#TheAspiredCXO

… remember why we started in the first place. … think about the progress we’ve already made, not how far we have left to go. … remind ourselves that tough times don’t last, but tough people do. … think of the people rooting for us, including our own self. … take a step back, but … Read more

A keyboard warrior is a highly skilled digital individual who expresses aggressive or confrontational opinions online from the comfort of their couch. Armed with strong Wi-Fi, they boldly charge into online arguments, only to retreat when faced with real-life conversations. That is why I agree, keyboard warriors often struggle with battles they never actively engage … Read more

As a young leader, I made the mistake of expecting my team to understand things as quickly as I did. I was quick with numbers, so grasping the P&L sheet was easy-peasy for me. I struggled to understand why others found it difficult since I didn’t. I was less patient and often brushed them aside … Read more

And we have a winner! Congrats to @Mudzaffar! My HR comrades will know this struggle! Haha! P.S. “Semua salah HR!!” P.P.S. To read other funny submissions, click the link here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/simlingku_dilarangbodoh-activity-7237722690663407616-8E5o?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

1. When it’s performance appraisal time, we just tick boxes instead of having a real conversation and giving genuine, constructive feedback. Because, well, it’s the same every year anyway. 2. Handing tasks to the team with no guidance, and when it falls apart, we say, “lack of ownership, so unresourceful.” The team, not us. 3. … Read more

It took me a long time to find the right balance between being friendly and being firm. As a young leader, I struggled with either being too lenient or too strict. The truth is, it’s a delicate balance that requires practice and patience. So, it’s alright if you don’t get it right immediately. Set clear … Read more

It’s Friday already, and I swear this week flew by in the blink of an eye! Between catching up after the holidays and tackling everything on my plate, I can barely catch my breath 😅 But hey, we keep moving, right? Sometimes, the trick is just to keep putting one foot in front of the … Read more

Hari ini saya memberi ceramah di UKM. Rupa-rupanya, tradisinya, kena buka majlis dengan berpantun, jadi saya pun nak berpantunlah Khamis ini. Kucing belang bermain di laman,Kejar cicak, habis terbang,Datang kerja dengan senyuman,Kipas bos sikit, hidup akan senang. Kucing hitam bermain di tingkap,Melihat burung terbang sana sini,Kerja behati-hati, janganlah silap,Supaya bos tak naik hantu nanti. Kucing … Read more

I’m feeling the post-holiday drag. The emails are piling up, the to-do list looks endless, and somehow, even the lemongrass tea tasted tired… But hey, we got this! Start small: 1. Tackle one task at a time. 2. Take micro-breaks to ease back into the groove. 3. Remember. It’s a short week, so we’re already … Read more

Many have messaged me, “Aunty, I work in the private sector in Semenanjung Malaysia, and my company didn’t send out a memo limiting public holidays this year. Despite telling my boss that it’s not in accordance with the Employment Act, he insists we must work on 17th September 2024. What should I do?” Here are … Read more