Charisma and effective leadership

“‘Leadership personality,’ ‘leadership style’ and ‘leadership traits’ do not exist. Among the most effective leaders I have encountered and worked with in a half century, some locked themselves into their office and others were ultragregarious…..Some were quick and impulsive; others studied and studied again and took forever to come to a decision. Some were warm […]

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Too soon

Like funeral clothes discarded This crimson red misery Stained with tears and fears of a faltering hope. Eleven atheletes in disarray Pacing up and down, back and forth Kicking and flicking To patch together a win Perhaps a point. Red-faced over one who has ears only For Gallic style and ideals For the beautiful game […]

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First Chinese New Year in Bangkok

It was my first ever Chinese New Year outside of Singapore. Considerable numbers have escaped hectic Singapore during this particular festive season for different reasons. My family flew to Bangkok on Air Asia on Thursday evening. We spent the extended weekend with my sister in law’s family. Normally they would come over to stay with […]

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