Eric Feng

Experts in Asia

At Experts in Asia, we believe that the right speaker can do more than inspire—they can transform. That’s why we specialize in connecting organizations with some of the region’s most accomplished thought leaders, professional speakers, corporate veterans, successful entrepreneurs, TEDx speakers, and practitioners.  

What sets us apart is our commitment to delivering results that go beyond the applause. Here’s how we do it:  

Here’s what makes us stand out:

- Experts Who Happen to Speak: We represent true experts—leaders who bring deep knowledge, real-world experience, and practical solutions. Their authority comes from what they’ve accomplished, not just their ability to speak.

- Beyond the Keynote: We go beyond inspiration, offering speech coaching for other presenters, experienced emcees and moderators to theme-weave your event, and follow-up workshops to ensure lasting impact.

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At Experts in Asia, we’re not just about speeches; we’re about creating events that inspire action, foster engagement, and deliver results that last long after the applause fades. 

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Founder (representing 100+ Asia-based experts)

Known Loved Respected

I speak to advisors, experts and founders on personal branding, community building and content marketing to acquire customers of today.

Till date, I have spoken in 38 countries globally, to more than half a million salespeople and entrepreneurs. My speaking style is energetic and persuasive. I use a lot of stories and analogies in my speeches. My content can also be customisable to the theme of your event. 

My goal for every speech is to help my audience become their dream customers' number one choice.

Popular speeches:

- Known, Loved, Respected (based on my latest book)
- Future of Sales: what does it take to win over customers of today
- The Impact of AI on how we sell

Professional Speaker 

Charisma Academy (Asia)

Professional Speaker (represented by Charisma Academy)

Conference Moderator (represented by Charisma Academy)

Public Speaking Coach (represented by Charisma Academy)

NUS Business School

The module that I am lecturing is BFS1001: Personal Development & Career Management, focusing on interpersonal communication skills. I also teach once every semester on business presentation skills.

Lecturer

StarCite Inc.

My main role in StarCite was to assist in building a comprehensive help guide for the company's new software. On top of that, I also support the QA and training team in StarCite.

Executive | Intern

Singapore Philadephia Innovators Network

SPIN was established to be an exclusive channel and bridge for entrepreneurs, investors and academia in both Greater Philadelphia Region and Singapore, creating key opportunities for expansion into both regions.

Lead the creation of the board of advisors, including eminent names such as Josh Kopelman, well known VC in the web 2.0 space.

Helped built strategic alliances with University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business and other entrepreneurial bodies in the Philadelphia region.

Student Body President

NUS School of Computing (Corporate Communications)

Maintain synergy and team work among 3 directorates: External Relations, Media and Web & Human Resource. Current strength: 80 associates.

Head the Media and Web team. Successful projects include faculty website (http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg) and SoC Information Portal which was awarded Dean’s Letter.

Led team to raise $30K worth of cash and product sponsorship for a three-day festival – Technology Lifestyle Conference.

Pioneered the Young Director’s Program, an elite HR program to groom potential leaders of the organization. First run on Feb 2005. Raised 20 leaders.

Managing Director

Conceptualized Chinatown Street Market 2003 with Singapore Tourism Board and Chinatown Business Association. Event featured in The Straits Times.

Headed project teams of more than 20 associates on high-profile projects including SoC Corporate Affiliates Tea & NUS Open House 2004.

Represented the undergraduates of School of Computing for International Academic Advisory Panel (IAAP) Tea Session.

Director of External Relations

Top Voice | I help trainers, coaches & entrepreneurs get paid to speak

Growing up, I was shy, scrawny, and super self-conscious. I didn’t get invited to birthday parties, didn’t have many friends, and was always overlooked when opportunities came.

And you’d think things would change when you grow up.

But no, nothing really did. Even in adulthood, I was still invisible. And my career suffered.

Until one day I found social media.

I started creating content, found my voice, built a platform… and that changed everything.

That platform opened doors to paid speaking gigs. I’ve now spoken in 38 countries and built a 400K following. It brought me wealth, freedom, and amazing people into my life.

But being an ex-nobody, I couldn’t just keep this to myself.

Now, I help founders, agents, and experts go from nobody to somebody because when you have a voice and platform, you don’t just change your life… you change the world.

Want to work with me? Here’s how:

✅ If you’re a corporate client or conference organiser:
Book me to speak on “From Invisible to Irreplaceable: How to Thrive in the AI & Attention Economy”, a keynote that will inspire and equip your audience to stand out and lead in today’s world.

