Exploring the Leadership Values of the Minangkabau Tribe
The Minangkabau tribe has distinctive customs and culture. This includes in terms of leadership. The Minangkabau tribe’s leadership system is rooted in Islamic philosophy, customs, and teachings. This system can be an inspiration for leaders everywhere. The people of the Minangkabau tribe played an important role in the struggle for independence of the Republic of […]
Digital Detox for Leaders: Reducing Dependence on Technology
Digital detoxification, or digital detox, is a need that is often overlooked in the modern era. Today, humans are hit by a wave of endless notifications and information, from emails, text messages, and social media. On the one hand, technological advances have made communication easier, faster, and limitless. All activities have become more effective and […]
Business Ethics vs. Economic Interests: The Dilemma Behind Trump’s FCPA Policy
In the United States (US), there is a law called The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, or FCPA. Under FCPA policy, people or companies operating in the US are prohibited from giving money or gifts to foreign officials to win or retain deals in those countries. To quote APNEWS, the FCPA policy does not […]
Ucok Durian: From Small Business to a Culinary Icon of Medan
For fans of durian, the name Ucok Durian may be familiar. The durian shop on Jalan Haji Wahid Hasyim, Medan City, is well known by durian lovers, even abroad. The owner, Zainal Abidin Chaniago, as quoted by kompas.com, said that the success of Ucok Durian’s business was certainly not achieved instantly. The business that he […]
Embracing Imperfection: Becoming a More Authentic and Inspiring Leader
Can’t make even the slightest mistake. Must be perfect. This pressure is often faced by someone who becomes a leader. Once you make a mistake, be prepared to receive scathing criticism, even abuse. Don’t try to show weakness and vulnerability. Your authority will fade. In reality, accepting imperfections shows authenticity when becoming a leader. With […]
The Controversy of Budget Efficiency and Lessons for Organizations
Budget efficiency is being widely discussed, especially in relation to government policy. This efficiency policy is stated in Presidential Instruction (Inpres) Number 1 of 2025 concerning Expenditure Efficiency and the Implementation of the State and Regional Budget for the 2025 Fiscal Year, issued on January 22, 2025. The Head of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), […]
Leader Integrity When Tested: Valuable Lessons from the eFishery Case
The eFishery case shocked the business world at the end of 2024 after the unicorn startup was accused of fabricating financial reports. eFishery, a unicorn startup previously led by Gibran Huzaifah, faces serious allegations of financial statement manipulation. Based on the investigation, as quoted by kompas.com, it was revealed that this company was suspected of […]
The Real Challenge Behind Leaders’ Failure Handling Superstars
Having a team filled with superstars is the dream of many leaders. They imagine the team’s performance will skyrocket. Unfortunately, the reality is not as beautiful as the dream. Instead of skyrocketing, the team’s performance has deteriorated. Not only that, but team members are at each other’s throats. What happened? Let’s investigate the cause. Characteristics […]
Dead Horse Syndrome: Recognizing the Right Time to Change in Leadership
Have you ever found a leader who stubbornly persists with existing strategies, policies, and teams even though they are no longer useful in leadership? This means that they can no longer be relied upon for the progress of the organization. This condition is called dead horse syndrome. According to the wisdom of the ancient Dakota […]