Biz Sage: Charles R. Schwab
“I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement.” ‒ Charles R. Schwab During grade school, Charles Schwab seemed destined for a life of mediocrity. Labelled a slow learner by the nuns at his...
Biz Wellness: Laughter, Music May Lower Blood Pressure, Study Says
Source: HealthDay News Laughter and music not only lift the mood, they might also drop blood pressure among middle-aged adults, a new study suggests. Japanese researchers divided 79 adults, aged 40 to 74, into three groups, studying the effects of one-hour music sessions every two weeks on one group, laughter sessions on another group, and...
BIz Sage: Antoine de Saint-Exupery
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ‒ Antoine de Saint-Exupery Pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupery lived just 44 years (1900 to 1944), but became a legend due to a short book he wrote called The Little Prince. This literary classic tells the story of an aviator who crashed in the desert. There, he...
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Swing Media Technology Group Limited Lim Kok Hui has been appointed Independent Non-executive Director wef March 21. Work experience: Business Development Manager, KLW Holdings Ltd; Executive Director, KLW Holdings Ltd; Managing Director, KLW Holdings Ltd; Operation Director, Boon Teck Investment Pte Ltd Oakwell Engineering Limited Jeffrey Hing Yih Peir has been appointed Non-executive Director wef...
BIz Sage: Sophocles
“What you cannot enforce, do not command.” ‒ Sophocles Every six years, eager new senators descend on the Washington, D.C., political scene determined to make their mark in government. A flurry of government policy making commences after the swearing-in ceremonies. Bills that are highly touted but never actually read become federal laws that are overly...
Biz Sage: Michael Corleone, The Godfather (1972)
“Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” – Michael Corleone, The Godfather (1972) Don’t think everyone is singing your praises even if you are smart, hardworking, and motivated. After all, smart people routinely show up dumb people. Hard workers make it impos- sible for the lazy folks to skate by. Motivated people make the...
Biz Sage: Bill George
“Achieving a balance of power between the board and CEO requires trust, the free flow of ideas, and a board that is comfortable challenging even the most powerful CEO.” – Bill George Beyond Bill George writing two bestselling books, True North: Discovering Your Authentic Leadership and Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value,...
Biz Sage: Vince Lombardi
“If winning isn’t everything, why do they keep score?” – Vince Lombardi Vince Lombardi started playing college football at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York. He was a lowly guard, a mere slip of a guy at only five feet eight inches and 185 pounds. His small stature said great things about the man...
Biz Interview: Jismyl Teo, Chief Executive Officer of DMX Technologies Group Limited
Established in 1999 and listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange, DMX Technologies Group Limited is a leading internet network infrastructure and digital media solutions provider in Asia Pacific. The group specialises in providing integrated information and communication technologies solutions for telecom operators, cable TV operators, mobile operators, media corporations and enterprises. In September...
Biz Sage: Don Miguel Ruiz
“Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.” – Don Miguel Ruiz Whether a co-worker is complaining about pointless meet- ings, an office manager...
Biz Wellness: Bad Job May Be Worse for Mental Health Than No Job at All
Source: HealthDay News Having a bad, short-term or poorly paid job can harm your mental health as much as having no job, according to a new study. Researchers analysed data from more than 7,000 people of working age in Australia and were not surprised to find that those who were unemployed had poorer mental health...
Spirit of Enterprise Partners with Biz Daily in Igniting Entrepreneurial Spirit
by Ernie B. Calucag Mr David Gerald, Chairman of Biz Daily, and Mr Lee Soo Chye, President of SOE, shake hands after the partnership agreement was signed on Monday Entrepreneurs possess the creativity, vision and courage to build ventures that invigorate the business environment. They initiate change with their natural eye for business, and create...
