Step Away From Your Desk
One evening in early 2011 while running my former adventure travel company, I got thinking about my Singaporean girlfriend who would soon be moving to …
Business
Nurturing Trust
Consciously developing trust greatly benefits individuals and organizations. Most people and entities do not regularly focus on building trust, resulting in unnecessary obstacles that can …
The Power of Storytelling
While a Fellow at the East-West Center in Hawaii, USA, taking part in the Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP), I was introduced to the concept …
Successful Speaking Events
After attending a some speaking events over the last couple months, and presenting at a few over the years myself, I got to thinking of …
Listening to Music While Working
I love listening to ambient music while working, writing, thinking and reading. Having some relaxing, lyric-free music ticking along in the background helps get me …
Staying Focused and on Task
Most people at some point, if not semi-regularly, struggle to stay focused and on task with their work. Not just work directly associated with their …
The Importance of Customer Service
I used to own and operate an up-market travel business that specialized in highly customized tours in SE Asia and Nepal. Our business was all …
Effective Public Speaking
It’s natural to be unenthusiastic and uncomfortable doing things we’re not strong at. We tend to get others to do such tasks for us, put …