Post-Truth and Echo Chamber in Leadership Decisions
Today, disinformation spreads fast. Opinions, even if they are false, are more trusted and believed to be true than facts. In this situation, leaders face tough challenges, namely navigating the post-truth environment and overcoming echo chambers. Decisions made by leaders are expected to be rational, based on correct, accurate and complete information. Thus, the organization […]
Green Flag vs. Red Flag Leader: Are You the Leader the Team Wants?
Many people still think that leadership is synonymous with titles and positions. Titles and positions are important, but they are not the most important thing. The most important things are influence, vision, and the ability to inspire and guide others towards a common goal. The success and failure of a team or organization is largely […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
E-sport Meets Corporate: Leadership Lessons from Video Games for the Workplace
E-sport Meets Corporate: Leadership Lessons from Video Games for the Workplace. The decision-making skills and creative thinking you pick up while playing video games can teach you how to experiment and plan scenarios, which come in handy in the workplace when you’re looking for a job or trying to climb the corporate ladder. When the […]