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Ethical practice and sustainable performance
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 01/05/2021
» It's no exaggeration to say that we are in living in a "do whatever I want" world. For example, riding against the traffic is the norm for motorcyclists, especially delivery drivers seeking to cash in on the huge spike in Covid-era demand. You may also have noticed more car drivers going the wrong way just to save a few seconds in closed spaces such as shopping mall parking lots.
'Business and the Buddha': A book review
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 18/05/2017
» Business and the Buddha: Doing Well by Doing Good is one of a handful of books that directly address the application of Buddhism to the current business environment and management in particular. The book is written by Lloyd Field, who provides coaching and counselling to senior executives seeking to solve business problems through a Buddhist-influenced approach. His consulting practice has spanned some 30 years since he left Johnson & Johnson International where he was vice-president of human resources.
Discipline, good citizenship and organisational success
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 20/04/2017
» It's no longer a surprise when we read about the high number of traffic fatalities and injuries at Songkran. Equally predictable are the complaints that we hear in some quarters whenever authorities announce tougher enforcement measures to prevent fatal accidents before the annual festival when the country's roads are jammed.
Ethical Leadership at Thai Nakorn Patana (part one)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 26/01/2017
» 'I oversee overseas businesses, and I apply many ethical principles in my work whenever I have the opportunity to talk with the local team, and not only with the management group, regardless of what staff levels are involved," says Supachai Verapuchong, deputy managing director of Thai Nakorn Patana Co, a major producer of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals such as Antacil, Sara and Tiffy.
Great leaders certainly can be made
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 29/12/2016
» 'If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader," is a memorable observation from John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States. His words not only guide us in how to properly behave as leaders, but also suggest how to take care of subordinates. It sounds simple, but not everyone follows this path.
Turning a technical professional into a people's champion
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 17/11/2016
» In every organisation, there are two types of work. One type requires no specific technical ability, while the other requires specific knowledge in a professional area such as engineering, medical services, architecture, IT or accounting. People who work in these professions have to learn continuously in order to keep up with new knowledge and developments in their field. They also require specific certification of their ability to perform their work.
Seven steps to working in harmony
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 25/08/2016
» 'Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature's inexorable imperative," the writer HG Wells once said. However, what happens to employees or executives who have made great contributions to an organisation in the past but cannot adjust quickly enough to the new environment of the competitive battleground? Should we let them go?
A practical path towards ethical leadership (Part 2)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 28/07/2016
» In my previous article two weeks ago I discussed some of the key qualities that an organisation needs to embrace in order to encourage ethical leadership. These include ethics, values, principles and compassion. In particular, leaders who practise compassion and equanimity tend to be highly effective.
A practical path towards ethical leadership (Part 1)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 14/07/2016
» When I was in primary and secondary school, we had two courses related to morality and ethics -- the duty of the citizen and Buddhism. So it always surprises me when I hear someone talk about "ethical leadership", since I have always believed that ethics is the key element in leadership right from the start.
Ethical leadership in the eyes of an English monk
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 30/06/2016
» Ethics is one of the most talked-about subjects these days. I also consider ethics a priority for our society, especially in business circles. My belief was reinforced recently when I heard an inspiring talk by one of the world's great speakers, Ajarn Brahm.