Stop the office gossip!
Gossip, whether whispered at desks, or shared loudly over drinks, is poison to the organization. Perhaps it feels ok because "what we're saying is true." Well... of course it's true - because otherwise what you're engaging in is slander. That's why I say, Stop the...
Life Hacks for 2024
Every year we make commitments for the new year - things we'll accomplish or learn, ways we'll grow and develop. But are there ways we can materially and immediately improve the way we live and work? Here are a few life hacks for 2024. Don't worry about what you'll...
3 most underrated leadership traits
It's about the 3 C's: Competency, Consistency and Care. So, why are these the 3 most underrated leadership traits? Let's unpack each one. Competency I read a great book, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, written by Colonel Chris Hadfield who's spent decades...
Do your actions demonstrate Management or Leadership?
Much has been written about managers vs. leaders. But I've realized whether at home or in the office, certain behaviors clearly define whether you're operating as a manager or a leader. So, maybe you're reading this as parent who wants to lead a household vs. manage...
Our Holiday Health Scare
OK now that Minki's been discharged, we're decompressing and writing always helps me process. Wow, so many of you have asked about what's going on, we've been really touched by your concern. So here's what happened in December: our holiday health scare. End November,...
The only sure thing about life is its unpredictability.
Two years ago, I brought my daughter on a summer vacation to the States, where we got stuck for a month. That led to us staying in Los Angeles while Dad remained in Shanghai, running his nonprofit. Absolutely not how I would have envisioned our family living life the...
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