#TheAspiredCXO

Verse 1: I’m working from home, in my cozy little space, No need to rush, no need to race, I’m working from home, in my pajamas all day, No need for the commute, I save time all the way. Verse 2: I’m logging in from my couch, But don’t you dare think Imma slouch, Got … Read more

DJ, give me a beat, let’s make it clear, Tomorrow’s Monday now let’s get in gear, So let’s plan it out, let’s make it count, Here we go, let’s turn up the sound! It’s Sunday evening, time to get prepared, Because Monday is nearly there, Gotta’ get our minds in the a good headspace, So … Read more

DJ, give me a beat , let me make it clear, Being uncool is the new cool, now let’s get in gear, I’m about to drop some truth, I’m nobody’s fool, So listen up and get ready, were we go! I used to think I had to fit in, To be the as everyone else … Read more

Go Left if you definitely love pineapple on pizza. Go Right if you say yuks to pineapple on pizza. I was amazed when a lot of leaders moved from left to right, but this time I took the effort to walk to the left because I love a good Aloha Pizza! Long (and dry) meetings … Read more

Go Left if you think more clearly when you are on your own. Go Right if you think more clearly when you are around others. Many leaders have moved from the right to the left. Me? I stayed put on the right side. Actually, it’s not so much about thinking clearly. But I just love … Read more

Go Left if as a leader you prefer to recognise people for their Individual achievement. Go Right if as a leader you prefer to recognise Teams for their overall success. Honestly, I was on the fence with this one. Leaders were also moving from left to right & vice versa. I noticed that leaders who … Read more

Go Left if you are happiest when you are learning new things. Go Right if you are happiest when you are working on things you know well. Most of the leaders stayed on the left side. But I moved to the right. As I age like fine wine, I’ve come to realise that sticking to … Read more

Around 3 weeks ago I attended a leadership meeting in Bali together with 170 leaders from across APAC. There was this particular group activity I found it fascinating. It was called “Left or Right?” The first question posted was “I have worked here for… LEFT More than 5 years. RIGHT Less than 5 years.” Then … Read more

Very often we hear about setting SMART goals for appraisals. Because when a goal that is smart, measurable, attainable, relatable and time-bound, it does appear smart indeed. I find during interviews, when asked the question, “Do you have any questions?”, A good question can also be a SMART question. When a candidate asks SMART questions, … Read more

This is a true story. 3 job offers was on my table. The position, the pay, the boss, all lebih kurang sama. So, I decided my career’s fate based on the company that was nearest to my apartment. No regrets 🤘