Agalia Tan
@agaaalia
Senior Strategist at We Are Social
RADAR Chapter Lead for Singapore
Agalia Tan
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when creating vector, i thought of...
Creating is an indulgence in itself, and I feel immense privilege that I can create
An essay is not a vehicle of knowledge transmission; it is a landscape to think in, and a path to get there.
Henrik Karlsson • On Shortcuts and Longcuts
Success is often a product of environment.
While a polar bear might thrive in the Arctic, it would not thrive in a desert. People are no different. The person who excels in one environment fails in another.
Understanding how environments impact performance changes how you hire. Employees who thrive in one environment easily fail in another if their... See more
While a polar bear might thrive in the Arctic, it would not thrive in a desert. People are no different. The person who excels in one environment fails in another.
Understanding how environments impact performance changes how you hire. Employees who thrive in one environment easily fail in another if their... See more
Brain Food: Prioritization Beats Efficiency
I know how to spot real confidence. Look for people who are fluid with status—who allow themselves to be the butt of a joke, or accept criticism, but also avoid false modesty, and inhabit the spotlight when it falls on them. One might call this a balance between dignity and humility. Pro tip: people who always cling to high status aren’t confident... See more
Sasha Chapin • 50 Things I Know
After all what clients really want (and need and want more than ever) are outcomes , not just processes, deliverables, and assets. It tilts those formative and vital opening conversations decisively - what better condition are you seeking? How would your company be different as a result of this work? What harm would be alleviated? How much would... See more
Martin Weigel • Valuing value — Martin Weigel
There is no destination, only more embarkations and inceptions.
bobbyhundreds • That's Enough.
Some companies go all in on the ecstasy - ‘here’s our magical vision for the future’. Others commit to the laundry - look at our rich feature-set isn’t it amazing?”
sari azout • 2023 End of Year Letter
when creating vector, i thought of...
this captures how I feel about vector, we still exist in that liminal space between ideation and creation. It’s exciting and frightening all at the same time and I take comfort in struggling to find the words because that means it’s something new!
This curator dynamic treads dangerously close to “gate-keeper,” systematically narrowing the range of perspectives being promoted to the masses. Curatorial power in the hands of a privileged elite has never not been problematic.
Beware the Curators
A fineline between curator and gatekeeper
Nobody performs well when stretched in a half dozen directions