✅ If you’re an expert or founder:
Join my free web class and discover how to get paid to speak. It’s one of the most powerful (and fun) ways to build your brand and grow your business.

✅ If you’re an agent or agency leader:
Message me directly. I’d love to send you a free copy of my latest book, “Known. Loved. Respected.” It’s written especially for you.

Content Creator

With 200K+ following on Facebook and 51K on Instagram, I have been using these platforms to share my knowledge on sales, marketing and branding. Target audience are service professionals who market directly to consumers (B2C).

Eric Feng (CSP) - Global Speaker

I thought I joined a leadership program.
Turns out, I signed up for a life reset.

When I enrolled into Deep Human Club Season 3 by Dr. Gregor Lim-Lange and Crystal Lim-Lange, I expected just insights and strategies.

What I didn’t expect was to cry.
To laugh.
To heal.
To meet the most extraordinary people.
And to come home to myself.

Here’s why this became one of the most transformative experiences I’ve had.

1. A powerful fusion of learning, mentoring and transformation

Every month was masterfully designed to combine teaching (workshops), application (mentoring), and embodiment (retreats).

Take Month 1 for example: “Nervous System Reset.” 

We started with an online workshop where I learned the science behind mindfulness. Then in group mentoring, Dr Greg guided us to apply mindfulness tools to real-life situations. 

We ended the month with a weekend retreat at Sentosa Capella with world-renowned psychotherapists Dr Robert and Leanne Robers. There, I learned techniques like havening and EMDR that have helped me calm my nervous system and feel all the nicer emotions like peace and joy.

2. World-class instructors who expand your mind and heart

Every session felt like a TED Talk meets therapy meets soul work!

We had Christel Buchanan (AI expert), Juliana Chan, PhD (LinkedIn expert), Zachary Young (scaling expert), Riyana Rupani (nutrition expert), Eric Lim (sleep expert), Anna Vanessa Haotanto 陳安娜 (super girl!), Craig Tunnell (love expert) and many more.

Special mention on Craig who led Love Code, a retreat that helped me realize I needed to become “The One” for myself first to find love and guess what, I did found someone special shortly after (no app needed!).

3. A rare community where high-achievers feel safe to be human

I’ve been in many groups. But none felt like this. Many here are successful corporate leaders and founders yet they show up with such humility, kindness and openness to grow. 

One of my most vulnerable moments was during shadow work, an afternoon where we met our “dark side” and processed long-held shame. I felt really exposed but during a powerful closing ritual (no spoilers), the love and acceptance I received from the group floored me.

And none of this would have been possible without Crystal and Dr Greg.

Crystal made me feel so deeply seen. From personally introducing me at the welcome party to reviewing my LI posts to offering a personal word during a hard moment, I’ll always be grateful.

And Dr Greg? 

He’s smart, kind, warm and funny. He mentored me through some of my toughest moments and modeled the kind of man, leader and partner I aspire to be. (Seriously, he’s German yet so joyful - how??)

So if you’ve been feeling the nudge to grow… not just as a leader, but as a human being, can’t think of a better gift to give yourself than Deep Human Club Season 4.

Applications are now open.

Say yes to the most powerful transformation you didn’t even know you needed. This might just be your reset too!

Documenting my journey of scaling without losing my soul

I feel like I just stumbled upon some universal “secret.” Let me explain. 👇

We’ve been very, very lucky this work trip in Hungary.

Deals are coming in left, right, centre.
Problems are solved pretty quickly.
Team is doing well.

The only real difference I can think of is that we’re in a beautiful country with amazing autumn weather (see pics below for proof).

Most of the time, we are feeling grateful, happy and at peace. 

And that state - I suspect - makes us magnetic to good things.

To money. 
Opportunities. 
Even “good luck.”

Not saying you need to book a trip to Europe right away (lol) but I’m starting to believe that the inner state attracts the outer results. Not the other way round. 

When I go back home mid next month, I want to bring "autumn" back with me i.e. my happy and unhurried state of mind. 

To help me, I am asking these three questions before I write, meet or teach. 

☁️ Am I grounded or rushing?
☁️ Am I calm or stressed out? 
☁️ Am I creating from joy or pressure? 

Because if the state I’m in shapes the results I get, then maybe the best strategy isn’t what I do next... but WHO I AM when I do it.

Curious: what’s one thing you do to feel more grounded before the day begins?

#ScaleWithSoul #AwakeningAchiever

There’s a kind of tired no amount of sleep can fix.

