By SIN EU CHEAH As veterans of the ‘new normal’, we should be pretty well-adapted to the lifestyle and embracing it with ease and comfort. Right? On the contrary, we may find ourselves heading towards more uncertainty. With the unpredictable environment, rapid policy changes and backtracking, what can we do to cope with the constant change? Here are five steps we can take to cultivate a disruption-proof mindset:

By EVA CHRISTODOULOU I am certain of one thing: that the challenges our youth will face in their professional lives will extend far beyond college degrees. Through Youth 52, we hope to provide teens everywhere with the power of decision-making with wisdom beyond their years.

By JAEMIN FRAZER While most people are either insecure about being insecure, or pretend not to be insecure, the fear of not being good enough is a universal human challenge. If left unaddressed, insecurity causes us to show up at our worst in every area of life and undermines our capacity to function in our true potential.

Bootstrapping, or building a business without any external investors, is a scary prospect. However, when you carry the burden alone, you get to reap the rewards for yourself as well.

By KHUSHBOO NANGALIA Yes, we carry baggage. The question is, can we, and are we brave enough, to confront it and learn to let go?

By GREGG VANOUREK As an insidious virus spreads around the world, we are wise to stop and ask: what can it teach us? Much, I think. One question I am drawn to lately is this: what does the pandemic teach us about the role of business in society?

Mandarin Language Centre owner Luisa Lim shares the importance of Mandarin literacy to the carer advancement of the modern employee.

By WILLEM GOUS Many business owners were forced to sit back and reflect on their companies during the global pandemic that saw lockdowns in effect around the world. I am sure many have come to the conclusion that their business is simply not working and must make the awful choice of closing down a business.

By JOHN ZINKIN Whether boards and Nomination Committees are looking for ‘captains’, ‘navigators’, ‘engineers’, or ‘builders’ as leaders, they need to remember two key factors. Leadership is morally neutral and there are six leadership styles with different levels of effectiveness.