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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.ThoughtStrategic 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 think. Space for missing information to surface. Space for emotions to settle. Often, the quality of the conversation improves simply because the leader chose not to be the first to speak. Sometimes your greatest contribution to a discussion isn't your next sentence. It's the pause that allows a better one to emerge. #LeadershipLab: Free training video on How to become executive ready 1.Quote"At senior levels, wisdom is often measured not by the speed of your response, but by the quality of your pause." 1.WordForbearance (n.) — the quality of being patient and sympathetic towards people, especially when they have done something wrong [#WordChallenge: Use this word in your vocabulary everyday throughout this week] 1.HumourIf you liked this and want to share this issue of 11:11 Tuesdays with your friends and colleagues, just send them this link: https://zenesse.kit.com/posts/20260721 Warmly, Vaishali WagleAuthor, Coach, Speaker Zenesse (n.) [Zen-s] My 3 recommendations to re-evolve to a career and life you love......within 90 minutes Let's connect on socials.About this newsletter: You are receiving this email since you are a valued member of the Zenesse community or have shown an interest in Zenesse coaching programs or my book, Scaling Peaks. Every Tuesday, I share 11:11 - 1 Thought, 1 Quote, 1 Word & 1 Humour - for you to reflect upon and bring it into practice. Update your subscription preferences: |
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11:11 Tuesdays by Vaishali Wagle August 4, 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 Boardrooms behave different from conference rooms. The boardrooms have a long memory. It remembers less about who spoke the most and more about who consistently exercised sound judgment when it mattered most. One insightful comment may make an impression. A consistent pattern of thoughtful decisions builds something far...
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...
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...