Be the CEO of you Inc by Robin Sharma

Since I followed robinsharma.com, I received frequent emails, updates on Robin Sharma's activities/events and with quotes too which are awesome and of course inspirational! I made him as my personal guru (virtually) and my main inspiration in life! He totally rocks (cos he moves me and other people globally to be a 'leader who had no title' with his great tips/words)!

And here's one of it - Be The CEO of You Inc. Enjoy reading and at the same time take it as a challenge to help you get your leadership genius to it's next level of excellence (as what was said by Robin Sharma himself):

1. GET OUT AND EXPLORE: Extracurricular activities are not a waste of time. The best leaders are interesting people. They pursue passions. They love art. They experience unforgettable travel. And they engage in conversations with fascinating people. This allows them to stay inspired. And hungry. And offers them a steady stream of ideas that actually makes their businesses more successful.

2. LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE WITH THE DIRTIEST HANDS: Want to know what your customers love - and can't stand - about your business? Listen to the people on the front line. The grocery clerk hears exactly what's being said about the products on the shelves. The person answering the phone knows what people are most dissatisfied with. The technician gets exactly what needs to be fixed for the brand to grow. Learn to listen to the people who are closest to your customers.

The data they carry is priceless.

3. YOU ARE PAID NOT ONLY TO WORK. YOU ARE PAID TO BE SCARED: It's easy to do what you do every day until it becomes second nature. But what leadership's truly about is having the courage to out-think + out-perform who you were yesterday. And that's scary. Because you need to consistently do what's uncomfortable. But all growth lies on the outer edges of your comfort zone. Commit to not just doing your work but accepting the challenges that frighten you.

4. HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH: These were peak-performing CEOs leading 24/7 careers. There was utter silence in the room when I shared this statement: "Health is the crown on the well man's head that only the ill person can see". Why be the richest person in the graveyard? And what's the point of getting to the mountaintop but reaching it sick? Get serious about becoming superfit. Then watch the caliber of your work and the quality of your life fly.

5. FAMILY FIRST: With children, we have a little window of opportunity. And once it closes, it's very hard to open it up again. Having a strong family foundation of deep relationships with those you love makes you a more effective businessperson. And who wants to get to the end of your career and realize you're all alone?

6. BE VALUABLE: Business, to me, is nothing more than a breathtakingly great vehicle to deliver unusual value to as many people as possible. Want to double your sales? Then double the value you bring to your customers. And the whole game of life's about much of the same thing: contribution. Being of value. Making a difference. No one on their deathbed wished they had made more money. Most of us do wish we have had a greater impact. As a seminar participant in Qatar shared with me: "The measure of the greatness of a person is the length their shadow casts on the future."

Why do I share the 6 challenges I offered to the CEO crowd with you? Because you are the CEO of your own career and the Leader of your own life. I encourage - and challenge - you to reflect on these ideas and then to act on them with speed. There's never been a bigger need for leaders in our organizations and within our world. And whether you have a title or not, that need applies to you.
Keep Leading Without a Title,


By the way, I bought this from Debbie, my sister who actually introduced me to Robin Sharma after she bought some of his bestselling books and shared me what she have read. So I've got to buy this book 'The Monk Who Sold His Ferari'...luckily she sells it during our garage sale last March and I got it at RM18 (way cheaper than the ori-price).


I'm also gonna buy me-self 'The Leader Who Had No Title' another bestseller by Robin Sharma VERY SOON - as a lovely treat for myself.


Love you Robin Sharma!

What the year of the Tiger holds for me....

I was born in the year of the Dragon, and I read an article from the papers for those who was born in the year of the Dragon - here's what to expect and the things to watch out for in 2010 (year of the Tiger):



Dragon has water, hence will have money. It's a year of challenges but it will be good and smooth if he/she can manage his/her money.

He/she will have to avoid yin places like hospitals and funerals, avoid watching eclipses of the sun and moon.

Tap the energy of the full moon by doing exercises within its view. Wear a jade monkey, jade snake, smooth sailing beads and Ba Gua beads to stay on a smooth path.


