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The Art of Connection

Unpacking the art of team bonding, leadership, and the messy business of being human in the modern Malaysian workplace.

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The “Chop” vs. The Cloud: Dragging Asian Companies into the 21st Century (Kicking and Screaming)
Culture & Process

The “Chop” vs. The Cloud: Dragging Asian Companies into the 21st Century (Kicking and Screaming)

This is the biggest lie in corporate Malaysia today: “We are going Paperless.” ​I have heard this phrase since 2010. Yet, in 2025,...
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The “Kiasu” Anchor: How to Hack Your Asian DNA for Instant Motivation
Culture & Process

The “Kiasu” Anchor: How to Hack Your Asian DNA for Instant Motivation

​There is nothing wrong with being Kiasu. There is nothing wrong with wanting the best table, the best bonus, or the best project....
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​”Saving Face” vs. “Real Talk”: How to Give Feedback Without Causing a Family Feud
Culture & Process

​”Saving Face” vs. “Real Talk”: How to Give Feedback Without Causing a Family Feud

​In Asia, “Face” (Mianzi, Air Muka) is a currency more valuable than Bitcoin. ​You can accidentally spill coffee on a colleague, a...
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The Clash of the Titans: When the ‘Kiasu’ Boss Meets the ‘Quiet Quitting’ Gen Z
Culture & Process

The Clash of the Titans: When the ‘Kiasu’ Boss Meets the ‘Quiet Quitting’ Gen Z

​It is 5:29 PM in a typical office in Kuala Lumpur (or Singapore, or Jakarta). ​The air conditioning is humming. The fluorescent l...
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