Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
April 20, 2024
This past week, I had my global team gather in Kuala Lumpur for our annual retreat. Beyond the strategy sessions and presentations, one of the most valuable aspects was the opportunity to connect with colleagues on a deeper level. Late-night Read more…
March 31, 2024
In a sun-drenched valley nestled between rolling hills lived two villagers, Bruno and Sophia. Both toiled under the same sun, tending their fields and raising livestock. Yet, their lives were vastly different. Bruno, The Barterer: Bruno, a man of routine, Read more…
March 20, 2024
It’s all okay when we have modest or attainable goals, but when we aspire to achievements that are very ambitious, things tend to get more complicated. Aggressive and overambitious goals tend to stunt the spirit of creativity, innovation, and discovery Read more…
February 22, 2024
It’s a normal human tendency to think that what we think is true, and because we think something is true, we tend to ignore information that might tell us it’s not true. When we do that, we encounter surprises- where Read more…
January 23, 2024
In Stoic philosophy, there is a concept called “Ars Vivendi” that invites us to live artfully, not in grand gestures, but in the graceful simplicity of our everyday lives. The concept emphasizes the significance of cherishing the present moment and Read more…
November 15, 2023
A couple of weeks ago, a colleague handed me some work that I felt was below par, and I let my frustration show. Reflecting on the incident, I questioned whether my anger would truly motivate my colleague to improve his Read more…
November 9, 2023
Every one of us will encounter some form of real or perceived setbacks at some time or other in our lives. What must we do in those moments when nothing seems to be going our way? How do we rescue Read more…
October 28, 2023
Today, the business landscape is abuzz with the mantra of ‘Delivering Value.’ Organizations are tirelessly seeking ways to enhance the value they provide, evaluating their people based on their value contribution. In the quest to deliver greater value to customers, Read more…
October 17, 2023
Have you ever heard the advice, “Give yourself a lot of shots to get lucky”? At first glance, it might seem like a simple saying, but there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. This piece of wisdom Read more…
October 16, 2023
Life operates in a circular reference. You choose what you’re looking for, and that is what you find. Conversely put, you find what you look for, consciously or unconsciously. So, do you opt for negativity or positivity? Are problems your Read more…
