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Stepping up from good employee to great employee
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 26/09/2016
» Why is it that "good employees" don't seem to get much recognition from their companies? It's because "good is the enemy of great", says Jim Collins, the author of the famous management book Good to Great.
Ego vs change: ask the right questions and you'll get the right answers
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 01/08/2016
» Organisational change is a journey not a destination. To survive, every organisation must be prepared to change all the time. The bad news is that the speed of change is increasing. More bad news: the majority of people are not willing to change. Why?
From 'Business as usual' to becoming a great team
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 13/06/2016
» In tough times like the ones we're experiencing now, we are supposed to work as a great team to prevail. Unfortunately, most leadership teams in most organisations are still working in "business as usual" mode. This will lead to poor outcomes in the near future. Why we do what we do? Here are five possible causes:
Making changes and solving conflicts during a crisis
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 06/06/2016
» 'Coach Kriengsak, I want to discuss what I need to change during a time of crisis," Ben tells me.
Better self-awareness, better leadership
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 23/05/2016
» The most frequently asked question I receive is "Why does a leader need a coach?"
Helping your boss listen better
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 01/02/2016
» Listening is one of the critical skills for executives. Unfortunately, majority of people are not good at it. Training an executive to be a better listener is not easy. Instead of hoping that one day your boss will be improve his or her listening skills, why don't we change ourselves to help them become better listeners? In part, that means making sure our presentations get the boss's attention.
Keeping a positive attitude in tough times
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 25/01/2016
» This year will be a tough one for many people. Staying positive will be one of the keys to prevailing. Here are some suggestions.
New Year, New You and the New Normal
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 04/01/2016
» Everywhere you turn in the business world these days, you hear about the New Normal, or what some pundits like to call the era of VUCA -- volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. It's getting harder to predict the future. How will we prevail? Here are some working tips:
Why are so many leaders poor listeners?
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 28/12/2015
» Based on my 12 years of one-on-one executive coaching experience, the most common coaching need is listening. All of my clients are successful executives. Why do they have a problem with listening skills? Here are the explanations:
Tips from Bridging the Gap 2.0
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 21/12/2015
» In 2004, I launched the book Bridging the Gap, based on my weekly columns in the Bangkok Post, at Asia Books. Over the years it has proved a useful resource for new expats in Thailand and remains in demand today in both print and e-book form.