At the Barricades

At the Barricades

Last night (January 3rd 2006) my sons and I may have broken the law. [In Malaysia I believe all assemblies of more than three people need a permit from the police.] We took part in a candlelight vigil called by the Malaysian Consultative Council of...
That’s So Unfair

That’s So Unfair

“That’s what you get for lovin’ me That’s what you get for lovin’ me Ev’ry thing you had is gone As you can see That’s what you get for lovin’ me.? [That’s What You Get for Loving Me Gordon Lightfoot] “Be...
Life’s Not Fair

Life’s Not Fair

I had lunch with an old friend a few days ago. He had just resigned from a very senior position with his company. The situation sucked. Resigning was his least destructive option. He had given all to his company. He had beaten every growth target they had thrown at...
Memo to the Shafted

Memo to the Shafted

He had worked for the company for the better part of a decade. Although he was a just a junior partner, his technical expertise and networking abilities had been instrumental in making his company the leader in its field. The company was going for an IPO. He was about...