Shawn Lee’s Post

Yesterday as I celebrated my wedding anniversary it also marks the end of of the 2.5years journey with 17LIVE. Especially thankful to Anmol Mohan who has given me the opportunity to be a part of the team and learning from you. Your innovative thinking and focus is remarkable. Thank you Neha Singh for working closely with me since the day I joined. I’ve grown a lot on the emotional intelligence side of things but I’m still a work in progress. To our dear HR team Sapna Mishra Nikita Sharma lavanya raja Ankriti Pal Punith Kumar appreciate all the support, discussion, debates, arguments and especially the fun we have together. 🥰 To the rest of the team it was a blast! Let me know when you visit Singapore so I can host you too!

Open communication is crucial, but it's not always easy. At home or work, it can be tough to speak openly. To make it work, we need trust and honesty. People should feel safe sharing their thoughts without fear of judgment. Clear communication is vital. Understanding each other and responding kindly is key. Open communication means having meaningful conversations. We talk about our challenges and differences, but we do it respectfully. Let's create environments where open communication is the norm. Together, we can build trust and understanding in our relationships, whether at home or work. Thank you Nitin Srivastava for hosting Leadership Session last week. #workculture #remotework #leadership #peoplematters

Who says Gen Z has no concept of money? Pratyaksha Pandey shared with us the tips and advices to follow to manage his finances in the last Leadership Session. Although it may sound basic, there were other concepts that were helpful to us too. Totally enjoyed his activity to make us consider how to still enjoy our weekend with limited resources. Some team members gave very creative answer to help us see the possibilities in things. Love his reminder to himself: never lose money #leadership #finances #genZ #remotework

Thank you Gayathri Manohar Hardik Taneja Linda, Claire and Gaspar for the interactive leadership session. I learnt from them how they improved from all having the same objectives but running different directions to consolidating their effort towards the goal. Although there are still challenges but it's the right step in the right direction. Now, they are still taking different approaches towards the objective But there's a better clarity how different members can contribute. It's easy to put together a group of people But for a few people to work as a team is the challenge And for the team to be thriving in what they do will take even more time. Keep up the good work! #leadership #growth #remotework #culture

Does effort always translate to results? Being a developer, the focus has always been, how many hours were put into the development/coding part of the work. Completing the task that were requested by not necessary getting results from it. Mahendra Dhoni shared with us in the last Leadership Session how he discovered the difference in the two. It may seems like something small but many people still struggle with this. There were times where "effort = result" and we are all happy with it, with more time and more effort the results became clear. However, after reaching certain point, things becomes a little different. I got reminded of the Pareto principle where 80% of the results are gotten from 20% of the work. But trying to push past the 80% to 85%, 90% and so on might take the remaining 80% of effort needed. What are you doing to ensure your effort (work you do) actually gets the result you're looking for? #leadership #people #development

How can you learn more about a Gen Z? Get them to teach us about themselves. Sree Lakshmi - took a very different approach in our recent Leadership Session. Instead of sharing her own journey or something she mastered, she decided to talk about a vulnerability. We kept thinking the Gen Z is all about mental health and they can't move on but I learnt from Sree that: "I'll still look for solution and I will execute the solution to overcome the problem. But it doesn't mean I won't be bothered by it or be bothered by issues of the past" From a personal chat with her I see things from her perspective. She shared: 1️⃣Some people, pretend the problem don't exist and moved on 2️⃣Some people, solved it and just forget about it 3️⃣Some people, like me, are still bothered by the issue after solving it Which was the reason why, she wanted to talk about the topic. Asking her to be not bothered by it, it's like asking a person not to think of the beach with cool breeze and sitting under the coconut tree, enjoying your vacation. It just don't work. She did learnt that, she started being bothered by the past problems when she has too much free time on hand. Something that she'll be more conscious about in the future. We all have different ways to deal with the aftermath of the problems. People expect everyone to be dealing with problems the same way, but it's a journey we took to learn these lessons. #people #development #leadership #genz #remotework #mentalhealth

How Personal Passions Enhance Professional Success? Allow me to share a story that underscores the power of integrating personal passions with professional pursuits. Once, our company faced a dilemma: hosting a memorable event on a tight budget. Traditional entertainment options were beyond our financial reach. However, a stroke of resourcefulness led us to an unexpected solution. One of our colleagues, an engineer by profession, also happened to be a talented musician, delighting audiences with his guitar and singing skills at local cafes. Recognising the potential synergy, we invited him to perform at our event. Despite offering only a modest token of appreciation, his performance resonated deeply with attendees, drawing the attention of senior leaders present. This experience illuminated three key insights: Adaptability Leads to Solutions: When faced with challenges, adaptability is key. Embracing unconventional solutions, like tapping into diverse talents within your organisation, demonstrates resilience and fosters innovation, enabling you to overcome obstacles and achieve success even in resource-constrained environments. Versatility Enhances Visibility: Embracing versatility in your skill set enhances your visibility and resilience in your career journey. Stepping beyond your job description to showcase additional talents not only enriches your professional profile but also positions you as a valuable asset capable of thriving in diverse situations, bolstering your resilience against career uncertainties. Passion Fuels Professional Growth: Integrating your passion with your profession fosters resilience by fuelling personal and professional growth. By aligning your interests with the needs of your organization, you cultivate a sense of purpose and resilience, enabling you to navigate challenges with determination and adaptability, ultimately driving long-term career success and fulfilment. In conclusion, this story serves as a testament to the untapped potential residing within each of us. By embracing our passions and seeking opportunities to integrate them into our professional lives, we unlock new avenues for growth, innovation, and fulfilment. What passions could enhance your career resilience? Let's explore together, unlocking hidden potential and driving success in both our personal and professional endeavours. #growth #career #resilience #people #culture

What do you do when an existing method doesn't work any more? lavanya raja is quick to take suggestion from others and add her own creativity to it. What used to be a process where people just record videos to share for anniversary.... turn into a fun activity for us to share funny moments and highlights with the person with her touch. It was challenging for a HR personnel to think how we're able to relate with engineers, developers and data scientist in what we do. But with a creative twist, she took an app we're familiar with and get us to generate ideas together, making it an inspiring and practical session. #kudos #people #leadership #developer #growth #remotework #creative

How to beat procrastination I procrastinate a lot I often find it hard to get started with the things I want to But whenever I’m working with others I felt a sense of responsibility to do something to be accountable. Apparently it’s a productivity technique. Which is why buddy system is super powerful when use properly. Part of the GPTS workshop, I got paired up with Rachele Tan .. and we got started to work on our speeches I love the fact that we’re so different She’s super data driven I’m emotional and story focused But~~ we have the same vision which is to make an impact by sharing our stories with people. #collaboration #growth #GPTS #productivity #accountability

Burnout isn't something that only happens to overwork people in stressful jobs. The key lies in being sustainable. #mentalhealth #productivity #selfcare #people #leadership #sustainability