Four key lessons from TikTok’s CEO on handling hostile accusations
TikTok has come under fire because the app has over 150 million users from the United States (US). US lawmakers are concerned about how it could be used as a spying weapon for China, teen addiction and misinformation. How did TikTok CEO’s Chew Shou Zi fare in the recent hostile US Congressional hearing? I want to first […]
Leadership trends in 2021 and beyond (Part 2 of 2)
This is the 2nd and last video of the leadership trends video. These are my observations after having deep and intimate conversations with 48 leaders. And in case you have missed the Part 1 video, please click below. Related Posts:938NOW Radio Interview: Is training still relevant in this…6 […]
Leadership trends in 2021 and beyond (Part 1 of 2)
2020 has been a ride for everyone and it has taught us a lot. COVID has shown us what the essentials are: our ability to change or quickly adapt in a crisis, and the leadership skills we need to have while navigating through uncertainty. I have had the privilege of having deep and intimate conversations […]
7 Ways To Stay Motivated In Your Life
“How do you motivate yourself and keep it up?” This was posted to me when Howell Mabalot interviewed me after my speech to over 1500 people in the recent Philippines HR Congress 2019. Honestly, there are times where I don’t feel exactly highly motivated, but my response to it is extremely important. This is not […]
Get noticed: 8 things that your boss wished you did more
After working with thousands of directors and leaders from many different countries, I have noticed that there common areas which they wished their team members are better in. Your boss will surely notice you if you do these! 1. Speak up more by giving feedback or share ideas Bosses wished their people spoke up […]
The New Book Unveiled: Small Steps To Big Changes
My new book is finally here! Have you ever planned for something but didn’t achieve it? That change within your team and organisation seems impossible? You’ve tried that diet for the tenth time and failed. Your team enrolled in a communications workshop but after it, isn’t communicating any much better. In Small Steps To Big […]
6 ways to succeed more in life
Everyone wants more success in life but it doesn’t mean that they want to do something about it. In most articles, they claim that the first step you need to do is to set SMART goals. After all, if you don’t know what you want, how can you possibly succeed? Well, my answer is a […]
Mission Accomplished! The manuscript for the book is completed
I have finally accomplished my goal of writing 30,000 words in my book. It has been a long and tiring journey of constant pressure, lack of sleep, and fatigue. To hold myself accountable, I was updating my friends and clients on my progress every day: Report the number of words written (I even had a […]
Want to get something done? Make a public declaration
One of the highlights in a speaker’s life is to write a book. This is a goal that I have always had but never was able to work it because there were too many things I had to attend to. Just like any other person, I had meetings to attend, speaking engagements, consultancy projects, dealing […]
There Is No Such Thing as “Work-Life Balance”
Last friday, I was invited as one of the expert panelist for MediaCorp Radio 938 Live outdoor program, ‘Campus‘. The event was held at ITE College West and the topic for discussion that day was “Do our youths work hard and play hard at school? How important is it to our youths to have a […]