When leaders, in times of crisis begin to grapple with personal agendas as well, isn’t there the possibility that they’d lose their focus on the actual crisis? Shouldn’t there be only ONE MISSION right now?  Who are we listening to? Are we listening to a leader or are we listening to a politician? The ones making decisions, are …

‘The Hat of a Leader’ vs ‘The Hat of a Politician’ Read More »

​Remember Chope? As a kid whenever you were playing a game or were in a difficult situation, and needed a break, because you didn’t want to die, from the neighbours fat kid sitting on your face? You’d instinctively call out, “Chope! Chope! Chope” Actually with the kid sitting on your face, crushing your jaws, it would have sounded like, “CHWAP! …

Why ‘Chope!’ is better than ‘Circuit Breaker’? Read More »

​I was  in shock. Reality hit home. For the next few months as a result of the virus, the training business will take a huge hit. I’d say that my business will be battered more than many other businesses as I run team development workshops. As part of this we conduct team building programs. Yes, …

How an outsiders perspective could help change your business. Read More »

Today’s COVID 19 number is a testament to the statement that “You’re only as strong as your weakest link,” and a huge lesson for the leadership.  Todays numbers must serve as a valuable lesson—that everyone in a society plays a vital part and to think and treat anyone as being of lesser importance is a …

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So the Singapore government just implemented the ‘circuit breaker’ to control the spread of the virus here. Schools have shut their classrooms, and students have embarked on HBL or Home Based Learning. Businesses and people are now working from home. It’s going to take great effort and lots of time to adjust to the changes.  …

When the circuit breaker trips…unplug, repair or change the appliance. Read More »

For some affected by the work from home order as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, things are beginning to get stressful, again, at home. Many seem to be struggling about working from home; which is hilarious really when you think about it.  How many of us have for ages been complaining about work stress and work life balance? …

When you’re finally here and you want to be there again. Read More »

A friend recently shared an office experience. At a monthly office meeting, her manager presented a summary of a book on leadership he had read, written by an ex-military officer. She could not remember the title of the book nor the name of the author but she said, after the summary the manager proceeded to …

Hoo Ah! Read More »

You’ve have a brilliant idea. You’ve thought through it much, done your own analysis of it and are almost certain that you could carry it through successfully. You even have a draft business plan prepared. Now you’re thinking of running it by someone for their take on it.  Warning: Be aware who you’re seeking advise from. Ask yourself …

Play the Drama Game and risk losing everything… Read More »

I’m a fan of So You Think You Can Dance, a talent show on cable TV.  If you had watched last weeks episode, you would have noticed that Venessa Hudgens, one of the three judges for this season kept using the word “Insane” in almost all the post-performance comments.  It was either “You are insane!” or “That was …

So You Think You Can Dance? “That’s Insane” Read More »

True teachers, masters and gurus seem to have one thing in common-they usually don’t volunteer their knowledge or give advise without being asked for it. They’re wise that way because they know that until their counsel is sought, little of what they say matters to the receiver. You could say that they are pretty much like …

When the student is ready… Read More »

When things do not go as planned in any relationship — usually such a thought in itself can be the root cause, as it could indicate that you’re a control freak— examine: Your intention — Do you have an ‘I win they lose’ intention? If you do, it’s going to create a ‘tug-of-war’ type situation. In …

One thing that could help solve ALL problems. Read More »

‘There’ can mean different things to different people. In Singapore to get ‘there’ could mean getting off the bus, and walking a short 50 or 100 meter to get us to our intended destination.. our ‘there’. When I was hiking in Nepal, ‘there’ meant a drop off point at the foot of a hill, followed …

Your there may not be my there. Read More »