Edwin

Find the Root Cause and Fix It

On a recent flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai, I was flipping through a newspaper and noticed this headline: “Beijing recruits scientists to wipe out pollution.” The article went on to taut all the great scientific research that China is doing to clear air pollution and the fact that “scientists had yet to find truly […]

Posted Date: 10 January 2014

No Status Quo

I do a lot of my creative thinking in the shower or while sitting in a taxi stuck in traffic. (Yeah, I know two seemingly unrelated environments.) But like writing song lyrics, sometimes all you need is a few minutes of time to yourself and a moment of inspiration. Take action. There is no status […]

Posted Date: 10 January 2014

Top 5 Phrases to Say When Tempted By Unhealthy Food

Every time you have a menu in hand or go to a fast food restaurant, you may find yourself tempted to choose the not-so-healthy food options. Here are 5 phrases to say which will help you stay on the healthier track: 1) “Sauce on the Side”: In many dishes, a large amount of sugar, fat, […]

Posted Date: 07 November 2013

Prioritize. Don’t Confuse Activity With Productivity.

“Don’t confuse activity with productivity.” This was phrase was told to me over 15 years ago by my boss and it has stuck with me ever since as a simple mantra for prioritizing my activities. Frequently checking off boxes on you to-do list does not mean that you are being productive. It simply means you […]

Posted Date: 07 November 2013

Embrace Change and Re-Invent Yourself

In our youth, we have many milestones which help define our short-term future: graduating secondary school and going to university, graduating university and getting our first job, getting married, and having a baby. During each of these changes we have an opportunity to re-invent ourselves. We can redefine who we are, explore areas of personal […]

Posted Date: 07 November 2013

Triple A Flywheel™ Personal Development Framework

In mechanics, a flywheel is a rotating device which begins spinning when an initial energy force is applied to it. It keeps spinning and maintains its momentum, also known as rotational inertia. Flywheels are critical components of machines which help them perform with high efficiency. They enable engines to run smoothly during the production of […]

Posted Date: 07 November 2013

Free Walking: The Art of Stress Management

In the fast paced world we live in, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. Sleep is often the first activity to be sacrificed when we have a particularly hectic week at the office. Vacations are also welcome escapes from the craziness, yet we don’t escape as often as […]

Posted Date: 06 November 2013

Employee Wellbeing Yields Corporate Returns

Businesses in Hong Kong, and throughout the rest of the world, are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to attract and retain, vital employee talent whilst helping existing staff members to reach ever greater levels of productivity and fulfillment in their work. One of the ways in which companies have historically enticed workers to greater […]

Posted Date: 30 October 2013

Essential Elements of a Great Workplace

Every year, Fortune Magazine publishes a well known feature issue entitled “100 Best Companies to Work For.” But what’s lesser known is that the company responsible for surveying thousands of companies and millions of employees is a company called, Great Place to Work®. For more than 25 years, Great Place to Work® has studied the inner […]

Posted Date: 23 September 2013