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True Autonomy

true autonomy

Is giving someone the autonomy to operate better than actively managing them? What is a better approach for leaders to adopt? While it is intuitive and right to advocate giving people autonomy, many struggle with this idea because they don’t Read more…


Two Types Of Success

Two types of success

We encounter two types of success in our lives: transactional and repeatable. Transactional success is where you achieve the same level of success if the same circumstances are there, or else you get stuck. People who experience transactional success are Read more…


Disrupt Yourself First

disrupt

My teammates from around the world and I had our annual meeting in Kuala Lumpur today. We celebrated our achievements last year and discussed our plans for the coming year. We spent some time discussing the exciting future that awaits Read more…


All In, All The Time

go all in

Sharing this great piece of advice on commitment via Farnam Street’s Blogpost =================================================== There are a lot of things in life that only work when you commit. I don’t mean dabble. I don’t mean half-in. I mean commit. Commitment means Read more…


Weekend Story-Who Is The Master?

who is the master

Once upon a time, a Teacher was walking with his students in a bustling marketplace when they stumbled upon a man tugging a cow with a rope. With a twinkle in his eyes, the Teacher stopped the procession, motioned for Read more…


Learning Happens When……

learning happens when

Real learning happens ……….


Count Only When It Starts Hurting

Count only when it hurts

I believe Muhammad Ali was once asked how many sit-ups would do to prepare for a fight. His reply was priceless: “I don’t count my sit-ups. I only start counting when it starts hurting. When I feel pain, that’s when Read more…


Beware Of Productive Procrastination

productive procrastination

“Hey, have you made any progress on your 3-year plan?” I asked my colleague, reminding them that I had previously followed up on this matter. “I’ve been occupied with other priorities, but I’ll start working on it soon,” my colleague responded apologetically.  This Read more…


Playing To Win Or Playing Not To Lose?

Playing to win

Playing not to lose means sticking to familiar routines, avoiding risks, and maintaining a sense of security to steer clear of failure and the discomfort it brings. While this approach may feel safe, it ultimately leads to stagnation. On the Read more…


Show UP

Show up

“Consistency is key” is a common phrase that holds true for many things in life, including building something from scratch. It’s more valuable to be consistent than intense if you want to create something that will stand the test of Read more…