sharpen my strategic thinking. 💼In a constantly evolving business landscape, staying informed is the key to staying ahead✨️ 📍Few books that I really find of great help for every MBA student is: 📌1. "India Unbound" by Gurcharan Das A brilliant overview of India's economic transformation from independence to the new millennium, blending history, culture, and business insight. 📌2. "Stay Hungry Stay Foolish" by Rashmi Bansal An inspiring collection of stories from 25 IIM Ahmedabad graduates who chose the entrepreneurial path and built successful ventures. 📌3. "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries A groundbreaking approach to building and scaling startups with limited resources, focusing on continuous innovation and adaptability. 📌4. "Business Adventures" by John Brooks A collection of twelve classic stories from the world of Wall Street, covering the highs and lows of some of the biggest companies in history. 📌5. "The Goal" by Eliyahu M. Goldratt A compelling business novel that explores the theory of constraints and operational efficiency, helping to understand process improvement and management. These books offer a mix of Indian and global perspectives, providing insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and strategy, crucial for MBA students. #ReadingForGrowth #CorporateLearning #MBAJourney #KnowledgeIsPower #LifelongLearner #BusinessInsights #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadersAreReaders #StayCurious