Musings by Adrian Chan
Retreat Reflections In my recent retreat, I examined my heart. I looked at what my heart considers as treasure and what distracts its from real treasures. As a result, I have embarked on a process of decluttering my heart. Some days are better than others, but I recognise it is a discipline, like how one […]
During this retreat, I promised myself I’d finally sit down and do a proper character study of someone in the Bible. Gideon has been on my “must-look-deeper” list for a while, so I decided: okay, it’s your turn. Gideon actually intersects with my own story in a pretty personal way. When I was deciding whether […]
Have you ever taken a step back, seeking rest, only to find yourself wrestling more with inner restlessness than outer busyness? That was the story of my Day 1, and it surprised me how hard it is to truly slow down. Setting the Scene: The Start of My Retreat It’s the end of Day 1 […]
How not to be provoked by our kids – it begins by not provoking them
The post discusses the concept of 360 Feedback, which gathers insights from various sources for performance evaluations or growth. It emphasizes the need to tailor feedback tools to specific contexts and acknowledge individual leader experiences. For Christian leaders, this process aligns with seeking truth based on biblical principles, enhancing personal growth and accountability.
SOP? What SOP? Most military chaps will know “SOP” to mean “Standard Operating Procedure”. SOPs are the backbone for getting things organised and done well. In leadership and psychology literature, SOPs serve as substitutes for leadership because they mitigate bad leadership while also providing guide rails for inadequate expertise in team members. Good SOPs prevent […]
Where change is concerned, leaders play many roles. One important role is that of noticing shifts in the landscape and deciding how to respond to these shifts. It is easier said than done. Not everyone notice shifts in the landscape. Just take the public transport and you will see many people too glued to their […]
The Voice of Leadership Recently, I was introduced to the Five Voices of leadership. I like the essential elements of this simple concept: We each have a unique voice of leadership. This personal voice comprises five key voices characterised as pioneers, connectors, guardians, creatives, and nurturers. Each of these different voices has its own volume […]
“I mean it when I say I want to serve u, so please make use of it. :)” A friend of mine sent this message to me a week ago. It has perplexed me ever since. A crippling work situation Backing up a bit for context, I have been on crutches for the past month. […]
Herzberg’s 2-FACTOR MODEL In Herzberg’s 2-Factor Model of motivation, there are things we want in order to feel somewhat normal. If we don’t have those things, we are dissatisfied. Yet having too much of those things does not mean we will become satisfied. We call those things hygiene factors. Hygiene as Motivation Hygiene factors as […]
