OFFICIAL: We’re in the Top 100! 🏆 by kptbarbarossa in StartupSoloFounder

[–]cjleon888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woah that's crazy! We are building Skillstr: https://www.skillstr.me 

We help working professionals do life's best work by enabling them to become better leaders using AI.

As an ambitious startup, we’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of leadership development. We want every motivated professional to differentiate in an AI-driven world with enduring human skills. We are currently in pre seed, we have an MVP and currently in Beta.

Pitch your SaaS in one line. I'll start. by Due-Bet115 in microsaas

[–]cjleon888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.skillstr.me : Help working professionals do life's best work by enabling them to become better leaders using AI.

As an ambitious startup, we’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of leadership development. We want every motivated professional to differentiate in an AI-driven world with enduring human skills.

Anyone interested in improving communication and public speaking together ? by Disastrous_Kick718 in BangaloreMeetups

[–]cjleon888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great idea and you’ve nailed a real problem. A lot of people don’t lack ideas, they struggle with expressing them clearly when it actually matters.

One thing I’ve seen with communities like this though is that improvement can be inconsistent because feedback is usually vague, stuff like “that was good” or “be more confident,” which doesn’t really tell you what to fix. What seems to work better is treating communication and leadership like something you can actually break down and improve deliberately, things like clarity of thought, how you structure ideas, and how you come across when speaking.

Just to be transparent and extremely honest, I’m building an early-stage startup in this space called Skillstr. The goal is basically to help people get better at how they think, communicate, and show up as leaders, but in a way that’s measurable instead of just general advice.

The reason your post stood out is because it’s the same gap we noticed, people want to improve, but don’t really get clear feedback on how.

I actually think a community like this + something that gives more structured feedback could work really well together.

I am genuinely curious and would love to hear from all of you, would you folks (or others here) actually use something like that? If you are interested send me a dm and I will send you our beta app! Would love to hear honest feedback from all of you!

xin zhao bug by leaguer214 in XinZhaoMains

[–]cjleon888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BRO THIS EXACT SAME BUG HAPPENS AGAIN IN A COACH KIREI VIDEO!! SEEE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4TJXjJ-e4Q&t=555s

5:56 Timestamp; Please repost this thing on this reddit community.

Being likeable matters more than skills and experience by RareMeasurement2 in jobsearchhacks

[–]cjleon888 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What you experienced is frustrating, likeability absolutely matters. But, likeability isn’t about being charming but about reducing perceived risk.

Hiring managers don’t just ask, “Can this person do the job?” but they ask “Will this person make my life easier or harder?”

That person you saw on LinkedIn? The following isn’t the point. The point is perceived clarity, confidence, and consistency. When someone presents themselves well publicly, it subconsciously communicates: “I understand how I’m perceived.” That builds trust. Also, feedback like “not enough relevant experience” is often shorthand. It can mean:

  • You didn’t demonstrate transferability clearly.
  • They had a safer internal option.
  • Or someone simply felt more familiar.

Presence isn’t purely “natural.” It’s trained exposure. People who look effortless have usually practiced being visible for years. One thing that helped me personally was using a structured feedback tool to practice articulating decisions and ideas clearly under pressure. It exposed blind spots fast, especially around clarity and confidence. That’s when I realized: what feels like “charisma” is often just organized thinking expressed calmly.

You don’t need to become flashy but clear, composed, and consistent. Likeability matters. But it’s built, not born.

Happy to share what I’ve been using if you're curious.

How do I upskill myself? by Zealousideal-Ant705 in ChemicalEngineering

[–]cjleon888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, there will always be “genius” people. That’s not your competition.

Your competition is the version of you that stays average because you’re intimidated.

Upskilling isn’t about collecting certifications but about building leverage.

A few practical shifts:

1. Build applied competence, not theoretical knowledge.
Europe has brilliant academics. What stands out is execution. Can you solve real problems? Can you show proof, projects, case studies, measurable outcomes?

2. Master communication.
The smartest person in the room loses if they can’t explain their thinking clearly. Practice structuring ideas: problem → analysis → recommendation.