About avoiding places like hospitals....being pregnant and giving birth this year, I guess that's not possible...that's the only most visited place I go to these days. And I'm pretty glad my baby will be born in the year of the Tiger (both Carmen and her daddy were born in the year of the Dog). I also read that people born in any specific year are believed to take on the characteristics of the animals.

Tigers are physically strong, independent and bold. People born in the year of the tiger are friendly but they also are short tempered and often take risks in their hunt for excitement. They seek attention and power too and often see themselves as a protector of the weak, so they are not afraid to speak up on any issue that they don't approve of. They are natural leaders who perform their best in positions of power and authority. Tiger people are generally charismatic and are popular but they are most compatible with people born under the signs of the horse, dog and dragons. (Yeah...the four of us - my husby, Carmen, the new baby on the way and myself are compatible and would get along just fine then)

Anyways, let's all have a tigerific year - happy, healthy and prosperous!

Parenting Resolutions for 2010

I wanted to post this up earlier in the new year...oh well here goes some Parenting Resolutions for those parents and new parents to-be..not only for this year but it's good to continue applying them for the rest of your parenting days/years with your growing children. I've shared about this on FB last December.

1. Not yell so much;

2. Stop using threats to keep your kindergartner or grade-schooler in line;

3. Be more loving - and find other ways to help your 5-year-old or 6 - 8-year-old feel good about himself/herself;

4. Slow down and really listen to your child;

5. Give each of your children the one-on-one time he deserves;

6. Find more family time;

7. Plan fun outings more often;

8. Read more with your child - whether he's a beginner, intermediate, or advanced reader;

9. Watch less TV;

10. Make healthier meals;

11. Encourage your child's relationship with grandparents;

12. Share your beliefs with your child and - if religion or spirituality is important to your family - make them part of your family life, traditions, and rituals; and

13. Nurture yourself so that you can better nurture your child.

(Source: BabyCenter)

Nah...sekadar gambar hiasan sahaja ya...good parenting role models I suppose - Brangelina and their broods and the late Anna Nicole Smith cute daughter with her daddy.

Now a better worker

Glad that everything is over and done with. I've coordinated and handled 'alone' a 2-days training workshop on "Upgrading Skills to Enhance Productivity at the Workplace on 28 & 29 April at the Promenade Hotel, since my boss was away for a personal leave. There were only 10 participants (mostly executives from 3 large & well-established companies) including myself (because I think I too need to improve myself) and that's why its very easy to handle. It was more like an informal training workshop and all of us has become like a 'family' after these memorable 2-days. I could say we all had fun, we laugh alot and freely share our opinions & experiences. I enjoyed and we all promise to keep in touch as friends. So now I think I want to be a better worker...more productive I guess(?).





Well, since it will be a long weekend & tomorrow is Labour Day, I would like to share here 10 Working Tips for you and I:

1) Do not get into trouble
2) Aim for greater heights
3) Stay focussed on your job
4) Exercise to maintain good health
5) Practise team work
6) Rely on your trusted partner to watch your back, take your time trusting others..
7) Save for rainy days
8) Rest and relax
9) Always smile when your boss is around
10) Nothing is impossible

I learned that SUCCESS is a journey....so work towards it. HAPPY SMILEY WEEKEND!

Tips to be more ATTRACTIVE!

This is especially for all the ladies...hey you can be more attractive if you follow these simple tips...it all depends on you.

There is no magic involved when it comes to be attractive. It is just a way of life you should learn to adopt if you desire to win the attention of the opposite sex. The following ‘guidelines’ are the outcomes of research on the heart, soul and psyche of guys. Take them by hearts and you will find yourself more attractive, in addition to give a boost to your self-esteem, particularly men.

1. Smile as often as you can.
Men are most attracted to a woman who is happy. A smile is like a big neon sign that tells the world you’re a happy person and probably fun to be around. We’re all attracted to that kind of person. Besides, smiling works those muscles in your face and keeps your face firmer, slowing the aging process. Plus, every time you smile, it’s kind of like you’ve just given yourself a face-lift. Smiling counters gravity. So ladies, lift those faces, work those muscles and smile your heart out.

