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Leadership for ethical practice
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 06/09/2018
» Life is not easy for business leaders in these hectic and uncertain times. Besides managing themselves, they must effectively manage their people in order to reach business goals and stay ahead of the competition. They cannot do all of this by themselves. The secret is to manage and work through their people.
Following in the footsteps of King Bhumibol
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 23/10/2017
» It was heartbreaking news for Thai people when they heard that their beloved King had passed away on Oct 13, 2016. During his 70-year reign, King Bhumibol Adulyadej did so many things and taught us so many valuable lessons that have helped to guide us in how to properly behave and manage ourselves and our society.
Ten golden rules of communication
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 10/03/2016
» 'My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure," Abraham Lincoln once remarked.
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.
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.
The ethical approach to leading a business (part one)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 21/05/2015
» Many businesses in Thailand operate successfully in highly competitive market conditions even though they do not value profit as their ultimate goal. Some might wonder why any business would not aim for profit first. If such businesses exist, what should their main focus be?
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.
Sustainable road to success bears fruit for Thai Nakorn Patana (part two)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 10/07/2014
» ‘Think carefully if you run a business, because if it’s based on moral practices, business will surely be a success. This is because everyone who works in your organisation will work with a good mindset based on Dhamma and will believe in practising good deeds,” says Supachai Verapuchong, the deputy managing director of Thai Nakorn Patana Co.
The Sustainable Road to Success bears fruit for Thai Nakorn Patana (part one)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 26/06/2014
» Supachai Verapuchong was 25 years old and just out of the monkhood, where he had spent one-and-a-half months after finishing his master’s degree, when he embarked on the most challenging assignment of his young career.
Balancing act of a down-to-earth leader (part two)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 20/02/2014
» ‘It is a normal practice for me to attend the morning talk at our factory as an observer on the side,” says Yongkiat Kitaphanich, the president of Somboon Advance Technology Plc (SAT).