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Designing The Future: Why 2025 Is The Year For Leaders To Architect Possibility
- 03 January 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Dear leaders, have you taken the time needed to pause, reflect, take stock, be grateful and envision a better 2025? We all need to do this to get to vision. Great leaders are not just managers of the present—they are architects of the future In a world that craves progress – and is rushing through so much of life mindlessly – the most influential leaders are those who design beyond immediate needs and envision what could...
Beyond Numbers: Building Client Trust in a Data-Driven World
- 05 November 2024
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- by Stephen Le
Data is everywhere. It shapes our decisions, drives our strategies, and fills our presentations. Clients want detailed metrics, projections, and insights. But as powerful as data is, it doesn’t cover everything. At the core of client relationships, there’s still a need for trust, empathy, and genuine understanding—qualities that no algorithm can replace. When Data Isn’t Enough While data gives us clarity, relying on numbers alone can leave clients feeling unseen. Numbers can hint at what’s happening,...
Why Cultural Diversity Matters to Achieve Our Global Ambitions
- 01 September 2024
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- by Stephen Le
IQ vs EQ vs CQ In today’s interconnected world, understanding cultural diversity isn’t just an option—it’s essential. But how prepared are you to navigate this complexity? Beyond IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional quotient), there’s CQ—cultural intelligence. CQ measures your ability to be effective in culturally diverse settings, which is increasingly critical in a globalized space. Consider any aspect of your life, and it is likely influenced by your culture – the food you eat, the...
5 Things I love most about Singapore
- 01 August 2024
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- by Stephen Le
As I type away, I’m thinking, I might sound like a Singaporean, even though I am Vietnamese (and a very proud one at that). Let me explain my deep affinity with Singapore. It’s the country I fly to the most to participate in regional conferences and meet new and old friends. My wife also spent several years in Singapore while pursuing further education. So you see, we have numerous ties with this vibrant city-state. Many visitors...
Still Waters Run Deep
- 15 March 2024
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- by Stephen Le
In life, the aspiration to be good, even outstanding, is universal. Yet, discerning what I call “true intelligence” from “mere intellect” is an art. A truly intelligent person knows how to hold their tongue and hide when necessary – they have what I call ‘underground intelligence’. So, what distinguishes those truly wise individuals? Here are my two cents. 1. A truly intelligent person doesn’t usually like to engage in fierce debates with others. They let the...
5 Lessons I’m Bringing to 2024
- 15 March 2024
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- by Stephen Le
Before penning my reflections for 2023 down, I had a quick look at my reflections for the previous year. What a difference one year can make. 2022 was all about developing world class systems for my team to thrive in – technological, organizational, administrative efficiencies and even strategic marketing. In 2023, I learned some very important personal lessons that I will bring to 2024 and beyond. It was an inward journey that I did not plan...
The Beauty of Tết – 8 Traditions I Still Abide By
- 15 March 2024
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- by Stephen Le
Before every celebration, is an opportunity for reflection. Why do we celebrate Tết? Tết, by the way, is short for Tết Nguyên Đán, which literally translates to ‘Festival of the first day’ and is also known as Lunar New Year – arguably the most important celebration in Vietnamese culture. At the end of the day, Tết is about family and family is number one. To my international friends, these are the common Lunar New Year traditions...