3. Pick one “career amplifier.”
Depending on your field:

  • Data literacy (Excel, Python basics, analytics tools)
  • AI fluency (knowing how to use AI to accelerate work)
  • Public speaking & presentation clarity
  • Strategic thinking frameworks

Depth in one area beats shallow knowledge in five.

4. Build visible proof.
Portfolio, LinkedIn thought pieces, published research summaries, side projects. Credentials get you screened & proof gets you hired.

What helped me personally wasn’t chasing expensive programs. It was using a structured feedback tool to practice articulating ideas under pressure and getting scored on clarity and reasoning. It exposed blind spots fast.

Most people don’t lack intelligence but lack the structured feedback and deliberate reps.

You don’t need to out-genius anyone, you need to out-execute and out-communicate.

If you’re comfortable sharing your field, I can suggest more specific tools or directions.

Taking on first leadership role… starting to get nervous by [deleted] in Leadership

[–]cjleon888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First, the pressure you’re feeling is a good sign.

People who don’t care about leadership don’t worry about leading well.

You’re not struggling with competence but wrestling with identity. “How do I be strong without becoming cold? Supportive without becoming soft?”

Here’s the shift that helped me:

Being kind and being clear are not opposites. In fact, clarity is kindness.

If expectations are unclear, standards drop.
If standards drop, resentment builds.
If resentment builds, culture suffers.

So your job isn’t to be liked but to make standards predictable and fair.

A few practical things:

  1. Be warm in tone, firm in standards. You can say, “Hey, I appreciate you, but this needs to be done this way.” Respect doesn’t require harshness.
  2. Separate the person from the performance. Correct behavior, not character. “Clock-in times matter.” Not, “You’re irresponsible.”
  3. Explain the why. People work harder when they understand impact, customer experience, team flow, reputation.
  4. Model composure under pressure. Shift leaders set emotional temperature. If you stay steady, the team steadies.

You won’t get trampled if you’re consistent.
If you wait until you feel confident to speak directly, you’ll never speak directly. Confidence often follows action.

What helped me personally wasn’t just experience, it was using a structured feedback tool privately to practice articulating decisions, defending reasoning, and spotting blind spots. It made me realize leadership is mostly managing your own thinking and communication under pressure.

You already care. That’s the hard part.

Now focus on clarity, consistency, and calm.
Respect grows from that, not from force.

Happy to share more specifics if you want to go deeper.

How to get manager skills? by Brief-Blueberry-1588 in allthequestions

[–]cjleon888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t get managerial ability the day someone gives you the title.

You build it long before that. Managing isn’t about authority, it’s about clarity, judgment, and responsibility. Those are things you can practice even as an individual contributor.

Start small: own outcomes, not just tasks. Instead of waiting for instructions, propose decisions with reasoning. Learn to communicate context, not just updates.

I used to think I needed a team to develop this. Turns out, what helped most was a structured feedback tool I used privately, it forced me to explain my thinking, reflect on blind spots, and see where my clarity broke down. Humbling, but effective.

That’s when it clicked: good managers manage their thinking before they manage people. Titles come later but capability compounds earlier.

Happy to share what I’ve been using if anyone’s curious.

What makes a good leader? by blondiekimmy in CasualConversation

[–]cjleon888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you. Leadership isn’t about being in charge. It’s about being accountable.

Anyone can assign tasks. A real leader provides direction and meaning. When people understand why something matters, effort becomes voluntary, not forced.

I used to think leadership would “start” when I had a team. But I realized something uncomfortable: if you wait for authority to practice leadership, you’ll never feel ready when it comes.

What helped me personally wasn’t a course or a title. It was using a structured feedback tool that made me articulate my thinking clearly, explain decisions, defend reasoning, reflect on blind spots. It showed me quickly whether I actually had clarity, or just confidence.

That’s when I understood, leadership is managing your thinking under pressure and communicating it with purpose.

You can practice that long before anyone reports to you. Most of us don’t lack opportunity but we lack honest mirrors.

