Category: Organisations
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When leaders stop listening: lessons from an emergency room nightmare
Has poor leadership communication created problems in your organisation? Share this analysis of what happens when leaders stop gathering information, listening to stakeholders, and taking accountability for outcomes
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Why “just copy Singapore” is lazy leadership
Leadership models must be adapted to Vietnam’s context, not copied from Singapore
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Emotional intelligence across cultures
Emotional restraint in Vietnam reflects regulation not disengagement Leaders must recalibrate how they read emotions
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AI in aspirational magazines
A photographer questions the use of AI models in a magazine about women’s beauty procedures. Is this where we are now? Where are the ethical discussions around this?
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When dark design deceives
This 1,000-word case study explores how Academia.edu’s silent auto-renewal charged $371.80 AUD without warning—highlighting the dangers of dark patterns in tech design. Learn what dark patterns are, how they manipulate users, and what ethical leadership in digital spaces should look like.
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Academia.edu charged me $371.80 AUD without warning—and refused to refund it
This isn’t a rant. It’s a public warning. On 17 July 2025, I discovered that $371.80 AUD had been withdrawn from my bank account by Academia.edu. I had no idea the subscription was still active. I received no warning. No renewal email. No opt-out reminder. And when I contacted their support team to explain the…
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AI is vastly underestimated
AI isn’t overhyped—it’s misunderstood. In this post, Lee Hopkins explores how AI is quietly transforming business and why leaders who ignore it now risk falling far behind.
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Best practice
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The dark side of Meta: How Facebook and Instagram abuse your data
Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — has a long history of abusing user trust. It has been fined billions for illegal activities like unauthorised data harvesting (Cambridge Analytica), illegal facial recognition, and mishandling children’s private information. Beyond what’s illegal, Meta is ethically notorious for emotional manipulation experiments, addictive design targeted…
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Leading Vietnamese teams: How to build trust and deliver results
Leading teams in Vietnam requires more than strong business acumen—it calls for cultural sensitivity and strategic adaptation. This post explores the dynamics of Vietnamese workplace culture and offers practical ways expat executives can foster trust, enhance communication, and lead with impact
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Culture shock in Vietnam: How to adapt without losing yourself
Culture shock in Vietnam is real, but with support and intentional strategies, expats and their families can thrive. Learn how to navigate the highs and lows of cross-cultural adjustment without losing your identity—and why coaching and local language resources make a powerful difference
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WhatsApp: Why I won’t use it
This article critiques WhatsApp’s data practices, highlighting that while messages are end-to-end encrypted, Meta collects extensive metadata. This data can be used for behavioural profiling, targeted advertising, and potential political manipulation. I recommend privacy-focused alternatives like Signal and Telegram to safeguard personal information