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Month: June 2023

Five Coaching Habits

five coaching habits

What does true leadership mean for you? Someone posed this question to me a few days back, and I responded instinctively. True leadership is about going beyond self-interest and focusing on helping others succeed while fully owning the results.  Anyone Read more…


Weekend Story-Generosity

generosity

In a small town, a young boy overheard his mother asking their neighbor for some salt. The boy knew that there was enough salt in the house. “Mom, we have salt at home. Why, then, are you asking our neighbor Read more…


Eight Ways To Mental Resilience

mental resilience

Developing mental resilience is vital for our overall well-being, success, and ability to deal with life’s challenges. When we are resilient, What are some of the ways we can all keep ourselves mentally resilient? Here are eight things I consciously Read more…


A Leader Must Always Come With An Abundant Mindset

abundant mindset

Here’s a thought-provoking question: Can a leader truly make a significant impact, whether through a remarkable team, organization, or product, while trapped in a “survival” mindset? The answer is a resounding NO. Here’s Why. Leadership is about envisioning possibilities and Read more…


Friday Wisdom

wisdom

I am a subscriber of James Clear’s Blog. Every week he publishes three original quotes that convey some really powerful wisdom. Out of the many he has published over the last few weeks, here are five of my favorites that Read more…


A Chance To Practise What I Preach

Practise what I preach

Dear guest, we regret to inform you that your AirAsia flight AK 354, scheduled to depart from Jakarta (CGK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) on 14 June 2023, has been rescheduled due to operational reasons. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience Read more…


Don’t Reinvent The Wheel

reinvent the wheel

If you want to solve an intractable problem you have never encountered before or achieve an entirely new goal, here is a pro tip.   Don’t waste your time trying to reinvent the wheel. Instead, find a great ‘wheel’ you can Read more…


Focus On Those Who Care

Focus on those who care

Sharing this powerful idea via Seth Godin’s Blog- Too much competition There are two approaches: Broaden your offerings, make them easier, cheaper and more available. Dumb them down and race to the bottom. Or… Focus on the customers who care Read more…


Weekend Story-Archer’s Focus

archer

In ancient Japan, there lived a skilled archer named Hiro. He could hit the target with impeccable precision. Curious, a young boy asked Hiro his secret. Hiro smiled and invited the boy to witness a demonstration. Placing a small piece Read more…


What Doesn’t Kill Us Makes Us Stronger

what doesn't kill

“What does not kill me makes me stronger.” Friedrich Nietzsche We have often heard the familiar advice from our parents, teachers, and mentors: “Value yourself. Only then can you truly excel.” But here’s the paradox: I believe genuine self-confidence and Read more…