Roles of dominance (villain), submission (victim), and affiliation (rescuer) echo ancient survival strategies. In workplaces, these instincts reappear under stress, conflict or when politics are high.

A resource-rich country like Malaysia should not be dealing with the poverty issues it is faced with. Every few months, our family visits an Orang Asli kampung in Tapah. They are deeply affected by ...

For some, that makes ASMR a surprisingly powerful alternative to music during work. While music can sometimes be too stimulating or distracting, ASMR stays subtle—helping you sink into deep work ...

In general, AI guidance can fall into one of two categories: attention signals and action signals. Attention signals flag decisions that are important without offering a recommendation: “This is a ...

Since the very beginning, I always felt that the first 3km of a run is the hardest. Sometimes I had to pause multiple times just to get through a few laps. It’s a struggle every time, especially for a ...

Every workplace has one: the Energy Vampire. They drain morale, thrive on negativity, and leave you feeling like you’ve just run a marathon—without the endorphins. Whether it’s constant complaining, ...

Regret and future-tripping both drain executive bandwidth. They clutter the mind with non-actionable noise. They contribute to the fog that many leaders describe when they say, “I can’t prioritise,” ...

However, relying on willpower alone is a flawed strategy. Research reveals that willpower is finite and easily depleted. The smarter move is to design structural nudges that reduce friction. This ...

BYD dominating the global electric vehicle (EV) market sounds almost like a mystery. For years, Tesla owned the spotlight, shaping the world’s perception of what an EV should be. Yet, in just the past ...

Leadership isn’t about waiting, it’s about creating. Join Jasmine Ng as she shares how taking ownership of your path, making bold decisions, and leading with intention can shape not just your future, ...

At first glance, some product trends are downright baffling. People are buying mystery dolls they can’t even choose, lining up for hours just to get a pastel water bottle, or paying personal shoppers ...

Most leadership development today still operates on one plane: horizontally. Leaders acquire tools – time/focus management approaches, strategic models, communication hacks etc. - in hopes of ...