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Assertiveness: Asian or Western?

Traditional Asian values tend to advocate harmony and order. Harmony and order, in turn, are defined as each strata of society plays its part in obedience and submission; individualism is typically frowned upon and the whole is valued more than the individual. The bottom-line is that as much as a 'Western'-style 'speak up for your rights' assertiveness is acceded to, it is still incredibly difficult for much of Asian culture steeped in traditional values to do so.

Assertiveness: Asian or Western?2017-04-14T23:30:46+08:00

Resilience – Leveraging on Empathy in Crisis

In two weeks' time, I will be celebrating my 6th month of recovery from a brain tumour. While the number does not suggest a long duration, the whole ordeal compounded with emotional stress has certainly made it feel like an eternity.

Resilience – Leveraging on Empathy in Crisis2017-04-14T23:30:46+08:00

Resilience – Responding in the Moment of Demand

Last time, we overviewed resilience and proposed a multi-pronged response involving mental toughness, emotional self-awareness and volitional decisiveness as key to developing resilience. We also proposed emotional self-awareness as a starting point, since without the acknowledgement of stress, resilience strategies and other effective responses will not be deployed. Here are 5 steps to take: Acknowledge

Resilience – Responding in the Moment of Demand2017-04-14T23:30:46+08:00

Are You Tough Enough?

Have you ever experienced anything like this? Tom’s colleagues have started to side-line him ever since he raised a question about a popular proposal which favoured an influential segment of the company.  A senior colleague seems to be playing a political game with Tom, maintaining a cordial front but insinuating his incompetence and lack of cooperation

Are You Tough Enough?2017-04-14T23:30:46+08:00

5 Things Highly Effective Managers Do Every Day

What’s the difference between a good manager and a great manager? It’s not where they went to school or what they learned. It’s not even their experience or resume. The real difference that separates highly effective leaders from from the pack are the daily habits and routines that they practice. In fact, study after study

5 Things Highly Effective Managers Do Every Day2017-04-14T23:30:46+08:00

4 Tips For Keeping Your Employee Development From Falling Short

The reasons for building a strong employee development program are simple and obvious. Recruiting costs in high-skill, high-demand professions are becoming increasingly exorbitant. In-demand talent is being pulled in a hundred directions, and difficult to find and entice. Outside talent won’t be familiar with your organization’s operations and will take time to acclimatize.

4 Tips For Keeping Your Employee Development From Falling Short2017-04-14T23:30:46+08:00
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