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Posted by tngui79 on May 19, 2013 in
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This is what a cha siew bao looks like.
Are you one? Everything all in one!
Posted by tngui79 on December 13, 2012 in
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In a handful of multi-national corporations, some employees find themselves stuck at a glass ceiling they can’t seem to rise above. In most instances, the reasons may well be due to internal factors (self). To correct the situation, the employee must internalise what is lacking and strive to improve, but more importantly, to be seen […]
Tags: Infinite Loop, Like a boss, Making the Boss look; Like a Boss, Manor, Mentee, Mentor, MNC, Subject Matter Expert
Posted by tngui79 on August 28, 2012 in
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I was very recently consulted by several different contacts on my outlook for the global economy in the year ahead. Whilst I do not own a crystal ball that I can stare into and say with absolutely clarity that the economy will improve or retract as the case may, I can however with total confidence […]
Tags: downturn, economy, Margin, Profit
Posted by tngui79 on July 25, 2012 in
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An idea is just an idea until it is implemented. Then it takes on form and substance.
Tags: form, idea, implementation, substance
Posted by tngui79 on May 3, 2012 in
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AVOID office politics as much as possible. But what if getting involved in politics is something which becomes unavoidable? For instance, if someone smears your name or reputation and drags it across the floor, past the CEO’s office on the way to the toilet? The best method of dealing with office politics and rumor mills, […]
Tags: cat claws, discussion, fact, office politics, rumors, rumours
Posted by tngui79 on March 7, 2012 in
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Ever so often, a ‘slick joe’ will come up to you and announce who they know and what they can do to potentially add value to your business. Be wary of such individuals. More often than not, they possess the skill of reading your non-verbal cues, posture and facial expressions in an attempt to get […]
Tags: facial expression, lunch, non-verbal communication, trumpets
Posted by tngui79 on December 20, 2011 in
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No, this isn’t going to be a physics lesson about the kinetic energy derived from heated water that has evaporated into steam driving huge turbines. In the workplace, picture yourself as a new employee just entering an unknown and unfamiliar environment. The worst thing that could happen is for everyone to leave you alone, look […]
Tags: cohesion, corporate activities, Group think, new hires, probation
Posted by tngui79 on December 12, 2011 in
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Have you ever sat and watched the National Geographic Channel showing a programme about spawning salmon hopping and swimming upstream to reach their spawning grounds? What makes the millions of salmon want to swim upstream, against the current? Spawning salmon know that in order to ensure the survival of their species, they must fight to […]
Tags: Change agent, efficiency, Go against the flow, managers, process, Salmon theory, why
Posted by tngui79 on October 20, 2011 in
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“Trust is earned“. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone mention that phrase, I’d probably be a millionaire. While that statement may hold some truth, the reality is that Trust is first given, before it can be reciprocated. Demonstrate that YOU have ENTRUSTED a responsibility to your friend, your colleague, or […]
Posted by tngui79 on September 28, 2011 in
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Glee fans or “Gleeks” will be happy over this post. As re-popularised by the cast of “Glee”, (a popular TV sing-a-drama), I’ve recently found that the lyrics of “Smile” by the late Charlie Chaplin to be very inspiring. When faced with a difficult customer or situation, just smile and face the challenge with a beaming […]
Tags: Difficult Customers, Glee, Gleek, Smile