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Courage has to be encouraged when it comes to the tough decisions
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 11/02/2016
» 'Now please don't think I'm weak, I didn't turn the other cheek" is a memorable line from Coward of the County, a famous song by Kenny Rogers. It tells the story of a young man named Tommy who kept avoiding a fight until one day he decided to prove to his tormentors that they were wrong. The moral of the song is that we must have courage and choose our own time and terms if we have to fight.
The world needs ethical leadership now more than ever
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 28/01/2016
» 'Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely" is a famous quotation by the English historian John Dalberg-Acton. It succinctly describes human behaviour and attitudes toward what is right or wrong. When leaders stay in a position for too long, their moral principles may be compromised. Many consider their beliefs are the only right ones that others should follow.
Using the 'Smart' model to achieve a vision
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 14/01/2016
» 'We choose to go to the moon," US president John F. Kennedy declared in a speech about the future of the US space programme in September 1962. As a leader, he set out a vision that mankind as well as the American public would benefit from his ambitious plan. On July 20, 1969, Nasa finally landed the first man on the lunar surface.
My dream of a future leader
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 31/12/2015
» As the year draws to a close, it's a perfect time to review the issue of leadership, which is the main theme of this column, and think about what type of leadership we should dream of in the future.
Forward-thinking leadership at Muang Thai Life (part two)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 03/12/2015
» 'We must understand and perceive our service through the eyes of customers. They look at us as Muang Thai, not from the perspective of internal, separate departments," says Sara Lamsam, president and chief executive of Muang Thai Life Assurance Plc.
Forward-thinking leadership at Muang Thai Life (Part One)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 19/11/2015
» 'I believe good leaders should have a visioning quality. They should have a pretty good idea about how the organisation will look in the future and also how to get there," says Sara Lamsam, president and chief executive of Muang Thai Life Assurance Plc (MTL).
Practical leadership from the perspective of experienced Asean managers
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 05/11/2015
» Leadership never falls out of fashion. As humans, we all want to have leaders we can trust and rely on in every situation. Throughout history, we have seen a number of great leaders in varying capacities. In this regard, it is interesting to learn how people from different societies look at leadership from different perspectives.
Principle-centred leadership at Banpu (part two)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 22/10/2015
» 'A number of challenges are obvious and need to be handled properly," says Somruedee Chaimongkol, reflecting on her responsibilities as chief executive of regional mining and energy company Banpu Plc. "Since we run our business across eight countries, it's not possible for me to visit each location on a monthly basis.
Principle-centred leadership at Banpu (part one)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 08/10/2015
» Managing a big workforce in volatile market conditions is very challenging for any top executive. However, after five months at the helm of Banpu Plc, one of Asean's largest mining and energy concerns, Somruedee Chaimongkol is putting her unique approach to work.
Compassionate leadership in action at KTB (part two)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 24/09/2015
» 'Among the words of wisdom I communicated to the KTB community recently is 'One should not act as scum of the earth'," says Vorapak Tanyawong, president of Krungthai Bank (KTB), who actively engages employees through various channels.