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It’s common to suffer from self-doubt and not put ourselves in situations where we might make a mistake or embarrass ourselves. After all, no one wants to be thought of as a fool, especially when we are persuading someone to agree with our big idea. The Commanding Eagle is one...

The media sometimes paints the picture that organizations that cut costs are also cutting corners and creating poor customer experiences. The assumption is that long waits on the phone, delayed flights, and confusing bills are all signs of cost-cutting at the customer’s expense. But this need not be the case...

Asia and the Pacific is the most digitally divided region of the world, and South-East Asia is the most divided subregion. The Covid-19 pandemic detonated a “digital big bang” that spurred people, governments and businesses to become “digital by default;” a sea change that generated vast digital dividends. These benefits...

In my years as a business leader, I have seen great teams and not-so-great teams function. But I've just about never seen a team (or leader) who didn't want to be productive and excellent in what they do. Oftentimes the gap between a team and their best potential could be...

The current leadership approach is to make managing teams as effortless as possible. But in doing that, you create an organization of less engaged team members that feel even less ownership towards the organization and less connection to their co-workers. Investing effort in a relationship When people aren’t engaged in...

The past few years have brought unprecedented challenges for business leaders, especially when it comes to supply chains. Without end-to-end visibility and actionability into their supply chains, CEOs have been left scrambling to overcome disruptions. With this kind of big-picture thinking in place, however, it’s possible to identify material flow...

Dubai is going through a digital revolution powered by the ambitions of investment companies like Dubai Investment Fund (DIF) and the support of the UAE government. In 2001 Microsoft opened its first regional base in Dubai, attracted by UAE’s 50-year-rent-free incentive and a promise of 100% repatriation of capital. It...

Want to encourage your kids to develop good oral health habits? Check out these tips from Dr. Khuong Nguyen! Many parents strive to instill good habits in their children; the lessons taught today could last a lifetime. And when it comes to healthy habits, developing great oral hygiene is vital...

Every organization wants a culture of accountability, but employees can't take proper ownership if they don't know the expectations. And most employees report that their bosses aren't clearly outlining what the organization's trying to achieve. To rectify the disconnect, try these three strategies for making accountability the norm.  Imagine that...

A sedentary lifestyle and demotivation are a big problem in modern societies. In particular, lack of movement is associated with a number of chronic diseases and musculoskeletal problems. The great technological development of recent decades has resulted in an increase in the rate of sedentary work. In combination with sedentary...