CEO Advisory

In the past, the idea of China losing its influence in South and Southeast Asia seemed highly unlikely, especially to the Chinese policymakers and the academia. Yet, in the past few years, this is exactly the situation unfolding before our eyes.  In the initial stages of the Belt and Road...

I was asked a great question recently about leadership and what today’s leaders need to know. I suspect it was asked with the intent of what’s next versus what’s now. While I may not be among the leadership scholars who can predict the future, I can share what I see...

The bar for great customer experiences in the digital age is increasing as the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) enhances customer interactions. AI-powered analytics help companies gain insights into customer behaviors and better identify pain points and preferences. As a result, companies can tailor the delivery of their products...

After having been in the real estate market for so long, I am confident when I say that Indians underestimate the value of the market. Yes, since time immemorial, property possession has been considered to up one’s society's social status. But, not many people appreciate the direct, economic impact that...

Today, we are facing extraordinary events from geopolitical and economic challenges, including the war in Ukraine, rising inflation, supply chain disruption, energy supply crisis, and so on. These challenges dictate the need for present and future trends, from digitalization to business ecosystems, regulatory change, future data, and innovation. In a...

Strategic tax planning can unlock hidden benefits that can help your finances. Maximize deductions, manage liabilities, and use tax incentives to optimize your position. Understand the complexities of the code and use expert strategies to save money. Go beyond filing taxes. Be proactive to reduce taxes and use available opportunities....

Leadership, often celebrated as the cornerstone of success and progress, is a multifaceted art that transcends the boundaries of hierarchy and authority. In this journey, while knowledge undoubtedly holds its significance, the profound understanding of oneself truly wields the power to inspire, empower, and transform.  Knowledge, undoubtedly, forms the bedrock...

Given the variety of different forces impacting companies, such as the rapid take up of artificial intelligence, geopolitics impacting supply chains, inflation putting upward pressure on interest rates and employment costs and technology change inspiring new business models, it’s become obvious that most will need to transform to remain profitable....

Most businesses, when faced with the need to reduce costs, will logically focus on efficiency. Afterall, standardizing, automating, outsourcing, and so on are proven methods to reduce costs. They do work. Except there’s a limit to how well these “efficiency-alone” solutions can work before they start to hurt overall business...

Organizations benefit more from embodying their values, than articulating them flawlessly. Would you agree, regardless of the organization, corporate value statements are virtually the same across the board? Indeed, integrity, honesty, trust and “commitment to customers” are all standard fare when it comes to value statements.  Many organizations even add...