Competition and the Development of Self-Esteem
Hajime! I watch as he steps forward and can see a look of trepidation in his eyes. When we engage I notice a tension indicative of anxiety. This is the only calling card I need. Without hesitation I drop into a sacrifice throw and for once it comes off as
Usefulness Trumps Validity
Validity is perhaps one of the most misunderstood concepts in HR analytics and psychometrics in particular. The real question should be “How useful is this assessment or intervention?”
Practitioner? Academic? Pracademic
When asked whether I define myself as an academic or a practitioner, I invariably say neither. Rather I’m best defined by what is known as a pracademic.
Developing Leaders in India and Sri Lanka
I was recently in Bangalore as part of an overall leadership development programme where top executives attended an experiential workshop over a couple of days followed by 1-1 coaching.
Lessons for Business and Nation Building from SG50
Singapore’s National Day is like nothing I have ever experienced in any country I have visited or lived in, and I felt very privileged to be witness to such an event.
Celebrating the Entrepreneurial Journey
In entrepreneurship you must celebrate the journey as well as the successes. Building a business is a tough vocation.
Is It Time You Joined the Club?
This weekend I attended the annual dinner for the Singapore Judo Academy, an event where members from clubs across the country get together and celebrate our joint passion for the sport.
Push Play and Get Your Mojo Back
I had never heard this turn of phrase before taking up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). My transition into BJJ was purely to improve my groundwork for judo, but what I have got out of BJJ is so much more.
The Benefits of In-Person Professional Networking
The recent ARUPS conference provides a forum for delegates to think about the unique challenges faced by psychologists working in this part of the world.
Data Is an Ingredient Not the Meal: 5 Key Things to Think About to Begin Turning Data Into Information
Unless you have been shut off from the outside world in recent times you are probably aware that big data is one of the current flavours of the month in business. As an I/O psychologist, I’m particularly interested how this concept of big data is impacting thinking about people problems