#TheAspiredCXO

I am one of those. Who plays with the phone while I walk. I play my mobile games till I am addicted. I don’t sleep because I am stuck at Twitter. I’m in the toilet a bit longer because TikTok is so entertaining. However, with all the technologies we have today, I still love to … Read more

“It’s only words, and words is all I have to take your hear away,” sang Ronan Keating. But you know what, it’s not only about words. It’s about what action you take after your words. Because as leaders (or anyone that matters actually), our words need to mean something. And for our words to mean … Read more

When you talk about energetic leaders, it always reminded me of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s viral video on how he jumped up and down on stage, cheering the crowd at Microsoft events. Do I think he was crazy too? Yes, I do. But do I find him inspiring and amazing at the same time? … Read more

This is very important when we have so many things to do with so little time. I have learnt to prioritize my task like this: 1. What is urgent… just like the past few days. I actually have planned to work on a data migration project but due to the flood situation, I have to … Read more

It was around 7pm in the evening. I was sitting there with my boss discussing about a project. Then he said, “Did you notice, the only people in the office now are only the managers. You, me.” Then I walked out of his office and took a quick look around and he was right. Heh. … Read more

You hear a lot about people saying “nobody is perfect”. And a lot of leadership books will also tell you that no leader is perfect either. Even leaders themselves know that. But when a leader makes a careless mistake, it’s not uncommon to see they are pretty hard on themselves more than others. Don’t you … Read more

One of my fav mini-series is HBO’s 2001 war drama Band of Brothers. When it comes to a leader taking action, it always remind me a scene from episode 5. Captain Winters was leading a charge and he literally led it by running out first to the war field. He made sure the area was … Read more

The other day I attended a crash course on Leadership Styles. The trainer asked the class, “Who thinks you are a borned leader? Raise your hand.” Only I did. Then he asked, “Why do you think you are one?” I told him, “I believe I am just naturally bossy.” A heard a few giggles, including … Read more

You know I do admire people who are not afraid to ask. Asking for favors. Asking for directions. Asking for help. Asking for an increment. Asking for career advise. Asking stupid/silly/dumb questions even. Because we fear rejections mostly I think. And being laughed/judged. But my ex-boss once said this to me, “Nothing to lose to … Read more

“So say Geronimo!Say Geronimo!Say Geronimo!” I remember when I received an offer to join a competitor, I kept blasting this song in my car and sing along with it. Because at that point of time, I was fearful of what may come if I do accept the offer. I will be walking to a new … Read more