Careers, Leadership

30 Jun 2025

The What’s In It For Them Principle: Networking That Works

Too many requests are one-sided. If you’re asking for time or advice, pause and ask: What’s in it for them?…

Leigh McKiernon

Hiring, Human Resources

26 Jun 2025

Job Definition vs Job Description: Why the Difference Matters

Generic job descriptions don’t attract top talent. This article explores why creating a job definition is a strategic advantage, and…

Leigh McKiernon

Culture, Indonesia, Leadership

24 Jun 2025

Doing Business in Indonesia: A Strategic VUCA Analysis

Doing business in Indonesia 2025 means managing risk, embracing complexity, and leading through uncertainty. Our VUCA framework breaks down what…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Careers, Culture, Human Resources, Indonesia, Leadership

21 Jun 2025

What Private Companies Can Learn from Indonesia’s BUMNs

Why do Indonesians prefer state-owned companies? The answer lies in emotional connection, cultural alignment, and multigenerational loyalty. Private firms would…

Leigh McKiernon

Assessment, Hiring, Human Resources, Leadership, Management

18 Jun 2025

Radical Candour in Southeast Asia: Helpful or Harmful?

Radical Candour asks for open challenge and personal care. But in hierarchical environments, that mix can feel unsafe. We examine…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers, Hiring

15 Jun 2025

STAR Method Interview Guide: Tell Better Stories, Get Hired

Being qualified isn’t enough. The STAR method interview framework helps translate your achievements into stories that land. Candidates who practice,…

Leigh McKiernon

Executive Search, Hiring, Human Resources

08 Jun 2025

The Contingent Recruitment Problem: A Broken System

What looks like flexibility for employers is often unpaid labor for recruiters and career risk for candidates. The cost of…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers, Culture, Indonesia

05 Jun 2025

The Real Cost of Living for Professionals in Jakarta

The cost of living for professionals in Jakarta has outpaced wages. As luxury units remain empty, educated workers are forced…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers, Sales

01 Jun 2025

Why Intelligent People Struggle with Sales

Smart people often fail in sales not because they lack knowledge, but because they can’t unknow limitations. Emotional intelligence in…

Leigh McKiernon