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Leadership × Aug 2025 ×

The Treadmill in the Corner Office: Why a Leader's "Lead by Example" is the Worst Way to Drive AI Adoption

The Treadmill in the Corner Office: Why a Leader's "Lead by Example" is the Worst Way to Drive AI Adoption

TL;DR: A pervasive "AI anxiety" is gripping the corporate world, leading to a paradox: massive investment in AI tools with near-zero adoption. The problem isn't the technology; it's a failure of leade...

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Nov 24, 2025 Insights

The "Cost-Performance" Trap: Why Rejecting a Promotion is the Most Dangerous Decision of Your Career

The "Cost-Performance" Trap: Why Rejecting a Promotion is the Most Dangerous Decision of Your Career

TL;DR: A new generation of professionals is rejecting promotions, arguing that the "cost-performance" ratio of a management role is too low. This is a dangerously static, short-term calculation. This ...

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Nov 23, 2025 Insights

The Emperor's True Moat: A CEO's Analysis of History's Most Revolutionary Operating System

The Emperor's True Moat: A CEO's Analysis of History's Most Revolutionary Operating System

TL;DR: We often measure historical empires by their size, but this is a vanity metric. A deep analysis of the Qin Dynasty reveals a far more critical lesson for modern leaders: the most durable compet...

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Nov 13, 2025 Insights

The MVP Delusion: Why Your Minimum Viable Product is a Blueprint for Failure

The MVP Delusion: Why Your Minimum Viable Product is a Blueprint for Failure

TL;DR: The common understanding of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is one of the most dangerous and costly misconceptions in the startup world. Most founders treat the MVP as the smallest version of ...

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Sep 18, 2025 Insights

Beyond the Textbook: Why Your First Move After Graduation Should Be a Trip, Not a Job

Beyond the Textbook: Why Your First Move After Graduation Should Be a Trip, Not a Job

The ceremony is over, the cap has been tossed, and the pressure is on. For most recent graduates, the path forward seems singular and urgent: polish the resume, ace the interviews, and land that first...

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Sep 17, 2025 Insights

The Leader's Signal-to-Noise Ratio: My Guide to Filtering Input and Driving Real Innovation

The Leader's Signal-to-Noise Ratio: My Guide to Filtering Input and Driving Real Innovation

TL;DR: In an age of information overload, a leader's most critical and underdeveloped skill is the ability to manage their "signal-to-noise ratio." The temptation to please everyone and find a consens...

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Sep 12, 2025 Insights

The Wei Xiaobao Effect: Why Adaptability, Not Grades, Is the True Key to Your Child's Success

The Wei Xiaobao Effect: Why Adaptability, Not Grades, Is the True Key to Your Child's Success

TL;DR: In our race to give our children every advantage through test prep and structured learning, we risk training them to be high-performing "beasts of burden" instead of adaptable humans. The most ...

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Sep 8, 2025 Insights

The Last Great Talent: Lesson in Radical Adaptability from the Life of Chua Lam

The Last Great Talent: Lesson in Radical Adaptability from the Life of Chua Lam

TL;DR: The common perception of the late Chua Lam as a lucky, hedonistic playboy fundamentally misses the point of his sixty-year career. A deeper analysis reveals that his enduring success across mul...

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Sep 7, 2025 Insights

The Uncomfortable Truth About Moats: A CEO's Letter to a Student on Motivation and Strategy

The Uncomfortable Truth About Moats: A CEO's Letter to a Student on Motivation and Strategy

TL;DR: A student's honest question about a lack of motivation reveals a deeper truth about success: it is built on cumulative advantage. The idea that a short burst of effort can erase years of defici...

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Jun 23, 2025 Insights

Where lies the path for the average Chinese citizen?

Where lies the path for the average Chinese citizen?

TL;DR: The modern world presents new challenges that require a shift from traditional life lessons. Embracing reality, taking calculated risks, and focusing on personal growth are essential for naviga...

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Nov 3, 2023 Insights

Developing Strategy Under Uncertainty: Applying the Known-Unknown Matrix

Developing Strategy Under Uncertainty: Applying the Known-Unknown Matrix

TL;DR: Embrace the unknowns in life and work as opportunities for growth. Adopt a mindset risk management approach to learning, and view failure as a stepping stone to success. Continuous learning and...

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Dec 30, 2022 Insights

Lessons From after watching The Intern (2015)

Lessons From after watching The Intern (2015)

TL;DR: Movies often provide unexpected life lessons, and "The Intern" is a perfect example, especially for entrepreneurs. It highlights the importance of continuous learning, healthy habits, leading b...

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Aug 2, 2019 Insights

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