“Is change worth it?” A question I recently got from a client. My client, an executive based in Singapore that runs a multi-million dollar startup, and I were discussing certain cultural changes that needed to be done. The cultural changes would have multiple implications for the company. Changes that would for sure cost him “something”. […]
Yet Yet. A three-letter word that can give you a totally different perspective of your world. Yet/adverb: Up until the present or a specified or implied time; by now or then. The world yet is what separates world-class leaders from the rest. It’s a growth mindset that believes it can improve skills with effort and […]
Last set. I feel like hitting the shower and just chill. My muscles already burn like they’re on fire but I got 1 more set to go and then I’m done for today. That last set always kills me. The heartbeat is up. Sweat is pouring and face is all red but I give it […]
Leaders never aim for mediocrity but for excellence. Do you agree? Who wakes up in the morning and thinks, “let’s have some mediocre results today!”. Not very likely. Leaders want to utilize full potential, chase hyper-growth, build an effective organization and create lasting change. The fact of the matter is that: Many leadership, corporate culture […]
Don’t Focus On The Win One of the greatest coaches in NFL history, Bill Walsh, was very specific in celebrating well-executed plays even if they did not result in a score or win. He focused on the plays that eventually should result in wins. If we believe that winning is a result and not a […]
You know those sayings about not worrying what you can’t control. It’s something I always say to myself and my inner circle. And although I’m a believer in this as well, we are still humans and whether we like it or not, sometimes this feeling of anxiety or fear jumps on you like a ninja in the dark. Because […]
I’m a fan of surfing. That being said, I’m a beginner so I “wipe out” most of the time. Wiping out just means I spend more time underwater than standing on my board and actually riding the waves. But surfing is still magical and it’s all about being proactive. Proactive versus Reactive To catch the perfect wave you […]
I am a big fan of emotional intelligence (EQ) and believe it’s a game changer for your life and career. In a previous article, I defined emotional intelligence as: “The ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of the people around you”. One of the core principles of EQ is the ability […]
Growing Leaders in the Digital Era In a world that is changing by the minute, a business is disrupting or being disrupted. The wave of digital transformation is affecting entire business models. Whether it is how we communicate, how we perform analysis, how we pay bills or how we recruit. Things are changing at the minute. Just like any other aspect […]
Introduction What do Jack Ma (Alibaba), Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Lebron James (Cleveland Cavaliers) and Angela Merkel (German Chancellor) have in common? They are all great leaders and ranked in the Fortune Top 50 World’s Greatest Leaders 2017. Were they born leaders or did they learn their excellent leadership skills along the way? During the last 13 years, I’ve […]
