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B.Kiron Shenoy is a self-
motivated and result oriented
professional for nearly CHANGE
four decades in the SAARC
region, Kiron’s forte has been
spearheading marketing and
initiating projects across YOUR MINDSET!
the board, whether it is
about starting grassroots
or “brownshoot” projects,
creating profit centers or
restructuring & turning “GENZEERS”- DITCH THE "ME" AND Let us see how Gen Z can cultivate EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND
EMBRACE THE "WE"
leadership qualities that will shape the
INCLUSION:
around small & medium scale world for a better future:
companies. Has Expertise in Gen Z is a generation driven by • Challenge biases and stereotypes:
Recognize and address unconscious
Corporate Affairs, Marketing, purpose, authenticity, and a deep biases within yourself and others.
- seated desire to make a positive
Project Management, impact. They are poised to reshape
Restructuring, Life Coaching the leadership landscape but are CULTIVATE CRITICAL THINKING • Celebrate differences:
Value and appreciate the unique
AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS:
& Mentoring. mostly, often stereotyped as "screen - perspectives and experiences of
obsessed" and "easily distracted,".
Based in Sri Lanka with his • Engage in active learning: individuals from all backgrounds.
Question assumptions, analyze
family since 1997- Post Jan Forget the image of entitled information from multiple perspectives • Create inclusive setup:
millennials;
Advocate for equity and ensure that
and seek out diverse viewpoints.
2019, he is functioning as a everyone feels valued and respected.
Management Consultant/ Born into a hyper-connected • Practice problem-solving techniques:
Director, handling a few world, this tech-savvy generation Z Do brainstorming and analysis of the
root causes to tackle challenges more
possesses unique strengths. They
regular assignments in are collaborative, adaptable, and effectively. FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY AND
Strategy & Restructuring in comfortable with ambiguity. They are • Embrace challenges: SOCIAL IMPACT:
an Educational Group and an digital natives, fluent in the language View setbacks as learning • Make conscious choices:
of social media and online platforms,
Agricultural Group in making them adept at communication opportunities and develop strategies Consider the environmental and social
Sri Lanka. Also, involved and building networks. for overcoming obstacles. Do not be impact of your actions in daily life.
upset with failures.
as an Independent Non • Support sustainable practices:
Advocate for and participate in
-Executive Director with the Going forward, to truly unleash their EMBRACE EMOTIONAL initiatives that promote environmental
leadership potential, Gen Z must
Pan Asia Group, Sri Lanka shift their focus. While individual INTELLIGENCE AND EMPATHY: protection and social justice.
and also as an INED in a success is important, a truly impactful • Align your career goals with your
listed company in leader prioritizes collective well- • Practice active listening: values:
being. It's time to move beyond the
Seek opportunities to contribute to
Pay attention to others' perspectives,
India- Everlon Financials "me" generation and embrace a "we" feelings and needs. a more just and equitable world.
Limited, Mumbai. mentality.
• Develop self-awareness:
An avid traveler and Of course, You don’t sacrifice personal Understand your own emotions and
passionate Tennis player who ambitions. Instead, it's about aligning how they impact your interactionswith
others.
loves to network. individual goals with a larger purpose.
It's about recognizing that true
leadership lies in empowering others, • Cultivate empathy:
Strive to understand and share the
(www.kironshenoy.com) fostering inclusivity, and creating feelings of others.
a positive impact on society.

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