By Roy Holley. Originally published on The Power of Moral Leadership newsletter. Republished with permission. This is the first of three articles constituting Part 1, the conceptual introduction of my upcoming book. This book is about the internal psychological system that produces our thoughts, emotions, decisions, communication and behavior. I've named it our Soular System because “soul” typically refers to a fundamental animating force. This internal system that animates our … [Read more...]
Built to last
Words: Aulia R. Sungkar (Ollie) Photos: Courtesy of Levi's Originally was published in JPlus on April 19, 2015. Levi’s brand whiz Chip Bergh is bringing the blue jeans pioneer back to its glory with sustainability, innovation and social media approaches. How to take proper care of a pair of denims has been a subject of debate for decades; some say hand washing is the best method while many others throw their jeans in the washing machine. Regardless of the choice of the method, Charles … [Read more...]
When Lincoln Played Dixie
By Roy Holley. Originally published on The Power of Moral Leadership newsletter. Republished with permission. The writer shares an excerpt on Abraham Lincoln's moral leadership that will complement the content of the writer's forthcoming book, The Power of Moral Leadership: A Guide to Increasing Your Influence, Emotional Intelligence & Inner Peace. Historians are in remarkable agreement that no American leader demonstrated more moral clarity and courage in leadership, with such … [Read more...]
These 25 Millionaires Reveal Their Top Money Secrets
By Rick Orford Originally published on The Financially Independent Millennial and repubished with permission It’s common knowledge that millionaires handle their money differently than many, but what’s their secret? Does education have anything to do with it? Some say that you have to work hard, and others suggest saving every penny. But, which one is right for you? In this article, I interviewed these 25 millionaires and asked them a very basic question: “As a … [Read more...]
Jérôme Lambert: Envisioning the mission to reach goals
Words & Photo: Aulia R. Sungkar Originally was published in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 10, 2015. At the helm of luxury brand Montblanc, Jérôme Lambert is raising the bar with his visionary strategy. The chairman of famous brand Montblanc, Jérôme Lambert is staring at a new model of Bohême Collection. It’s the brand’s new women only line, and the name Bohême can also refer to a philosophy of “I go my own way”, he said. While having a laidback chat with The Jakarta Post at the second edition … [Read more...]
Did you ever meet the real Winston Churchill?
By Phil Anderson. Originally published on Property Sharemarket Economics. Republished with permission. In June 2020, a statue of Winston Churchill was graffitied in central London. The defacing happened during a Black Lives Matter protest. These demonstrations have swept around the globe after the police killing of George Floyd in the US last month. The graffiti scrawled across the base of the statue claimed Churchill was a ‘racist’. But here’s the thing. The statue portrayed … [Read more...]
Timothy Charles Parker: Sharpening business focus with pragmatic approach
Text & photo: Aulia R. Sungkar. Originally published in The Jakarta Post. Leading businessman Timothy Charles Parker uses a flexible management style to maintain his solid team in his luggage and travel wear empire. Envisioning a business goal takes a strategy drafted by the right people with clear direction, says Timothy 'Tim' Charles Parker, chairman of Samsonite International. 'Finding the right people that can contribute to building a solid team is always the basic step. But … [Read more...]
Putting the Boot in
Words & photos: Aulia R. Sungkar. Originally published in JPlus of The Jakarta Post. Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland is forging ahead the Asia Pacific region with the opening of new stores. Stewart Whitney is pointing at a pair of yellow, eight-hole boots at the Timberland’s recently-opened Bali store. “Last year we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the original boot. The model is the epitome of timeless style.” The legendary, iconic yellow boot is synonymous with the brand, which is … [Read more...]
Aulia Sungkar: ‘Writerpreneurs’ Experiencing Rapid Growth during Current Pandemic Era
This English version is translated from the original article published on Kompas.com Writer: Yohanes Enggar Harususilo | Editor: Yohanes Enggar Harususil If there is one profession that has managed to endure and even experience growth during this pandemic, it's the “writerpreneur,” a portmanteau that combines "writer" and "entrepreneur". Aulia R. Sungkar, founder and director of Alveo.co.id, a company that focuses on providing various writing, translating and editing services, … [Read more...]
Satisfaction, selling and Irwan Danny Mussry
By Christian Razukas. Originally published on The Jakarta Post. Truth be told, Irwan Danny Mussry says he’s not a serious watch collector. “Perpetual calendar complication?” he asks. “Been there, done that.” Sure, as the President and CEO of Time International, Irwan says that he has a slew of complicated diver and pilot watches. They capture a sense of bravery that he admires. But the 55-year-old says that he’d actually prefer a simple GMT watch, with an extra hand for a second time … [Read more...]
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