Today, with competition becoming ever more intense in the corporate arena, it is of paramount importance that managers and corporate leaders imbibe within themselves essential traits that constitute a successful sportsperson. Only if one has the agility of a sprinter and the persistence of a marathon runner, can one achieve sustained success in today's age of disruption. TJ, our honourable guest having been at the crossroads of excellence in the realm of sports and that of business is someone who personifies this thought in the truest sense. Taking a leaf out of his coaching manual, TJ enlisted 15 qualities that every budding manager ought to incorporate within him or her for a successful career. The crux of this according to him is formed by the qualities of 'Team Work', 'Communication', and 'Tenacity'. The next set of qualities is populated by an emphasis on - 'Growth', 'Learning', 'Leadership', ‘Commitment', 'Motivation', and 'Dealing with Pressure' among a few others. Citing instances of successful comebacks staged in the sporting world by tennis stars such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and others who have successfully fought dips in both form as well as fitness to emerge stronger, TJ lucidly planted in the minds of the budding managers of VGSoM the significance of showcasing grit and determination in the face of failure. The batch of 2018 and 2019 being ones which took a special liking to sports and tennis, in particular, were enthusiastic in their interactions with the 2 guests and made sure to ask them a wide range of questions, in a bid to advance their own development as leaders of the future.
With a spirited question and answer round, the wonderful session by Mr TJ Hymen, assisted by Mr Warren Rohmfeld, came to its closure. Indeed, the session opened up many new avenues of understanding and growth for the students of VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur as they lent their ears to the invaluable lessons delivered by the two guest speakers. The VGSoM family once again extends its gratitude to the honourable guests and looks forward to welcoming them again in the times to come.
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