Measures and Surveys Everywhere – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 8.25.2019 Do you have the feeling that we are surrounded by measures and surveys? On my Apple Watch, I am constantly told how many steps I have taken, how many minutes of active exercise I have had, and the number of calories I have burned.…
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Moments in Our Lives – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 8.13.2019 Fifty-five years ago today, a beautiful and lucky moment happened in my life. I was invited by a classmate to go to a folk dance lesson. The boys and girls formed two circles and danced in opposite directions. When the music stopped, a beautiful…
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Learning From Show Biz – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 7.31.2019 Recently, after watching a movie preview and a local musical production, several friends and I talked about the skills and teamwork required to put on a show. The discussion reminded me of the questions I ask my MBA students. What lessons can organization leaders…
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Moon Landing and My Smart Watch – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 7.22.2019 It has been 50 years since the first person set foot on the moon. Many of us still remember the anxious moment when Armstrong took his first step. The whole world cheered loudly as he uttered the famous words: “That’s one small…
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Leading and Parenting – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 6.17.2019 I have watched various types of leaders in action over the years. To motivate their employees, some leaders appeal to their employees’ bodily needs, some appeal to their rational minds, and some appeal to their emotions. Similarly, parents use the same techniques to educate and…
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What Are Your Life’s Little Delights? – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 3.21.2019 During my daily morning walks, I not only experience the joy of mental meditation and physical invigoration, I also enjoy the anticipation of a hearty breakfast and hot cup of coffee as a reward after the long walk. The thought of eating…
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Change Is So Hard – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 1.25.2019 Is change hard for you? It is very difficult for me. In the hope of alleviating my back pain, I have started to change the way I walk. I base it on the instructions of my therapist. But after 300,000 steps, I still have…
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Mindful Mall-Walking – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 1.9.2019 In order to add more variety to my daily exercise routine, I have decided to try walking in a shopping mall when it’s too cold to jog outdoors. This has turned out to be a refreshing and fun experience for me. In the process of walking…
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Valuable Friends – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 12.29.2018 In Blog 11, I discussed the “Circles of Friends” and the challenges and joys of developing friendships. According to Dr. Robin Dunbar, a University of Oxford anthropologist and psychologist, the number of friends the average person can have in her social group is about 150. This approximate…
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Less Is More – Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu, 11.3.2018 We are a spoiled generation, with ample stuff to buy, plenty of food to eat, and free information to consume. We buy bigger houses, larger cars, duplicate refrigerators, multiple TVs, several mobile devices to download games and information, and enough clothes to last a…
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