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Ethical leadership is good for business and employees
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 23/02/2017
» In recent years, there have been several high-profile cases in business and the public sector involving bribery, corruption and ethical breaches. The need for ethical leadership has been mentioned occasionally but it seems the problems have continued. In this regard, I wish to propose my views on the role of ethical leadership, particularly in business.
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Learning from a New Year horror
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 12/01/2017
» When asked about the main objective of manufacturing, participants in my leadership workshops usually reply with answers such as quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and so on. None of them ever says "safety", which in fact should be the first on the list.
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Three simple steps towards an effective talent programme
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 08/09/2016
» Imagine that you are the CEO of an organisation. Besides business performance, you have to take care of many important people issues, and succession planning for important positions is second to none in this respect. What most top executives and board members often forget or ignore is the importance of participation from all related parties. Everyone wants to have a say in this crucial process. As a CEO, it is your duty to ensure that all the executives concerned are involved.
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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.
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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.'
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Working in harmony among generations
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 16/01/2024
» Recently, I had an opportunity to listen to an interesting presentation on understanding Generation Z in the workplace. It included a lot of statistical information to help the audience manage their organisations, but I paid particular attention to how different generations can work in harmony.
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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.
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Reflections of a practical economist (part one)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 06/10/2016
» 'I believe my approach to management practice is not very different from that of others. Teamwork is the most important element. Therefore, for senior executives, people management should be the focal point," says Veerathai Santiprabhob, the governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT).
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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.
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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.
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