#TheAspiredCXO

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege (or should I say, rollercoaster ride) of reporting to more than 20 bosses. Some were undeniably great, while others could use a little extra polish, honestly. But you know what? Even the great bosses made questionable decisions and the not-so-great ones had their talents too. I mean, they … Read more

Menjadi seorang pemimpin bukanlah tugas yang mudah dan tidak pernah mudah daripada awal pun. Ia memerlukan dedikasi, muhasabah diri, dan komitmen terhadap kemajuan. Sebagai pemimpin, kepercayaan adalah sangat penting. Ia tidak diberikan secara automatik hanya kerana kita memegang gelaran “bos”. Kepercayaan didapatkan melalui ketelusan, keaslian, dan konsistensi. Kata-kata kita membawa nilai yang besar. Oleh itu, … Read more

Ah yes, we’ve heard rumours that we tend to be more emotional and I don’t deny it. I’ve experienced it myself while working with/for women bosses before, and I’ve also seen it in myself. But this emotional superpower is anything but a weakness. Emotions allow us to forge deep connections, nurturing empathy and understanding within … Read more

Today, I want to share a memorable experience from my early days in the workforce – the first “constructive feedback” I received from my first boss at my very first job as a working adult. I was out on a sales visit with a senior colleague, engaging with a customer to explain our product. While … Read more

Throughout my career, I’ve heard numerous tales of departing employees being treated poorly by their bosses. The moment they tender their resignation, these employees are often sent to the cold storage with bosses abruptly ceasing communication. In the imperfect corporate world, clashes of opinions, work styles, and approaches are bound to happen. It comes as … Read more

Throughout my 20 years of career, I’ve reported to 1, 2, 3… 19, 20, 21 – OMG, I’ve lost count. That’s more than 20 bosses in 5 companies. Some lasted a few months, while some lasted for years. But there is always something I managed to learn from each and everyone of them. May Chong … Read more

#LearnwithLing is back by popular demand! This coming Thursday, June 8th, 2023, I will be on leave to attend the Malaysia HR Forum Conference & Exhibition 2023. And guess what? I thought, why not make it even more exciting? Let’s have a ceramah on LinkedIn Live that evening, discussing the topic of Managing Probationers. Under … Read more

1. You think you are irreplaceable? Stay humble, my friend. 2. Your opinion doesn’t matter? Speak up and watch the ripples. 3. The perfect opportunity didn’t come eh… Embrace the imperfect ones, first then – the ticket to reality. 4. Playing it safe. Well, playing it safe is not going to make you your first … Read more

Kesilapan Kerjaya: “Membakar Jambatan” Apabila sudah letak jawatan, cara kita mengendalikan pengunduran diri kita dapat memberi kesan kepada reputasi profesional kita dan peluang masa hadapan. Sentiasa diingat, sehingga hari terakhir, kita masih dibayar. Berikut adalah beberapa kesilapan yang saya lihat orang lakukan apabila berhenti kerja. B – Bertindak Emosi. Contohnya, menghilangkan diri selepas menerima gaji. … Read more

The iconic photography company Kodak dominated the film industry for decades. However, their reluctance to embrace digital photography cost them gravely. The once world’s leading mobile phone manufacturer, Nokia, faced a similar fate. They did not see the impact of touchscreens and app ecosystems coming. Both Kodak and Nokia paid a heavy price for their … Read more