Why did you leave your last job, may I ask? It turns out that most people, according to statistics, leave jobs because of other people; usually their immediate managers or colleagues. The decision is often based on a few options: (1) I will just try to do my job and wait for other people to... Continue Reading →
Leadership, Part III- You are born to be a leader
I used to believe that some people are born to be leaders and most people are meant to be followers. At least, that's what I have seen around me and perhaps, in the society as a whole. However, there are two issues with this view. First, it's true that most people are 'followers'. Humans are... Continue Reading →
To Walk A Path That Cannot Be Tread Easily: Part 2
The past two months have flown by so quickly that it’s hard to make any sense of it. It never used to be like this. Time would always come to a standstill as a child, playing with the neighbour’s children or waiting for the school bell to ring. Cherished memories captured in brief moments of... Continue Reading →
Leadership- Part II: Don’t panic
Key takeaways: Everybody panics; that's the fact;Leaders make rational decisions so panic less;A leader is the beacon in a stormy night, so light up the direction for your people. As I write this blog post, the Coronavirus (a.k.a. Wuhan virus) is spreading around the globe and especially rampaging badly in China. While the virus is... Continue Reading →
Leaders eat last and this is why
The most difficult thing to be a good leader is to gain team's trust and respect.