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Margot Ling

“The Devil Wears Prada” vs. “Mother Teresa”: Balancing Emotional Leadership
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I once served two consecutive leaders who exhibited contrasting emotional influence, which felt like a roller-coaster ride when Miranda in “The Devil Wears Prada” meets “Mother Teresa.”  It makes me wonder about the benefits and risks of emotional leadership. This article explores how leaders can effectively exert emotional influence while addressing the potential pitfalls of…

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Authentic or Fake? Understanding the New Rules of Executive Presence
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Recently, we held a workshop in Shanghai about the new rules of executive presence. During this workshop, we shared research from Harvard Business Review that shows how leadership has changed over the last ten years. One important trait that stood out is authenticity. Participants asked me how to tell the difference between being authentic and…

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The Unsung Heroes: From Olympics Podiums to Boardrooms
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As the world shines the spotlight on Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games, we witness the culmination of years of dedication, sacrifice, and relentless pursuit of excellence by athletes worldwide. China’s national team has already scooped nearly 40 medals at the time of writing this article. The triumphant stories of HK athletes like Vivian Kong,…

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Rome is not Built in a Day: So Is Leadership Influence in the AI Era
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of the AI revolution, the ability to exert leadership influence has become a critical success factor. Just as the construction of the iconic city of Rome was a gradual process, building and sustaining leadership influence in the current era requires patience, strategic thinking, and a willingness to adapt. This article…

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Thriving in an Unfamiliar Culture: Fun Tips for New Expats
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The past few years with the pandemic have brought about significant changes in work preferences worldwide. From serious lockdown measures to people seeking new environments to be closer to family or simply explore something different, the global landscape has seen a reshuffling of talents across borders. In this context, places like Hong Kong have introduced…

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Human Coach vs. AI Coach: Who Wins?
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In the ever-evolving landscape of executive and leadership coaching, two distinct approaches have emerged: the traditional human coach and the innovative AI coach. As technology continues to reshape various industries, the coaching realm is not immune to the potential disruption brought about by artificial intelligence (AI). This article delves into the definitions, strengths, and limitations…

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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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My Journey of Reinvention: How My Passion for Media and Communications Continues to Drive Me
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As an entrepreneur, coach, and media leader, people often ask me what drives me. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by media production and storytelling. Growing up in Hong Kong, I would record songs and stories on cassette tapes, and later went on to work at radio stations, where I trained…

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From Deaf Ears to Attentive Mind: My Challenging Journey to the Art of Listening
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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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Lack of Empathy: Don’t Make These Connection-Damaging Mistakes
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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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