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...

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 literature surveys and interviews, the practitioner-author examines the key Malay leadership style and ways in Brunei Darussalam. Interestingly, the Malay cultural values and practices are also examined as these affect the leadership style and ways of the Malay leaders....

In this qualitative paper, the academician-practitioner researches the leadership qualities, style(s) and ways of the Peranakans, an indeed dwindling community in Singapore. Based on the author's interviews with a small group of Peranakans' professionals, the paper is also boosted and enhanced...

Leaders or in fact, any person, check your ego! An English saying goes, “Pride comes before a fall”, and in this review research paper, the author, a practitioner-academician, seeks to investigate and assess the various types of egos such as self-importance, narcissism and a host of others...

In this paper, the practitioner-academic authors highlight the importance of leaders’ taking stock of their actions and events to better or improve their leadership ways, and in most ways, this paper serves as a checklist or more importantly, as a leadership audit sheet

Here, using various examples and a number of Chinese proverbs, the authors indicate, draw parallels as well as highlight and examine the leadership lessons drawn from nature, particularly so, of the animal kingdom. Interestingly, the Chinese visor or perspective is added to these interpretations

Several countries in Asia such as India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, their leaders and governments practise a benevolent type of leadership, the father leadership style. Paternal or maternal authority captures the expectations of concern and nurtures the belief that people or staff should...

In this paper, using the metaphors of the Hindu trinity - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, the writer-researcher relates leadership roles and corporate culture with organizational growth. The Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva parallels are drawn to show key strategies and ways of creating, maintaining and...

In this interview study, the author unveils that the Malaysian Government is leading through the father leadership way; such a leadership style can be argued to be widely practiced within the country. An analysis is also made of the management approach, problems and prospects of father...