Category Conversation With Leaders
Start Leading By First, Stop Demotivating

Start Leading By First, Stop Demotivating

I had the great opportunity to catch up with Sharad Govil, the Group CEO of Amazing Hearing Group, who has been revolutionising the audiology space as we speak. And Wow! I am so glad we caught up and resonated on many levels about 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 and how business,...

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Do You Have The Courage To Empathise As a Leader?

Do You Have The Courage To Empathise As a Leader?

It was great to catch up with Lincoln Kee, the Senior Director of Talent and Leadership at Hilton. We connected over an article I wrote on Empathy As a Leader. We shared tons of ideas and practical perspectives on what it means to be leading in this brand-new world....

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Raising An Avengers Team Is About…

Raising An Avengers Team Is About…

Today, our RISEUP Conversation is with Ian Wong, Managing Director of International Mgmt with UOB, and Board Chairman of UOB Venture Mgmt. Despite our superbly busy schedule, we finally had the opportunity to sit down and chat over a cup of coffee since we connected a...

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When Was The Last Time You Searched For Your Meaning?

When Was The Last Time You Searched For Your Meaning?

My RISEUP Conversation today is with Kelvin, the CEO of MINDS (Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore). It took us a while to connect due to our busy schedules, and I am glad we did. After his morning run, we caught up for an early breakfast chat at 8...

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Are You A Leader People Run Towards or Away From?

Are You A Leader People Run Towards or Away From?

  I finally got to catch up with Bhawna, an experienced HR Leader. She is an optimistic and growth mindset lady with a heart for people’s development. We met many years ago when she was with British America Tobacco, and finally, we met again in Danone. And it was...

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A Coffee Conversation with An Army General

A Coffee Conversation with An Army General

  It was a long 22 years before I caught up with a leader I respected, and he is Hock Woon Chiang He is currently the Deputy CEO of Sports Hub, who oversaw the entire transition of our National Stadium back to the State. Hock Woon was also my Commanding Officer...

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When Was The Last Time You See The World Differently?

When Was The Last Time You See The World Differently?

My #riseup conversation today is with Jeslin Lim, IHRP-SP, GTML™ She is currently the General Manager of Cycle and Carriage. It has been many years since we chatted in person. And as usual, Jeslin has always been a go-getter, optimistic lady with tons of energy! Lol…...

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Are You Living Above The New Baseline?

Are You Living Above The New Baseline?

  I had a chance to catch up for a RISEUP Conversation with Daniel Chia Han Yong, 谢汉雄, over a cup of hot chocolate. Daniel is an experienced HR leader, and I like to describe him as an adventurous and creative leader. His most recent adventure is with DKSH,...

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