11:11 Tuesdays by Vaishali Wagle July 28, 2026 Happy 11:11 Tuesdays Reader, Here are 1 Thought, 1 Quote, 1 Word and 1 Humour for you to reflect upon this week. 1. Thought Executive voice isn't about volume, it's congruence. As leaders rise, every word carries disproportionate weight. Teams don't simply hear what you say. They watch whether your decisions, priorities, and behaviour reinforces it. The quickest way to dilute influence is to let your words outrun your conviction. People may not...
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11:11 Tuesdays by Vaishali Wagle July 21, 2026 Happy 11:11 Tuesdays Reader, Here are 1 Thought, 1 Quote, 1 Word and 1 Humour for you to reflect upon this week. 1. Thought Strategic silence is not passivity; it is disciplined observation. Many leaders speak too early; not because they have clarity, but because uncertainty feels uncomfortable. They rush to fill the silence with opinions, solutions, or reassurance. Exceptional leaders understand that silence creates space. Space for others to...
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11:11 Tuesdays by Vaishali Wagle July 14, 2026 Happy 11:11 Tuesdays Reader, Here are 1 Thought, 1 Quote, 1 Word and 1 Humour for you to reflect upon this week. 1. Thought Executive readiness isn’t just about pedigree, it’s about perspective. Executives are expected to balance growth with governance, innovation with prudence, short-term performance with long-term value, shareholder expectations with stakeholder trust. The higher you rise, fewer the decisions that are black and white. The...
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11:11 Tuesdays by Vaishali Wagle July 7, 2026 Happy 11:11 Tuesdays Reader, If you are an experienced professional looking to step into larger leadership roles, increase your influence and become the leader people instinctively trust and follow, Executive Presence Academy has been designed for you. It has been loved by over 7300 leaders and proven to build their Executive Presence and help them scale to senior Executive roles. We'd be delighted to welcome you to our July-August cohort. Reserve...
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11:11 Tuesdays by Vaishali Wagle June 30, 2026 Happy 11:11 Tuesdays Reader, Here are 1 Thought, 1 Quote, 1 Word and 1 Humour for you to reflect upon this week. 1. Thought Succession Dilemma Leaders who plan succession early don’t weaken their authority, they amplify it. They do two things that are critical for organisational success - They create confidence that the organisation can grow beyond any one individual, while simultaneously creating the capacity for themselves to take on larger,...
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11:11 Tuesdays by Vaishali Wagle June 23, 2026 Happy 11:11 Tuesdays Reader, Here are 1 Thought, 1 Quote, 1 Word and 1 Humour for you to reflect upon this week. 1. Thought One of the greatest misconceptions in leadership is believing you must choose between diplomacy and honesty. Executive leadership demands a different capability: discernment. Not every truth needs be spoken immediately, and not every audience is ready to hear it. The most respected CXOs understand that leadership is not...
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11:11 Tuesdays by Vaishali Wagle June 16, 2026 Happy 11:11 Tuesdays Reader, Here are 1 Thought, 1 Quote, 1 Word and 1 Humour for you to reflect upon this week. 1. Thought Leadership Agility The most effective CXOs move between action and perspective effortlessly. Like an experienced mountaineer, they know that every stage of the climb requires a different view. When you're watching your footing, you see the loose rocks, the immediate risks, the next few steps. When you pause and look up, you...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
11:11 Tuesdays by Vaishali Wagle June 9, 2026 Happy 11:11 Tuesdays Reader, Here are 1 Thought, 1 Quote, 1 Word and 1 Humour for you to reflect upon this week. 1. Thought Authority deepens when you stop proving and start trusting your own ideas and decisions. Over-explaining erodes confidence; both yours and others’. Authority can be communicated as much by restraint as by assertion. Where in your leadership style, could fewer words signal greater confidence? #Invitation: Short training video...
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11:11 Tuesdays by Vaishali Wagle June 2, 2026 Happy 11:11 Tuesdays Reader, Here are 1 Thought, 1 Quote, 1 Word and 1 Humour for you to reflect upon this week. 1. Thought Burnout at senior levels is often misunderstood. People assume it's the result of long hours, demanding stakeholders, endless meetings across timezones, or ambitious goals. Many senior leaders I have coached have uncovered that burnout is often a values misalignment, not workload issue. Exhaustion was a signal and not a...
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