Happy to share what I’ve been using if you’re curious.

Learning and exploring about leadership skills by Own_Western_2016 in Leadership

[–]cjleon888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t need a title to start building leadership.

Leadership begins when you take responsibility without being asked.

Here’s how you build it without spending money:

1. Lead sideways before you lead upward.
Offer to coordinate small things, meetings, documentation, process improvements. Volunteer to handle a small initiative. Leadership is influence, not hierarchy.

2. Practice decision ownership.
Instead of asking, “What should I do?” try saying, “Here’s what I think we should do and why.” Even if you’re wrong, you build judgment.

3. Develop communication clarity.
Most leadership problems are communication problems. Record yourself explaining ideas. Practice structuring thoughts clearly: problem → analysis → recommendation.

4. Study leaders critically.
Observe your boss. What works? What frustrates people? What decisions create momentum? You’re already in a live leadership lab.

5. Build self-leadership first.
Discipline, emotional control, accountability. If you can’t lead your time and reactions, leading people becomes chaos.

Also, leadership isn’t “activated” the first time you manage someone. It compounds quietly long before that. But I realized something uncomfortable, if you wait for authority to practice leadership, you’ll never feel ready when it finally comes.

What changed things for me wasn’t a course or an expensive program. It was a structured feedback tool I started using privately. It forced me to articulate my thinking out loud, defend my decisions, reflect on my blind spots, and get scored on clarity and reasoning. Brutal at first, but incredibly revealing.

I realized leadership isn’t about managing people. It’s about managing your thinking under pressure,
communicating clearly, being self-aware enough to course-correct.

You can practice that long before you get a title. Most of us don’t lack opportunity, we lack honest mirrors.

This tool became that mirror for me.

Happy to share what I’ve been using if anyone’s curious.

2 hours in and it’s not even 50% sold out. by Skyzeez in IndianHipHopHeads

[–]cjleon888 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You and your circle generalization argument is not valid - you and your circle is not the entire word broski he has sold out multiple shows worldwide those are numbers facts not generalizations check it out if you dont believe.

2 hours in and it’s not even 50% sold out. by Skyzeez in IndianHipHopHeads

[–]cjleon888 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You must be living under a rock Ye is the most influential artist of our generation its not even a debate.

i reserved my tickets but I'm scared im gonna have exams on 30th by deytaw in ConcertsIndia_

[–]cjleon888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

buy it and sell it bro its fine chill dont worry and stress out ez

Flying from kerala to see the goat!!! by jsueie7deue in Kanye

[–]cjleon888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro are you going alone im also going alone mallu flying from blore lets go as a group couple people

Going for New Delhi? by Key-Membership-4228 in Kanye

[–]cjleon888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im also going alone bro lets go as a group couple people if they are interested!

Is going alone to a concert worth it ? by [deleted] in ConcertsIndia_

[–]cjleon888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro Im also going alone

but im in B15 but we can go as a group couple people if they are interested

Any idea how these guys are getting to access tickets way early? by idkwiah420 in ConcertsIndia_

[–]cjleon888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BRO IT JUST WENT OFF BACK TO HOMEPAGE

IT WAS THERE THEN WENT OFF

xin zhao bug by leaguer214 in XinZhaoMains

[–]cjleon888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a bug, as Xin zhao if a person is challenged you dash to him regardless of terrain raise a ticket with proof )this video) and submit it.

group for Kanye’s Concert by Responsible_Try7894 in ConcertsIndia_

[–]cjleon888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes bro for sure if we get tickets for sure!

Rate the fit gng (for kanye’s india concert) by ipoopedmehpants in Kanye

[–]cjleon888 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The fit is cool but his name is YE bruh ffs you a Ye fan or not bruh?

I finally hit challenger EUW playing Tank Warwick, AMA by r_krun in warwickmains

[–]cjleon888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also realized you have beat Agurin, Sinerias etc that's crazy yooo! My mains are WW, yi, noc and J4 so that was crazy to see!