In this paper, the academic-practitioner seeks to show and make obvious the various leadership ways and key lessons derived from the late Bruce Lee's martial arts form through examination and presumption of the various quotes from Bruce Lee's book, Tao of Jeet Kune Do and various literature...

In the light of the infamous 911 – the terrorist attack of New York World Trade Center on 9 Sep 2001, financial institutions should not only screen, but also know their customers well. Here, the author examines (in the Singapore context – though applicable elsewhere too) the notion and...

In this paper, drawing from the timeless lessons of the world's greatest influencer – the man from Galilee, Jesus Christ, the practitioner-academician author looks into the necessary art of persuasion of Jesus Christ in which as leaders, we can derive and wield influence. And readers can also...

Knowledge management literature exhibits that to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage over competitors int he modern economy, an organization must be able to generate new knowledge by using its knowledge base resources. This article investigates the relationship between knowledge...

Purpose: This paper seeks to identify the cultural obstacles or what discourages the setting-up of businesses among Singaporeans. Design/methodology/approach: Focus group method. Findings: Four obstacles: being over-compliant, too left-brained, over-pampered, and afraid of failing, are...

Purpose: To show and analyze the concept, practice, problems and prospects of father leadership in Singapore. The study also proposes such practices in Asian countries. Design/methodology/approach: The focus group participants, were mostly of experienced corporate and business leaders, and did...

In this article, a university don discusses the key leadership ways of Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, the Father of Modern Singapore, a cosmopolitan Citystate. His communication style and ways are also examined. The various skills, qualities and traits that Lee Kuan Yew has, over...

There are many reasons why people want to follow a leader. The authors believe that it is important for an individual to follow the leader whom one likes, respects and admires. In this respect, it is also important for an individual to understand the types of follower one wants to be. This is...

Here, through the inputs of several Buddhists practitioners, the author looks at the three treasures of Buddhism, chiefly the attempt, endeavor and possession of deep understanding and compassion, knowledge (Dharma) and like-minds and like-hearts (Sangha); he discusses the leadership lessons and...

In this paper through a literature and an interview survey, the study seeks to uncover the position of women in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The paper examines the problems faced by women, and suggests ways in which women can better their position. The paper concludes that there is a need to...