#TheAspiredCXO

I’m genuinely curious. You find out that your subordinate who is two job grades below you is earning only 10% less than your salary, despite your far greater responsibilities. What do you do? 1. Talk to your boss and make a case for a salary increase for your own. 2. Push the subordinate to work … Read more

Some say, “Keep colleagues at a distance, work is work.” And while it’s true, sometimes we forget what we might be missing. The friendships we build at work become lifelong connections. After all, ,who understands our struggles better than the person facing the same pressures, the same deadlines, and yes, even the same difficult boss? … Read more

Badak air kerdil berendam di paya,Air tenang, tapi hati membara,Bos, jangan asyik salahkan pekerja,Mungkin bos yang sebenarnya punca masalahnya. Kalau bos ingin pasukan berjaya,Pimpin dengan hati, bukan hanya suara,Bimbing dengan contoh dan usaha,Barulah pasukan ikut dengan rela. 🩶 🦛

I posted a video about high turnover with this caption: “Dear Narcissist Boss, the problem is you. Trust me. It’s definitely you.” Then, this comment came in: “Employees have other issues like stress from workload, colleagues, and salary. If the manager is understanding and not toxic, people tend to stay and go through it together.” … Read more

Plan ahead to avoid last-minute chaos vs. Pulling all-nighters to meet deadlines. Learning new skills for long-term improvement vs. Staying busy with repetitive tasks. Prioritising what truly matters vs. Pushing through fatigue without breaks. Seeking feedback to grow vs. Taking on everything myself without delegating. Balance to avoid burnout vs. Chasing perfection. Working hard and … Read more

1. To let go of control, thinking that being involved in everything was what made me a good leader. 2. To shut off after hours, constantly fighting the urge to check emails and messages like a true workaholic. 3. To embrace imperfection, not realising that making mistakes is part of the journey toward improvement. 4. … Read more

I have a question to recruiters who include this in their job advertisements: “Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you and good luck with your application!” What will happen to the applications that are not shortlisted? Bad luck?! #justasking

I’ve been building successful teams for a long time, and when it comes to choosing the right people, here’s what I look for: Someone who is respectful but needs help with their work, over someone who is arrogant but delivers perfectly. Someone who is honest about their mistakes, over someone who lies but keeps things … Read more

Bos, kalau selalu datang lambat, jangan pelik pekerja buat perangai berat. Bos, kalau puji tak pernah bagi, jangan harap pekerja nak kerja berapi. Bos, kalau marah selalu kuat, jangan terkejut pekerja nak angkat kaki cepat. Bos, kalau meeting meleret panjang, jangan hairan kerja asyik tertangguh siang-malam. Bos, kalau suka bagi kerja last minute, jangan marah … Read more

Not everyone gets that if you have something unpleasant to say, it should be said privately and politely. Some people are just mannerless like that. But if we filter out the noise and focus on the constructive feedback, it can actually be a weapon for self-realisation, helping us to see mistakes we’ve made. Embrace the … Read more