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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.

“Death by PowerPoint” vs. “Life by the River”: Why Your Next Team Building Must Be Outside

“Death by PowerPoint” vs. “Life by the River”: Why Your Next Team Building Must Be Outside

It is held in a 4-star hotel ballroom with no windows. The air conditioning is set to “Arctic Tundra.” By 2:00 PM, after the Nasi...
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The “Silent” Meeting: Why Your Team Acts Like Mimes (And How to Make Them Speak)

The “Silent” Meeting: Why Your Team Acts Like Mimes (And How to Make Them Speak)

You just delivered an amazing presentation. You poured your heart out. You showed the graphs. You made the jokes. You feel great....
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Hijacked by the “Hantu”: How to Exorcise Your Corporate Demons in 6 Seconds

Hijacked by the “Hantu”: How to Exorcise Your Corporate Demons in 6 Seconds

​You are in a meeting room. Everything is calm. Suddenly, someone mentions that the sales figures dropped by 2%. ​And then, the qu...
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​The “Wayang” (Drama) Detector: How to Read Minds in an Asian Boardroom

​The “Wayang” (Drama) Detector: How to Read Minds in an Asian Boardroom

Welcome to the Asian meeting room. The air conditioning is too cold, the coffee is lukewarm, and the “Wayang” (theater) is about t...
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The “Kiasu” Anchor: How to Hack Your Asian DNA for Instant Motivation

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

​”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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