11 Jul 2017
PODCAST: is India the next big thing?
Leon Gettler |
On the cusp of regulatory change India – the world’s largest democracy – offers immense investment opportunity.
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06 Jun 2017
PODCAST: volatile times for M&A in APAC
Leon Gettler | Veteran and highly regarded management journalist
Experts discuss implications of geopolitical uncertainty and merger activity.
10 Apr 2017
Emotional intelligence: a core leadership skill
Leon Gettler | Veteran and highly regarded management journalist
Emotional intelligence - the ability to identify your own emotions and those of others - is now regarded as a core skill for leaders who want to get the best out of their teams.
07 Apr 2017
PODCAST: Cross-border insolvency, a complicated beast
Leon Gettler | Veteran and highly regarded management journalist
Insolvency laws are different in every country and a lot of Asian businesses use offshore structures. Over the last decade, there have been moves to address growing complexity with a number of Asian countries updating their insolvency laws.
13 Dec 2016
LONGREAD: loyalty in the age of LinkedIn
Leon Gettler | Veteran and highly regarded management journalist
Employee loyalty is not what it used to be. In fact, it’s been declining for several years.
19 May 2016
The surprising cost of mental health in the workplace
Leon Gettler | Veteran and highly regarded management journalist
A mentally healthy workplace is good for business. Research shows it leads to less absenteeism, more-engaged workers, better productivity and morale. It reduces the chances of a company being hit with workplace disability claims and fines for breaches of health and safety laws.
04 Mar 2016
Three common business mistakes made in Asia (and how to avoid them)
Leon Gettler | Veteran and highly regarded management journalist
There are many stories of companies failing in Asia because of messages lost in translation. The cultural difference can be stark.
20 Jul 2015
How to tell if you're a good leader – or a bad one
Leon Gettler | Veteran and highly regarded management journalist
What exactly makes a great leader? What are the qualities of a superb boss? These are important questions because what worked 20 years ago will no longer cut it in today's workplace.
21 May 2015
How to have difficult conversations with your staff
Leon Gettler | Veteran and highly regarded management journalist
Being the bearer of difficult news is the toughest job for any manager. Whether you are retrenching people or giving an honest no-holds-barred performance review, these conversations are regarded as one of the most difficult parts of any job.