Are you “Productive”? I know I have not been. Here is why I am saying this.  There is a famous quote by Alan Watts: “Stop measuring days by degree of productivity and start experiencing them by degree of presence.” By this standard, I haven’t been truly productive at all. For the past 15 years, stress and habit kept me lost in my thoughts most of the day including my walks to and from work, either ruminating about the past or strategizing for the future. ...  read more

Recently, I found myself immersed in a captivating learning session on the “psychology of pricing.” Typically, I approach external learnings with a critical eye, yet this time, I found myself furiously jotting down notes, hanging onto the speaker’s every word. It also dawned on me: the principles of pricing psychology don’t just apply to my role as a digital strategy leader; they also hold profound insights for the art of persuasion in job interviews. ...  read more

I have been a team leader for over a decade, a role that has brought me both immense joy and, at times, considerable frustration. The difference often hinges on the type of individuals I manage. Currently, I’m experiencing this contrast firsthand as I integrate employees from a downsizing team into my own. This situation has reinforced my belief in the value of extreme ownership—especially when one team member shows potential for this trait while another merely follows instructions without truly engaging. ...  read more