Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu, 9.7.2017 These days, many young people are drawn to becoming innovators and entrepreneurs. They are excited about the opportunities to run their own show, to fulfill a dream, and even to become a unicorn. Here are a few thoughts I shared with a group of…
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Leader’s Role in Organizations – Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu, 7.17.2017 In traditional Chinese teaching, the masters often use parables to illustrate a lesson and a particular point. One of my favorites is the wagon wheel analogy. What determines the strength and sturdiness of a wagon wheel? Some might say it is the material…
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What Is Your Shining Star and Personal Brand? – Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu, 7.4.2017 Ever wonder what people think of you? Do they come up with similar adjectives to describe you? Does that description match your own expectations? If you don’t know the answers, it is time to think about developing and building…
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The Keys for Giving a Persuasive Talk – Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu, 6.18.2017 One of the most common faults by researchers and engineers giving a presentation is their inability to evoke emotional responses from the audience. Too often, the presenters are eager to show tons of slides with massive amounts of graphs, data,…
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What Kind of Boss are You? – Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu, 6.1.2017 We have been taught since childhood that we should be “square inside and smooth outside (外园内方)”. The wisdom of this simple phrase takes on added meaning and usefulness as we get older and wiser. The world is complicated and places conflicting…
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Give the Boss Multiple Choices – Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu,5.27.2017 As a consultant to many leaders, and as a leader myself, I have observed one simple axiom over the years. Bosses like well-thought-out multiple choices to help them make decisions. After receiving an assignment, subordinates typically go back to their bosses with three…
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The 4 Business Essentials – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 5.8.2017 The recent incident of United Airline’s treatment of an Asian-American passenger has caused uproars and outrages in every corner of US and China. The videos and reports went viral with millions of comments and calls for boycotting. There are demonstrations, lawsuits, investigations, demands for…
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Remember ‘V’ to Get R&D Victory – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 4.15.2017 Have you heard complaints about the inefficiency of R&D? This can happen in industry, school, and government. People work hard, and the sponsors give directions and provide funds. But why don’t the R&D projects always bear fruit and create economical returns as…
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How to Break the Glass Ceiling? – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 2.19.2017 You must have heard the phrase “Glass Ceiling” – the invisible ceiling that stops you from reaching higher levels in your career. People who are in a minority based on categories such as race, gender, education, or political background, seem to bump…
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Career Journey and Bike Riding Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 10.30.2016 In many ways, the journey of a career is just like riding a bike. You’ll encounter many ups and downs — experiencing the joy of cruising, the struggle of climbing hills, and the agony of falling down. But that is all part of the…
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