• Dec.2025

    Best of 2025 – A Walk Down Memory Lane

    As the year ends, we should take time to pause and reflect on what we have accomplished and learned over the last twelve months. This edition of Influencer compiles some of the highlights from previous 2025 issues.

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  • Nov.2025

    Building Ownership and Modern Leadership Skills

    This edition focuses on one of the most critical transitions in professional life: stepping up to take ownership, whether as a new employee, a first-time manager, or a seasoned leader adapting to today’s workplace. From building an ownership mindset and avoiding common pitfalls in early leadership, to bridging generational gaps and setting healthy boundaries, the articles explore practical strategies that resonate across all levels. With International Men’s Day as a special highlight, we also reflect on how men in leadership can move beyond stereotypes and lead with empathy, balance, and inclusivity.

    • Leading Self | From Employee to Owner: How to Build an Ownership Mindset (by Munira Abdul Jalil)
    • Leading Together | First-Time Manager’s Guide: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid (by Christine Chien)
    • Leading Beyond | Cross-Generational Leadership: Bridging Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z (by Lina Lam)
    • Wellness Corner | Boundary Management for Leaders: Saying Yes Without Burning (by Cathy Wei)
    • Special Edition (International Men’s Day) | Beyond Stereotypes: Men Leading with Empathy and Balance (by Steven Khu)

  • Oct.2025

    Mental Health at Work: Beyond Awareness to Everyday Action

    Workplaces have moved past simply “acknowledging” mental health. Today, the real challenge lies in embedding sustainable practices that support emotional resilience, reduce stigma, and normalize seeking help. This edition focuses on practical, behavioural, and systemic ways leaders, managers, and employees can create environments where mental health is protected as much as performance.

    • Leading Self | Resilience Rituals: Everyday Habits That Protect Mental Health (Self-Coaching Guide)
    • Leading Together | Managers as Mental Health Gatekeepers: What Support Really Looks Like (Step-by-step Manager’s Playbook)
    • Leading Beyond | The ROI of Mental Wellbeing: Why Business Can’t Afford to Ignore Wellbeing (Thought Leadership Article)
    • Wellness Corner | Breaking the Stigma: Conversations That Change Culture (Dialogue Guide)

  • Sep.2025

    The Human Side of Leadership: Behaviors that Build (or Break) Workplaces

    In a world of rapid transformation, it’s not just systems and strategies that shape success, it’s behaviour. How leaders listen, respond under pressure, manage conflict, and build trust directly impacts performance, culture, and retention. This edition explores the essential leadership and workplace behaviours that make or break teams, offering practical tools and insights to turn good intentions into daily practice.

    • Leading Self | The Emotionally Intelligent Leader: Reading the Room, Leading the Moment (Self-Assessment & Action Plan)
    • Leading Together | Conflict Without Casualties: Resolving Disagreements (Step-by-Step Conflict Navigation Framework)
    • Leading Beyond | Trust Capital: The Currency Every Leader Must Protect (Leadership Playbook: Do’s, Don’ts & Real Examples)
    • Wellness Corner | Boundaries Without Guilt: The Behaviour Shift That Saves Careers (Checklist & Reflection Prompts)
    • Quarterly Visionary Voice | Behavioural Blind Spots: How to Detect and Overcome Them for Professional and Organizational Effectiveness (Thought Leadership Essay)

  • Aug.2025

    Culture by Design: Crafting Intentional Workplaces Index

    Building a thriving organizational culture isn’t about chance — it’s about intentional design. Leaders can shape a culture that embodies their core values, fosters inclusivity, and drives performance. This edition explores how you can embed values into everyday actions, align teams across diverse formats, and ensure that culture thrives in every part of the organization—from leadership to rituals. We’ll dive into creating environments where employees feel they truly belong and highlight the ethical responsibilities that leaders bear in crafting these workplaces.

    • Leading Self | Ethical Leadership: Cultivating Integrity in Every Decision (Reflection Journal + Decision Checklist)
    • Leading Together | Culture Audit from the Management Drives Lens (Interview - Sharmini Karim in conversation with Lotte Harenslak)
    • Leading Beyond | Trust Capital: The Currency Every Leader Must Protect (Dear Leaders)
    • Wellness Corner | Rituals That Reinforce Culture and Belonging (Article)

  • Jul.2025

    Communication that Lands: Navigating Stakeholders with Clarity and Confidence

    In today’s high-speed, cross-functional workplaces, communication isn’t just about clarity—it’s about influence, alignment, and trust. Whether you’re a team lead trying to manage upward, an HR pro building bridges between departments, or a CEO aligning global goals, effective communication and stakeholder management are the backbone of organizational success. This edition dives into how leaders at every level can shape narratives, build trust across silos, and manage competing expectations without burning out or playing politics.

    • Leading Self | Self-Coaching Guide (Prompts and Techniques)
      Power with Words: Influencing Without Authority
    • Leading Together | Dual-Perspective Comparison (Team vs. Leadership Needs)
      Bridging Gaps: Balancing Team and Leadership Expectations
    • Leading Beyond | Leadership Playbook (Do’s & Don’ts)
      Collaboration Without Power Plays: Cross-Functional Influence Done Right
    • Wellness Corner | Reflection Prompts
      Communication Overload: When Talking Becomes Draining
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