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Each newsletter discusses various topics related to business operations, strategy and life in general.
On Time, On Budget. EC Newsletter Issue 73: 11 Dec 2012. (12/11/2012)
Hallmark of Operational Efficiency, and implies that what we are doing should also be effective, in the eyes of many. Business units are praised when they are On-Time and On-Budget. It means that they have delivered puissant performance. Any business leader would be pleased with that! It means sterling service, satisfied customers and stellar profits.
Manpower Matters. EC Newsletter Issue 72: 04 Dec 2012. (12/4/2012)
We have been seeing this in the news a lot recently, centered around a strike by SMRT bus drivers. Besides the news about the arrests, repatriations and other things, SMRT has been told to "...take greater care with HR matters..."
9 Things Bosses SHOULD Say To Employees. EC Newsletter Issue 71: 27 Nov 2012 (11/27/2012)
Someone shared this article on LinkedIn, and it happened to catch my eye. You can read the article here. I thought that the nine things NOT to say to your employees were a good reminder for bosses. Then I thought that they ought to be complemented by 9 things Bosses OUGHT to say to their employees to make a complete picture. Here they are.
Quantum Leaps. EC Newsletter Issue 70: 20 Nov 2012 (11/20/2012)
Heard of the term "Quantum"? Quantum improvements. Quantum leaps. Quantum shifts. Quantum this. Quantum that. Now, what IS a "quantum", anyway? If you really don't know, go to the dictionary and you will see that it means:
The Attitude Of Gratitude Is In! EC Newsletter Issue 69: 14 Nov 2012 (11/14/2012)
That's right, it's IN! As in INgratitude, that is. Recent news about Alvin Tan and his online disclosures seem to have many people talking about the attitude of gratitude. Or should I say INgratitude?
Self Esteem In Leaders. Overused? Vilified? EC Newsletter Issue 68: 06 Nov 2012. (11/6/2012)
If you are a leader, read this with a view to being better equipped to grow yourself. It is only when we grow that we are able to help others. If you don't think you're a leader, I've got news for you - you had better be, because you are already a leader if you know people younger than yourself!
Encourage Your People! EC Newsletter Issue 67: 30 Oct 2012. (10/30/2012)
Most leaders I know want to be popular. Do you? At the same time, they recognize that they need to make their organizations profitable. Even a non-profit has to be profitable in terms of the value it delivers and how true it stays to its purpose. In wanting both to be popular and to be profitable at the same time, many leaders face what are probably unnecessary dilemmas.
Wisdom. Why We Still Need Leaders. EC Newsletter Issue 66: 23 Oct 2012. (10/23/2012)
With the rise of the internet and the proliferation of mobile devices permitting us to be connected to vast information resources from virtually anywhere, "downloading" of information from person to person may seem to have taken a back seat.
PR Points For Public Relations. EC Newsletter Issue 65: 16 Oct 2012. (10/16/2012)
Recently, a potential business ally has been trying to interest me in Public Relations. My previous Public Relations experiences were all measurable numbers. 5.56 mm, 7.62 mm, 9 mm, 40 mm, to 155 mm. Which is to say, nada. To address the nada issue, I started to look up references on the subject.
Export of Talent? EC Newsletter Issue 64: 09 Oct 2012. (10/9/2012)
It seems that some of us in Singapore are concerned with the export of local talent. Singapore Business Review reported that according to a survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) and the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management (HKIHRM), we fear a dearth of local talent by the year 2017.
Missing: Rugged Singaporean. EC Newsletter Issue 63: 25 Sep 2012. (9/24/2012)
I remember that we used to have photos and cartoon illustrations of this person called the "Rugged Singaporean". Have you seen him lately? He seems to have gone missing! I can't even find him on google!
Deliberate Delegation. EC Newsletter Issue 62: 18 Sep 2012. (9/17/2012)
Is the word "delegation" a dreaded word at your workplace? If you are a leader, do you know who, what, where, when and why to delegate? If you are a staff member, do you look forward to your leader delegating tasks, responsibilities, etc, to you? Is "delegation" at your workplace perceived positively or otherwise? Do you wish you were better at delegating, regardless of whether you are a leader or staff member?
I, Leader. EC Newsletter Issue 61: 11 Sep 2012. (9/11/2012)
Yes, it is the twelfth anniversary of 911 today. For the last twelve years, stepped-up security has become the norm throughout. Fear and suspicion have increased over trust and building relationships. Whole nations penalized because of the actions of a few. Do you think this is so? I say that cultures which were once known for building good character in their people have fallen into decay, and external authoritarian control mechanisms have insidiously been tightening their tentacles and filling every available nook and cranny in society. If ever a time was when character-centric leaders needed to make their presence felt, it is now.
WSNH!!!. EC Newsletter Issue 60: 04 Sep 2012. (9/3/2012)
Do you know the saying "Work Smarter, Not Harder"? Do you subscribe to it? Most of you would say "Yes", right? Well, I don't! I seriously think that the saying "Work Smarter, Not Harder" has done humanity a grave injustice, and here's why.
