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Knowing when to take the lead and when to back off is crucial
The first time I learned that leading isn’t always about being in front, I was sitting in a cramped co-working space in Kuala...
What to do when negative search results hurt your brand
The first time you see a damaging headline appear on the first page of Google for your name or company, the instinct is...
Why China’s 996 model won’t shape the future of work
For more than a decade, China’s 996 work culture—9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week—has been the unspoken benchmark for what...
How taxes and minimum wages can help fight income inequality
In the heat of policy debates, minimum wage laws and progressive taxation often get treated like blunt instruments—political slogans more than economic levers....
How to explain leaving a toxic job without burning bridges
The first time I faced it, I remember every detail. A bright, glass-walled meeting room. The low hum of an air-conditioning unit that...
How I learned what leadership really means
In the early days, I thought leadership was about clarity. Clarity of vision, clarity of strategy, clarity in communication. I believed that if...
Is it worthwhile to use influencer marketing?
A founder’s first paid influencer campaign rarely begins with a strategy meeting. It begins with a nudge. A well-meaning friend drops a DM:...
How to deal with change via adaptive leadership
Startups romanticize change. They call it opportunity, they wrap it in optimism, and they chase it like it’s a badge of honor. But...
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The hidden risk of lateral career moves and how leaders can fix it
It’s the kind of career advice that gets repeated at every all-hands, mentoring panel, and HR strategy deck: “Don’t just climb—move across. Try...
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Why listening is a critical leadership skill
Founders often assume that leadership starts with direction. They believe their clarity comes from having answers—quickly, confidently, and completely. But early teams don’t...
Why representation in marketing keeps failing when it matters most
There’s a pattern I’ve seen play out across too many startups, especially those moving from growth stage to brand maturity. The founders start...
Lead your team without micromanaging and still know what’s going on
I used to think I was being “hands-on.” But what I was really doing was holding on—for too long, and too tight. Every...
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It's time to improve workplace communication methods
Workplace communication systems have evolved far beyond the occasional email. In early-stage teams, especially those trying to move fast and stay lean, it...
Why smiling under pressure as a leader actually works
The investor was staring at me, waiting for an answer I didn’t have. Our numbers had missed by 40%, our runway was barely...
Is Singapore toxic work culture just office politics?
You’ll hear this at some point if you build a team in Singapore: “Why can’t people just focus on doing their jobs instead...
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