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Closing the Gap: Empowering Employees with Clarity on Social Media Expectations
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Lately, I’ve been receiving many requests for executive training on personal branding and social media best practices for employees. It’s interesting to see how this trend is growing, especially since Ogilvy‘s latest 2024 research confirms that employee advocacy is becoming a prominent influencer marketing trend for brands. This discovery has made me even more curious…

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How to Negotiate with Chinese Business Partners | Connection Catalysts
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In today’s rapidly evolving post-pandemic economy, where unforeseen changes and shifts are reshaping global business landscapes, it’s intriguing to observe that despite some businesses moving away from China, there remains a significant interest in exploring this market. While the game has changed, certain fundamental principles still hold true. One such crucial aspect is negotiating in…

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From Deaf Ears to Attentive Mind: My Challenging Journey to the Art of Listening
From Deaf Ears to Attentive Mind: My Challenging Journey to the Art of Listening 1024 550 Margot

I’ll admit it—I’m an activator. Always on the go, moving at lightning speed, eager to make things happen. Tick tock, tick tock, my heart starts racing when I have to wait for the speaker to get to the meat of their point. Do you share a similar feeling? But in my relentless pursuit of results, I overlooked…

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How to improve business partnerships & collaborations
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Businesses operating in the same ecosystem don’t always have to be competitive. Instead, entrepreneurs can collaborate to expand their network, gain new skills, and attract a wider audience. This short shows ways to improve business partnerships and collaborations. : Forbes Business Council. (2023, May). 15 Ways To Improve Business Partnerships And Collaborations. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/05/01/15-ways-to-improve-business-partnerships-and-collaborations/?sh=2f96654d3393 #Partnerships #Collaborations…

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Lack of Empathy: Don’t Make These Connection-Damaging Mistakes
Lack of Empathy: Don’t Make These Connection-Damaging Mistakes 752 423 Margot

I have always been a results-oriented person, fixated on achieving my goals and driving forward. Empathy, on the other hand, has never come naturally to me. When I took the Strengthsfinder assessment, I wasn’t surprised to find that empathy didn’t make it to my top 10 strengths. It’s not that I don’t care about others,…

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28 Credentials of Entrepreneurs
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🙏 Happy to be a part of this #entrepreneur community, dedicated to creating #PositiveInfluence. It’s an honor to contribute to the collective knowledge and share my experience with 28 Credentials of Entrepreneur. Let’s continue to #inspire each other in this creative entrepreneurial world! 🚀 #visionary #mission #entrepreneurship

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Oscar’s Inspiration from Michelle Yeoh
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💟 Michelle’s quote touches my heart. In March, the film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” gained attention for winning multiple awards. The lead actress, #MichelleYeoh , made history by becoming the first Asian lead actress to win the Best Actress Award at the #Oscars . To many of us, this is a big deal. Why? Michelle never gave up.…

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Connection Confessions: Unlearning Fixed Mindset
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Enrolling in a leadership coach training program in 2018  made me realize the challenges I had unknowingly created for myself. Despite my decades-long professional experience in cross-cultural partnerships within the media and technology industries, a crucial realization has dawned on me. I realized the importance of a growth mindset to foster smoother and happier human connections,…

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From Staycation to Vacation
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From staycation to vacation ✈️ #PostPandemic #HongKong In today’s digitally-connected world, it’s easy to forget about the importance of #HumanConnection. As humans, we are wired for #social interaction, and it’s essential for our mental and emotional #wellbeing. That’s why my husband and I make it a priority to reconnect through annual “honeymoon” trips and regular date nights. We have been practicing…

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March 2023 Book Recommendation
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This book is a #lifesaver for me – helping me to better nurture different relationships in life! 📗Recommended by a seasoned executive coach & friend Veronique Girma, I recently read “The Five Love Languages” by #GaryChapman and was blown away by the insights it offers on how we can better understand and communicate with our loved ones. The book argues…

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