Congruency. A Genuine Necessity. EC Newsletter Issue 59: 28 Aug 2012. (8/27/2012)
Last week, I was listening to Episode 270 of the official BNI podcast, an episode I found very enjoyable and which resonated very well with what Elijah Consulting is all about. The title of the podcast was "Congruent in Words and Actions". You can listen to it here: http://bit.ly/SUtg4X. I'd like to say this again - whether or not you're a BNI member, do make time to listen to these podcasts.
The Mediation & Arbitration Unit (MAU). EC Newsletter Issue 58: 21 Au (8/21/2012)
The acronym "MAU" used to have two meanings for me. The first was "Marine Amphibious Unit", which was essentially a Marine Battalion of the Fleet Marine Force that was readily deployable, and the second was a reference to the Mau Mau street gang referred to by NIcky Cruz in his book "Run, Baby, Run". Today, I have a new meaning for it - Mediation & Arbitration Unit.
The Master Weapon - Business Perspectives. SA Newsletter Issue 57: 14 Aug 2012. (8/14/2012)
During the period 1991 - 1992, I happened to come across an article in the Jan 1991 issue of Military Review titled "The Master Weapon: The Tactical Thought of J.F.C. Fuller Applied to Future War" by a then-Major Anthony M. Coroalles, US Army. It was this article that got me reading J.F.C. Fuller's writings, and it benefited me tremendously during my tenure in the Armed Forces. For those who wish to read more, there is a link to the article here. You could also refer to the SAFTI MI Library for the original version.
Mission: Impossible. Almost. SA Newsletter Issue 56: 07 Aug 2012. (8/7/2012)
Yes, "Mission Impossible" does go back quite a long way, and, yes, it existed before Tom Cruise. When you think of "Mission Impossible", what comes to your mind? Elite teams engaging in superhuman feats? Suicide squads on "Do or Die" missions? What about you, have you ever faced your own "Mission Impossible"?
Minimizing risk. Managing risk. SA Newsletter Issue 55: 31 Jul 2012. (7/31/2012)
The opposite of minimizing risk is maximizing risk. Oh, good, you're awake! No, the opposite of minimizing risk is managing risk, of course! As the saying goes, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." In the movie clip, President Roosevelt ordered a strike against the Japanese heartland following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
GTY. After I'm gone. SA Newsletter Issue 54: 24 Jul 2012. (7/24/2012)
How we really need to grow continuously if we are serious about making others Greater than Ourselves (The GTY project, Steve Farber).
No, because...Yes, if.... SA Newsletter Issue 53: 17 Jul 2012. (7/17/2012)
Change our words, change our world.
Easy Execution. SA Newsletter Issue 52: 03 Jul 2012. (7/3/2012)
About how to really get started on what you want and need to do, but so often procrastinate.
The Getful Dead. SA Newsletter Issue 51: 26 Jun 2012. (6/26/2012)
If you are always thinking of Getting, you are probably one of the Getful Dead. Be a Giver instead!
Laser Tag. SA Newsletter Issue 50: 19 Jun 2012. (6/19/2012)
Talks about a Laser Tag event, and illustrates how a false sense of superiority could be dangerous.
Experience. Cheaply! SA Newsletter Issue 49: 12 Jun 2012. (6/12/2012)
How we can and ought to learn from the experiences of others.
CPTED. SA Newsletter Issue 48: 5 Jun 2012. (6/5/2012)
Applying principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) to Corporate Profitability Through Environmental Design.
Human templating. SA Newsletter Issue 47: 29 May 2012 (5/29/2012)
Getting people to be good at their basic jobs, so they can be more productive.
Level up, don't dumb down! SA Newsletter Issue 46: 22 May 2012 (5/22/2012)
Raising the bar.
Perils of Pushing the Productivity Frontier. SA Newsletter Issue 45: 15 May 2012 (5/15/2012)
Productivity by efficiency without effectiveness.
The secret to easy decision-making! SA Newsletter Issue 44: 9 May 2012 (5/9/2012)
It's still a secret...
How Deep is your "Know"? SA Newsletter Issue 43: 2 May 2012 (5/2/2012)
How well do we know our stuff?
Change Management? Cut the Crap - Adapt! SA Newsletter Issue 42: 24 A (4/24/2012)
There has been a lot of discussion on change management. In many cases, all that is required is an attitude of being willing to adapt.
A little red-faced. Literally. Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 41: 17 Apr 2012 (4/17/2012)
Red faced because of using a new red towel. Sometimes things are not so apparent.
Safety is not Security! Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 40 - 10 Apr 2012 (4/10/2012)
Discusses what a false sense of security is. Security is always earned and must be maintained.
FWD: "That House is on Fire!" Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 39 - 3 Apr 2012 (4/3/2012)
Forwarded Dr Robert Rohm's Tip of the Week on apathy and how it affects all of us.
Dead Horse! Leader or Manager? Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 38 - 27 Mar 2012 (3/27/2012)
Flogging the dead horse of leader OR manager. It ought to be leader AND manager.
