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Taking Initiative
A Realise
Believe Realise that things are in control
Believe that you have the ability and you can take action in a
to take action in a situation. given situation.
B
D
C
Take Action
Take action in that situation
Taking Initiative
Let us hear the story of Geeta, who loved to sing.
Geeta was always interested in singing as a child. As she grew older, she began taking singing lessons, and singing
eventually became her passion. She aspired to be a playback singer. However, her parents believed that singing as
a career would not be successful. They encouraged her to continue her studies to become a Chartered Accountant.
Geeta’s friends were so taken with her singing that they told her she would have to stand up for herself if she wanted
to fulfil her dream of becoming a singer. Geeta told her parents about her dream of becoming a singer and pursuing a
singing career. Her family eventually agreed that it was her passion and allowed her to pursue a career as a playback
singer. Geeta is now a well-known female playback singer, earning a good living for herself and her family. She enjoys
her singing career.
Discuss with your partner how Geeta decided to become a playback singer.
4.8.3 interpersonal Skills
Interpersonal skills are the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others. It is the ability of a person to
relate well with other employees in the world of business or entrepreneurship.
Humans are wired to communicate, share, and interact with others. Humans cannot live in isolation; they are social
beings. Thus, when we work in a company, it is obvious that we must communicate and interact with others who work
with us. Building and maintaining positive relationships with others is a skill. This aspect of interacting with others is
often quite visible in an entrepreneur’s life.
Entrepreneurs must interact with many different types of people from various cultures and backgrounds and get them
to work together as a team. In such cases, it is absolutely essential for both the entrepreneur and the team members
to respect and accept each other’s differences.
As a result, if an individual wants to grow and expand his or her business, he or she must work and manage well with
a diverse group of people.
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