Consequence of a Message

How do you simplify a message without losing its meaning?  Where does clarity end and oversimplification begin?   That’s the test, and the trap.    In this episode of Consequence of a Message, Dr. Anil Lamba, finance educator, bestselling author, and professional de-jargonizer, joins us to explore the theory behind simplicity and the fluency it demands.    This isn’t just about finance. We unpack...

Toxic: an oft-used adjective describing the Joker’s rapid villain arc in the Batman comics. The same adjective now captures 20% of the Indian workforce’s feelings towards their workplace. Overwhelmingly now, professionals across both sides of the generational divide report their work environments as toxic, yet there's a number of leaders who remain inactive (consciously or otherwise) and refuse to...

Television, newspapers, social media...sports? In our latest episode of Consequence of a Message, we bring to your notice a slightly unusual method of placing brands under a microscope. While not a medium in the conventional sense, a platform that gets brands 30 million pairs of eyeballs in a fortnight can hardly not be considered one. FIFA, Olympics, NBA, F1- not just brands themselves, but magni...

A new season of Consequence of a Message is upon us! In which we tackle bigger messages, expose larger consequences and create immense possibilities.   And what bigger message could we have chosen to inaugurate our second season with than- “Abki Baar 400 Paar”? The message that set the theme for 2024’s General Elections in India and ended up becoming a meme due to its laughably inadequate outcome...

Mark Twain once said, “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” No offense to Mark, but we at Consequence of a Message disagree. With modern technology, misinformation can take 3 world tours in the time it takes the truth to even get out of bed. Join us for the last episode of Season 1 of Consequence of a Message- Who Owns the Global Truth? Shot in front...

A butterfly flapping its wings on one end of the earth can cause a tornado to form on the other. So too can a small action have a far-reaching impact and a message can create unforeseen consequences. Consequence of a Message is back, bringing to you our 5th Episode,  Collateral Consequence .     Join us as we unravel how each message you share can cause a domino effect of events to unfold. Whether...

A fish called the Skate is the only animal in the world that can see in just 2 colours- black & white. Humans, on the other hand, are capable of seeing a million more. However, we appear to lose this ability every time we hear anything even slightly controversial. We insist on seeing the world as dual-toned while ignoring each shade of grey that lies in between.     But does the world really w...

Sincere or Symbolic? Profound or Perfunctory? Truthful...or Tokenistic?  Therein lies the dilemma of organizations that wish to portray their diversity.   With the world becoming a more accepting & positive place, the last thing any brand wants is to be accused of being stuck in the Dark Ages. And while on the face of it, most brands may look like they’ve ‘awoken’ in the new century - do they...

Being a prominent leader means you have an army of people waiting to finish your statements. You say a few words and boom – there are 10 assumptions breaking it down immediately.  In a world where every word you utter is recorded, scrutinized & “cleverly” edited for all to see, it’s more important than ever to be careful of what, how & when you say something.   The last thing any CEO (and...

What do you get when an icon of simplicity meets an outspoken immigration officer? The answer is not so simple. In the inaugural episode of Consequence of a Message, we discuss the dangers of making assumptions - as brands, leaders, or even an unfortunate immigration officer. And while speaking out is commendable, not speaking at all can often be its own reward.

Presenting the Ideosphere official podcast - Consequence of a Message. We've been relentlessly championing the belief that great communication creates immense possibilities. But, peeking behind the mirror is essential to uncover the consequences of communication that is not great. This is the podcast's premise - how words strung into messages, when wielded incorrectly, can cause unfortunat...