Giving Back To Society

October 22, 2011

I will never forget the face of the young man holding my hands. He had tears streaming down his cheeks. His name is Timor. He was my interpreter when I was running My HSR Leadership Bootcamp for a group of community leaders from Kazakhstan. In the same class which I conducted on a pro bono […]

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My HSR Salesperson Tip # 101

October 22, 2011

Focus On A Strategic Target Market (STM) During major changes, there is a tendency to do many different things and believe that it will give you more chances to close sales. It will only distract your attention, dilute your effort, and decrease your competitive edge. During My HSR Bootcamps, we learn, ‘What I focus, expands!’ […]

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Enjoying Job Satisfaction (Part 3)

October 21, 2011

I once joined a company that was not what you might call a preferred employer. Prior to joining the company, there were rumours that the company did not have good products. The leaders did not quite understand the local culture and were posted into the company for only a relatively short term. They did not […]

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Social Media

October 21, 2011

Infocommunication Technology (ICT) can make or break any industry, including the real estate industry. In the past, ICT has often operated as a closed loop system; a vault that can only be accessed by high priests of technology and those ordained to leverage on it. However, with the evolution of social media, the power of […]

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Achieving Job Satisfaction (Part 2)

October 20, 2011

As I reflect on my working life, I have my fair share of grouses, grumblings and gripes about my former employers. Just for fun, let me share with you about some of my ex-bosses. I once had a boss who only said mainly two things to me every day, “Good morning, Patrick” and “Have a […]

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Living A FUNtastic Life (Part 43)

October 20, 2011

When I was young, I had a neighbor who stayed opposite my house. Actually the house is more like a big room that was connected with other rooms in a single-storey building. It was what many would call a poor living condition. The owners of the room-house worked in a sewage station in the vicinity. […]

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Achieving Job Satisfaction (Part 1)

October 19, 2011

In a survey conducted by Gallup International in 2003, 91% of Singaporean employees are either not engaged or actively disengaged from their work. It was estimated that it costs the economy as much as S$ 4.9Billion. In 2011, Lumesse International conducted a similar survey on employee attitude and found that Singaporean workers ranked the lowest […]

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Designing Your Destiny (Part 1)

October 19, 2011

Successful people have one common denominator – they have dreams. They know what they want, and they work towards achieving it in the most effective and efficient way. When there are dreams, there is life. Without them, we are merely existing and drifting through the passage of time. Crafting dreams and turning them into a […]

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Building Friendships (Part 5)

October 18, 2011

On 17 March 1990, my Papa passed away suddenly. He had a heart attack after an enjoyable holiday with his soulmate, my Ma. He collapsed while queuing to stamp his passport at the Singapore Customs. At that point in time, our family was in shock and deeply saddened. It took us a long time to […]

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Innovating For Success (Part 6)

October 18, 2011

Innovation should be at the core of every outstanding organisation. This is a maxim that I hold close to my heart and endeavor to apply in my organization. In my company, I surround myself with the best talents and build a culture of innovation to help us become a market leader. To encourage you to […]

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