SELF IMPROVEMENT AND MOTIVATION

We as Malaysians set a world benchmark, a gold standard in how to reclaim democracy against all odds yesterday. The government coalition that had lorded over a country with various alliances for 61 years threw everything against its citizens for the 14th general election - the judiciary, the police, the universities system, the election commission, its very parliament, race and religion. Gerrymandering and malapportionment saw some federal constituencies with as little as a few thousand voters sit side-by-side with seats that housed more than 150,000 registered voters. This was a voting population that saw its very government as adversary. Yet, like no other country in modern history, millions turned up yesterday and overthrew a murderous, corrupt regime without shedding one drop of blood. There were no riots, no looting, burning of cars, homes or shops, ugly manifestations of religious or racial bigotry, ignorance or intolerance. Instead, the people of a multi-racial country that is h

 Over recent weeks and months many have asked How do we  I dentify & Hire Leaders with Aspiration, Engagement and Agility  who posses drive and a mind set in pushing for more for a group comprising of about   20 odd Chairman, Managing Directors from MNS'c and SME's,  Executive Directors, Chief Executive Officers (not Chief Entertainment Officers) and Chief Operating Officers.  The setting was at the tranquillity of the Mt Kiara Club with a great ambience of food and session like a round table and coffee discussion.  This was a very focus group that wanted real solutions and answers to the ever challenging dilemmas that they were facing in hiring in todays evnvironment.  Their leader is a no-nonsense personality.  The problems faced were real. I received their feedback on my performance this week. It read: 1. Overall Content of Speaker’s presentation: 9.2 out of 10 2. Delivery Style of Speaker: 10 out of 10 3. Speaker’s Strength  - HR, Clear and simple, Cool, E