I express my expectations the best way possible and I’ve realised that it doesn’t breed disappointment. It opens up the two parties to dialogue which in many instances has led to creating solutions that satisfy both parties. Rather than disappointment, it creates a clear path/environment for sound decision-making.
The plight of Young Professionals: My side hustle
A lot of Young Professionals have been “profession-hopping” and one of the causes is related to remuneration. (This is from my personal observations). They haven’t had a chance to stay focused on a single profession because of the need to supplement their employment or business income. What effect does this have on the future pool of professionals? Are we going to have adequately skilled professionals in the different industries or we will start importing some skills?
We need to safeguard our professions with the future in mind.
The Science of Leadership
I recently completed a course on The Science of Leadership which studies the brain and its influences on leadership styles or personalities. I won’t bore you with the details. What stood out for me was the issue of resistance to change.
3 Characteristics of an Ideal Team Player
There's a famous adage that goes, 'Team work makes the dream work.' which implies that any team is effective if all team members are focused on the dream. I submit...
I gambled my way into a tax career
I rolled the dice even though I knew I might lose. But what if I won! I politely declined the interviews and kept my eyes on the prize. I had no experience in tax and it only made sense to get an accounting job. In that moment, I threw reason out of the window. As people say nowadays, “If I die, I die”. That was my stance.
Why your work is important.
Dare to dream! Your dream is valid no matter what it is. Own it and slay it! - Miss Enn I used to think that what I do doesn't matter...
Reflections: What is the alternative?
"One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again." - Abraham Maslow There...
Begin again: Why you can’t give up now.
I've been pondering on what to share in the midst of challenges we are dealing with on a daily basis. This year for most of us might have been the...
Canton Fair: China
My trip to China was awful but I learnt a lot from it. I am better prepared to travel to unfamiliar territories. Travel more, it will open up your mind to great ideas. Exposure is everything!
Who am I: The struggle of rediscovering myself?
Who am I? This is one difficult question to answer yet each time I answer it, I have realised that my responses are different but there’s always a golden thread...