2. Laugh frequently.
When you hear someone laughing, doesn’t it make you want to go over there and be with them, to join in the fun? A person who laughs easily is assumed to be happy. When you laugh, you’re relaxed and self-consciousness flies out the door. Attractive means to draw toward you. Everyone wants to be around happy people. Why not be that person that people are attracted to? Plus, laughter creates endorphins, which is good for your immune system, and most likely, keeps you younger. At least you’ll feel younger.

3. Look directly into men’s eyes…with a little smile on your lips.
The other thing men said they were most attracted to was a woman who genuinely likes herself, who’s comfortable with who she, who like how she looks, and who’s not self-conscious. If you’re self-conscious it’s difficult to look people in the eyes. If you can’t look a man in the eyes you can’t really connect. It’s the primary signal to a man that you’re open to him advancing closer. Without that eye contact, that permission, most men will turn and go somewhere else. Practice looking at people slightly longer than is comfortable, with a little hint of a smile. It makes people notice you more and become more interested in you. It’s amazing how a few seconds of eye contact can make all the difference. They don’t call it a “come-hither” look for nothing.

4. Walk with grace and self-confidence.
It was funny how often men said they were attracted to a woman who had good posture. When you stand straight you’re physically more attractive, you tell the world you’re proud of who you are, comfortable with how you look. A woman who stands tall is truly beautiful. However, a woman with bad posture, even a classically beautiful woman, falls short.

5. Flirt, but keep it subtle.
Men said the only thing that was scarier than approaching a new woman was the possibility of physical danger. The lingering eye contact and smiling from across the room are part of that subtle flirting. A touch on the arm actually moves things to be the next level, letting him know you’re open to him. A woman who’s guarded doesn’t usually touch a man and men know than. Flirting is being friendly, keeping the door open, and letting them know we’re not going to embarrass them. But it must be subtle because it becomes crass if we’re too over.

6. Have style, be classy.
An attractive woman is a classy woman. When you pay attention to the little details, then you stand out above the rest. An attractive woman is an exceptional woman. Look around and you’ll see for yourself. Become exceptional by taking those extra steps with you hair, make-up, and clothes. Don’t overdo it but keep it simple. Let your true beauty shine through. When everything is overdone, you can’t see the women beneath all the layers. And men are usually turned off by a woman with too much hair, make-up, jewelry…well, you know, to much.

7. Enjoy your femininity.
Men said they found a woman who obviously enjoys being a woman to be extremely attractive. Even if you’re just going to the post office, if it makes you feel more feminine, put on a little lipstick, blush, and mascara. A quick brush through the hair and you’re ready. Jeans and a T-shirt can be very attractive on a woman who enjoys being a woman. On a woman who doesn’t care, they’re just “guy” clothes, something to cover the body, keep it warm. It is also suggests to paint those toenails and red is recommended if you dare. Then, instead of boring sneakers, throw on some of those great open-toed slings or sandals that are in all the stores right now. It’s sexy! You’ll feel it and he’ll notice it.

Can you see how subtle all this is? So girl, get out there and play with this stuff. You will notice how differently men respond to you. Let loose, get creative and enjoy….

My say.....The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes. Because that is the doorway to her heart. The place where love resides.

Feel-Good Fixers

Hey...wanna feel-good about yourself at all times? Here’s 20 instant feel-good fixers…

1) Have text sex
2) Buy a lottery ticket
3) Get a massage
4) Call an old friend
5) Buy yourself a big bunch of flowers
6) Swim nude with your lover
7) Show off your body
8) Pig out on chocolate
9) Exercise outside
10) Give to charity
11) Splurge on shoes
12) Walk a dog
13) Sing along to your favourite songs
14) Flick through old photo albums
15) Forgive your parents
16) Hit the dance floor with your girlfriends
17) Dive into the sea
18) Stand up straight
19) See Pretty Woman (the movie)
20) Smile

Have a nice weekend everyone...do something fun and feel great about yourself ya!