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

Business, Careers, Economy, Indonesia, Startups

23 May 2025

Gojek Grab Driver Protest Signals Gig Economy Crisis

The Gojek Grab driver protest 2025 reveals cracks in the foundation of Indonesia’s gig economy. From opaque algorithms to shrinking…

Leigh McKiernon

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

20 Apr 2025

Ani-Ani in Indonesia: Stereotype or Structural Issue?

In Indonesia’s corporate world, the term ani-ani has evolved into a stereotype aimed at women perceived to rise through charm…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Startups, Venture Capital

02 Apr 2025

Can You Build a Global Startup from Indonesia?

What’s holding back Indonesian startups from global success? This piece investigates the capital, talent, and legal challenges, and makes the…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Leadership, Management

22 Mar 2025

The Real Problems with Open Office Layouts

Behind the open office trend lies a deeper truth: cost-efficiency and control often outweigh collaboration. We explore the problems with…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Startups, Venture Capital

04 Mar 2025

Startup Funding for Older Entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia

Startup funding in Southeast Asia often follows a narrow formula: young, elite-educated founders. But overlooking older entrepreneurs may be the…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Culture, Indonesia

12 Feb 2025

Indonesia Business Conferences: All Talk, No Action?

Indonesia business conferences now dominate the national calendar, offering endless dialogue on reform and innovation. Yet despite a decade of…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Culture, Leadership

14 Jan 2025

Are Fake Business Awards Damaging Professional Integrity?

The professional world is full of trophies that don’t mean much. This article looks at how fake business awards and…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Culture, Indonesia, Leadership

23 Nov 2024

The Real Reason Why Nepo Babies Fail So Often

Nepo baby failure in Indonesia is not a personal tragedy. It is a systemic signal that inherited access without earned…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Culture, Indonesia, Leadership, Management

27 Oct 2024

Why Power and Corruption Persist in Modern Leadership

Systemic reform won’t come from those who mastered the game. It will come from those bold enough to build a…

Leigh McKiernon