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As the saying goes, “People who feel good about themselves do good work, and people who do good work feel good about themselves.” You would think this straightforward and compelling logic would motivate even the most pragmatic among us to consistently foster an environment where people feel positive about their...

Singapore boasts a significant number of billionaires, with one-third of its wealthiest individuals originally hailing from other countries. Let's explore the origins of these influential figures. Li Xiting, originally from Anhui, China, moved to Singapore and obtained citizenship in 2018. He is currently the wealthiest billionaire in Singapore, with a...

At its annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, Nvidia announced that all four proposals presented were approved by investors. CEO Jensen Huang also spotlighted the company's new Blackwell platform and the growing opportunities as artificial intelligence (AI) technology evolves. Investors approved the executive pay structure, re-elected the board, ratified an accounting...

Moving into a new leadership role always comes with challenges, but the challenge can become even greater when the person the new leader is succeeding was highly regarded by everyone in the organization. With the right approach, though, the succession can be highly successful. Here are eight suggestions to help...

Shareholder support for the reappointment of SoftBank Group Chief Executive Masayoshi Son has dropped significantly, from 95.93% last year to 79.22%, according to a stock market filing on Tuesday. This decline follows a recommendation from proxy advisor Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) against Son's reappointment. ISS Recommendation and Reasons ISS opposed...

What do scuba diving and supply chain management have in common? A lot, as I realized while on a scuba diving break from the hectic business world. It was while underwater, surrounded by calm, that I realized just how similar they are. Learning to scuba dive and mastering the complexities...

A recent Businessolver survey revealed a troubling trend: 52% of CEOs perceive their workplace culture as toxic, a 10 percentage-point increase from 2023. This figure surpasses the nearly one-third of employees who reported a detrimental work environment. The survey, conducted between mid-February and early March, included approximately 3,100 U.S. workers,...

Honda Motor's CEO, Toshihiro Mibe, expressed deep regret to shareholders on Wednesday for the irregularities discovered in the company's engine testing processes. The apology was delivered during Honda's annual shareholders' meeting in Tokyo. Mibe extended a heartfelt apology for the anxiety caused by these issues, emphasizing the company's commitment to...

I recently attended the teaser soirée of Geneva Watch Days done in Zurich for 24 hours, as a prep gig for the true ‘fair’ of the Swiss Watches’ Independents, which will take place at the end of August in Geneva. In an era of bloated tech & corporate presentation, where...

As CEO, so the adage goes, you have two jobs—hiring the right people and making sure you don't run out of money. In this increasingly turbulent world, providing the leadership that sets the tone for the rest of the company is also critical if it’s to stay the course. Yet...