BE A Decisive Leader! Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 37 - 20 Mar 2012 (3/20/2012)
How to be decisive.
BE A Champion! Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 36 - 13 Mar 2012 (3/13/2012)
What the makeup of champions vs winners is.
Spheres of Life: Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 35 - 6 Mar 2012 (3/6/2012)
Discusses what we control, what we influence and how we interact with our areas of interest.
Speak with confidence! Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 34 - 28 Feb 2012 (2/28/2012)
The internal factors necessary for one to be able to speak with confidence.
Do we really need a great leader?: Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 33 - 23 Feb 2012 (2/23/2012)
Asserts that each nation or people group deserves the leaders it gets.
Are you a "Tough Love" Leader? Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 32 - 14 Feb 2012 (2/14/2012)
Explores the concept of "Tough Love" in leadership.
Be a Mentor! Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 31 - 7 Feb 2012 (2/7/2012)
Exhorts readers to consider becoming mentors. Explains briefly what mentorship is all about.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 30 - 31 Jan 2012: Leadership. Styles, skills, s (1/31/2012)
Discusses the things that are more important than leadership styles.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 29 - 18 Jan 2012: You don't like that person? (1/18/2012)
Takes a cue from the movie "Remember the Titans", using interviewing techniques to help better understand others for improved relationships.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 28 - 10 Jan 2012: Behaviour and Character (1/10/2012)
This issue discusses the links between behaviour and character, and how behaviour is an expression of character.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 27 - 3 Jan 2012: Four Legs Good, Two Legs Bad! (1/3/2012)
Talks about popular uprisings and a root cause of that.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 26 - 27 Dec 2011: Vertical Slice Training (12/27/2011)
This issue discusses a possible training method called "Vertical Slice Training" that businesses can employ on the fly.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 25 - 13 Dec 2011: Simplicity (12/13/2011)
Simplicity is very often backed by enormous compexity.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 24 - 7 Dec 2011: The end of a thing. (12/6/2011)
How the end of a thing is more important than the beginning.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 23 - 29 Nov 2011: How is your countenance? (11/29/2011)
This issue discusses what a countenance is, and what it shows about us.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 22 - 22 Nov 2011: Making Others Successful! (11/22/2011)
Why should we make others successful?
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue 21 - 16 Nov 2011: Strategic Posturing (11/16/2011)
Strategic Posturing, not positioning!
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Twenty - 8 Nov 2011: Your biggest headache... (11/8/2011)
Are people the source of your headaches? What can you do?
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Nineteen - 1 Nov 2011: Think outside the box? (11/1/2011)
Do YOU think outside the box? Are you sure?
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Eighteen - 25 Oct 2011: No Squats, please! (10/25/2011)
Discusses a few of the underlying causes of squatting in the UK.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Seventeen - 12 Oct 2011: Cruelty to Animals (10/12/2011)
Discusses why cruelty to animals is a symptom of a deeper issue.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Sixteen - 5 Oct 2011: Grow Rich in your Niche? (10/5/2011)
Discusses what it really means to grow rich in your niche.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Fifteen - 27 Sep 2011: Want to Triumph? (9/27/2011)
This issue talks about never giving up in order to triumph.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Fourteen - 20 Sep 2011: Gender Diversity (9/20/2011)
Discusses quotas for gender, nationality, etc., that are imposed on boards, companies, etc.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Thirteen - 14 Sep 2011: The Master of ANDOR (9/14/2011)
Discusses when it is appropriate to be inclusive and when it is appropriate to be exclusive in our decision-making.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Twelve - 6 Sep 2011: The RAFA Philosophy (9/6/2011)
Talks about the importance of acting even when all is not 100% certain.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Eleven - 31 August 2011: The Tyranny of the NOW (8/31/2011)
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Ten - 23 August 2011 (8/23/2011)
Promoting Genuine Strategic Thinking in YOUR Organization!
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Nine - 16 August 2011 (8/16/2011)
Talks about the value of having a chief of Staff.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Eight - 10 August 2011 (8/10/2011)
Millionaire by 30. Financially Free. Hmmm...
Discusses what it really means to be financially free.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Seven - 2 August 2011 (8/2/2011)
Is it ok to cuss? What's YOUR take?
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Six - 26 July 2011 (7/26/2011)
What one might say to an entity like SATS in response to a Business Times article on the sudden departure of its CEO.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Five - 19 July 2011 (7/19/2011)
Discusses the subject of Sun Tzu for Business.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Four - 12 July 2011 (7/12/2011)
Discusses three essential points in order for leaders to lead well.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Three - 5 July 2011 (7/13/2011)
How to adequately prepare for jobs that have yet to come into existence.
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue Two- 28 June 2011 (6/28/2011)
Discusses what it really means when we are asked to "Under-promise and over-deliver".
Shining Arrow's Newsletter Issue One - June 6, 2011 (6/7/2011)
This is a short discourse on the importance of visualization.

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