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Michael Han, a lawyer at Han & Lu Law Chambers, shares his expertise on handling underperforming employees. He discusses the importance of cultivating a strong team culture and the significant impact of effective hiring practices. The conversation reveals the emotional challenges managers face when addressing performance issues while maintaining empathy. With insights on providing honest feedback and the need for thorough documentation, Han encourages a growth mindset for both employees and organizations, suggesting that transformation is achievable with support and dedication.

Boards were in the limelight when OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman was fired by his board last year. Who gets to sit on the board of a company? How are they picked and how much power do they really have? Crispina Robert and Adrian Tan speak to Wong Su-Yen, the former president of Singapore Institute of Directors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking about money is tricky but important. What goes into your pay? When is a good time to ask for more and can you refuse to disclose your last drawn salary? Ken Tan of Persolkelly, which recently published a salary guide, is our guest.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO and founder of HR technology firm Visier, Ryan Wong, runs a company with "unicorn" status - it has reached US$1 billion in valuation. He was born, raised and educated in Singapore, but started his business in North America. He shares his journey, why he thinks Singaporeans should take more risks and what needs to change in human resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's the last of our three top episodes from our archives this year. Companies use assessment tools like the 360 and 180 systems which ask for peers and subordinates to assess their supervisors. What are the downsides of giving feedback about your manager? What does constructive criticism look like and why is it important? Norman Chua, director of group HR at the National Healthcare Group explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's the second of three top episodes from our archives this year. A life-threatening diagnosis usually means a chance to stop working, smell the flowers and look at life’s bucket list. But the former partner at TSMP Law Corporation explains why he bucked convention, what he thinks about quiet quitting and what makes a good leader. Adrian Tan died in July 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's the first of three top episodes from our archives this year. DBS Bank CEO Piyush Gupta sits down with Crispina Robert and Adrian Tan to talk about why he calls himself “the accidental banker”, how experiencing failure changed his leadership style and what he really thinks about work-life balance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Koh, Managing Director of The Edge Partnership and an expert in executive search, shares her insights on the ever-evolving world of recruitment. She emphasizes that traditional headhunting skills remain vital despite online networking. The discussion highlights the importance of cultural fit over mere qualifications and the need for strong personal branding. Koh also addresses the challenges candidates face in promoting themselves and how trust is crucial in connecting talent with opportunities in a competitive job market.

In this engaging discussion, Yeo Chuen Chuen, Managing Director of ACESENCE Agile Leadership Coaching and Training, shares her journey from math teacher to coaching top leaders. She reveals how soft skills like trust and communication have become crucial in leadership. Chuen addresses the myths of Fortune 500 leaders facing self-doubt and stresses the significance of self-awareness and feedback. The conversation also highlights the balance between being liked and respected, advocating for a collaborative culture to boost innovation.

The first female CEO of an American bank, Jane Fraser has a nickname: Fraser the razor. She talks to CNA presenter Dawn Tan about change management, the economic outlook, artificial intelligence (AI) and why leaders need to choose teams who can do better than them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.