Success and Leadership

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to three economists based in the United States—Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson—for their research on the advantages of democracy, the rule of law, and why these institutions thrive in some countries but not in others. Acemoglu, a Turkish-American economist,...

Elon Musk is projected to become the world's first trillionaire by 2027, largely driven by the remarkable rise in Tesla’s stock value. His net worth, estimated at around $265 billion as of last month, continues to climb, reflecting the stock market’s influence on his wealth. This trend has brought wealth...

Sarath Ratanavadi has solidified his position as Thailand's wealthiest individual, driven by the anticipated completion of the merger between his energy and telecom companies. His net worth has soared to over $16 billion, reflecting an increase of approximately $7 billion in just three months. This significant rise followed a 52%...

Most organisations would agree that their greatest asset is their people.  So if you can source the best performers, then that gives you a tremendous competitive advantage in the market.  Yet most senior leaders find recruitment a challenge, thus continuing to buy into the misnomer that there’s a “war for...

It’s well-recognised that empathy is a vital trait for successful relationships. What’s little known is what it can do for our leadership, and that’s supercharge it. Whether in the Flight Deck or the office, showing true empathy for your ‘crew’ will pay off enormously when the unexpected emergency arises –...

“We are facing turbulent challenges.” “Navigating turbulent waters.” “There might be some turbulent times ahead.” “These are turbulent times.” Every business leader will tell you to expect the unexpected when building, launching, joining, or expanding a company. While economic and political trends can be forecasted and safeguarded against, what happens...

How well do you know your negotiation style? Negotiation is as much about knowing yourself as it is about understanding others. Understanding what kind of negotiator you are and the negotiation style of others you’ll be negotiating with, both in your business and personal life, will put you in a...

Property transactions in the U.S. housing market are at their lowest point in decades, with just 2.5% of homes changing hands in the first eight months of the year. This marks the lowest turnover rate in at least 30 years, according to an analysis by the online real estate brokerage...

A recent analysis from the Allianz Global Wealth Report 2024 highlights Singapore’s position as a financial powerhouse, ranking fourth globally in terms of financial assets. Data for the Allianz report was sourced from a range of institutions, including Eurostat, national central banks, financial supervisory authorities, and Allianz Research. According to...

Employee benefits are essential components of compensation packages that companies offer to attract and retain talent. These often include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Many of these benefits are governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), which provides legal protections for employees. While benefits...