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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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