Monash Student Insights Leadership Vol. 2: With Tham Qing Yuan

Effective leadership sets the tone, establishes norms, and creates a safe environment for expression. Tham Qing Yuan emphasizes some interesting insights:

Asian leadership styles, rooted in Confucian philosophy, emphasize hierarchy and respect for authority. Combining this with a people-centric approach builds strong employer-employee relationships.

Adapting leadership theories like Hersey and Blanchard's situational model and Fiedler’s contingency theory helps leaders meet diverse group needs, fostering employee development.

Interpersonal qualities such as mindfulness and spirituality enhance cognitive functioning and stress management. Courage and ethicality drive innovation and foster a culture of experimentation and engagement.

Active listening, as highlighted in Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People," is crucial. Appreciating others' strengths before offering critique encourages engagement and development.

Integrating these elements creates a harmonious and productive organizational environment.