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The world is not enough for the self-confident executive
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 07/05/2015
» One of the more popular training courses for new managers and senior executives is negotiation skills and techniques. The content covers proven tactical approaches such as preparation, offering, clarification and closing. Participants also learn to understand non-verbal communication, which often speaks louder than verbal communication by as much as 70:30.
Our own choices define 'the way we do things around here'
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 23/04/2015
» The Songkran festival has been over for a week but memories of those three hectic days are fresh in my mind. The traditional Thai new year is supposed to be a mindful time for paying homage at a temple, asking for blessings from our elders, sprinkling water on others to wash away sins — activities that will help define the right course of individual life for another year.
Mindfulness and the effective leader
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 09/04/2015
» Managing an organisation is a serious mission for which failure is not an option. For a start, shareholders have invested in a high-potential business and expect a reasonable return. But what happens when the person in charge is not fully aware of his or her emotions? The risks to the organisation can be serious, from bad strategic decisions to alienated employees.
Getting the best out of technical executives
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 26/03/2015
» Leading a group of managers is always a challenging task for a senior executive. It is even more interesting to lead capable managers who focus mainly on tasks and not people. These people typically value results over relationships and the development of the people around them. This is not necessarily a bad thing since an organisation could not achieve its goals without their talent.
Delivering feedback in an acceptable manner
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 12/03/2015
» When I first started working as a corporate employee some 30 years ago, there was no such practice as feedback as we know it today. We worked according to what our direct supervisor told us to do. He also did as his boss expected. We may have had an opportunity to discuss our performance appraisal during an annual review, which was mainly for establishing grounds for a salary increase.
Blazing the way forward with quantum leadership
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 12/02/2015
» 'I believe that leaders need a much greater sense of purpose and meaning, a much larger vision and more positive values, which should be part of leadership ethics," says Danah Zohar, the world-renowned management thinker who coined the term "spiritual intelligence" in 1997.
Spiritual intelligence and business success
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 29/01/2015
» 'Quantum physics showed me a new way to look at the world and the universe and also our place as a part of the universe. Because of the quantum paradigm, I later developed the spiritual quotient (SQ)," Danah Zohar tells me, explaining her work as one of the world's foremost management thinkers.
Spiritual intelligence and business success
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 15/01/2015
» 'I remember making a speech in Malaysia in 1997, when I shared my view on spiritual intelligence. The audience members all rose up and said, 'Tell us more'," Danah Zohar tells me. "I was so excited that I called my late husband back in England right after the session and said, 'Ian, I know what our next book is going to be. It will be on Spiritual Intelligence.'
Transforming a technical expert into a people's champion
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 25/12/2014
» Whenever we encounter outstanding technical managers, we are impressed by how they think about and analyse things, often in ways we cannot imagine. We may believe that people with such skills should be working in more important roles. However, many great technical talents find their world turned upside down when they are put in charge of others.
Timeless virtues for modern corporate leaders
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 11/12/2014
» The birthday of His Majesty the King, which people across Thailand celebrated last week, provides an opportunity to reflect on all the great things our beloved king has done for our country and his people. During his 68-year reign, His Majesty has shared his views on numerous important issues and performed as a role model for us.