That’s exactly how I felt last year.

From the outside, everything looked like it was working well.

Clients were coming.
Content was landing. 
Community was growing.

I should’ve felt fulfilled.
But I didn’t. 

Instead, I felt "off". 
And I didn’t know why.

These are the subtle signs, maybe you feel them too. 

1. My body felt tight when I think about work

I used to get excited about work but I don't anymore. In fact, when I think about work on Sundays, I feel my body tensed up. I hold my breath when I work and I frown a lot more too. 

2. My rhythm disappeared

I used to flow with ease. Ideas and solutions came naturally. But now, everything feels harder than it should be. It’s like I have to push a 100-ton truck just to get things moving.

3. My inner voice went quiet

The calm, steady knowing that used to guide me faded. In its place: doubt, comparison and anxiety. Very noisy. There is also a lot of negative talk in my head. 

At a recent retreat, I finally brought this up and one of the teachers said something that got me going AHHHH.

“Eric, maybe your soul is resisting the life you’ve built.”

As if she knew I would push back, she gently added,
"Not because it’s bad but because it no longer reflects who you’ve become."

Because of that conversation, it sparked a year-long journey of re-alignment.
Of coming back to myself.

As I write this, I’m grateful to say that I’ve found myself again.

And I’ve quietly been making changes to my lifestyle and even my career.
(More on that soon)

But if you’re feeling these signs too…

Maybe it’s time for your own heart-to-heart.

Take a slow walk.
Journal.
Breathe.

Ask your soul:
1. What are you trying to tell me?
2. What part of my life no longer fits who I’m becoming?
3. What would feel more true?

Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is pause long enough to listen.

Always here for you if you need a listening ear.

Just PM me.

P.S. Pics were taken last October when I had a health scare. It was during the few nights stay that inspired today's post. 

#awakeningachiever #scalingwithsoul

I used to think the universe rewarded hard work. Turns out, it rewards something else entirely.

Last week in Budapest, I met up with my friend Balázs Basky  after six years (see pic below).

We were catching up over Vietnamese pho (very on-brand for me) when he shared something that stopped me mid-chew:

“Everything you’ve ever dreamed of lives inside a grand mansion guarded by a bodyguard.

Every time you try to enter, he’ll ask one question:
‘Do you really want it?’

If there’s even a flicker of doubt, the gate stays closed.”

He continued:
“The universe doesn’t respond to hesitation.
 It mirrors your belief.
 
The moment you choose your dream with absolute certainty, not wishful thinking, not half-belief, that’s when the doors open.

Not because the guard disappeared,
but because you finally walked in like you belonged.”

Trời ơi (omg in Vietnamese)

I’ve spent so many years hustling thinking that hard work is the key to success. 

But lately I learnt that hard work only takes you as far as your self-belief allows.

You can be doing all the “right” things on the outside...
... but if your inner posture says “I’m not sure I deserve this,”
the universe reflects that right back.

So here’s my Tuesday reminder (to you and to myself):

Before you grind harder…
Stand taller.
Walk in like you belong.
Because maybe that’s the real work.

#ScaleWithSoul #AwakeningAchiever

Things I’m learning to let go of (quietly, gently, but necessarily):

☑️ The idea that I must inspire every time I post (for example this post!)
☑️ The pressure to be impressive instead of just being honest
☑️ The identity of “the speaker” who always has something powerful to say
☑️ The guilt I feel when I’m not being productive 
☑️ The belief that rest needs to be earned
☑️ The impulse to fix myself before I share anything
☑️ The urge to turn every experience into a lesson
☑️ The old belief that love must be earned not received
☑️ The story that I need to be “more” to be worthy of love or attention
☑️ The voice in my head that says “don’t share this, it’s too messy”

Letting go of these doesn’t feel “freeing” yet.
Sometimes, it just feels weird, even unsettling.

For example, saying goodbye to the version of me who once believed he had to earn love.

But slowly, I’m starting to trust…
that I don’t have to perform to be seen.
And I don’t have to be impressive to be loved.

How about you? What are you gently unlearning this season?  Feel free to swipe from my checklist above.

P.S. This post was inspired by a late night heart to heart chat with my bestie. 

#ScaleWithSoul #AwakeningAchiever

⚠️ Trigger Warning: Suicide & Burnout
(Please read only if you have the emotional space today)

I lost a young student to suicide recently. 

Two years ago I lost a close friend the same way. 
And four founder‑friends to exhaustion.

They were high-achievers who looked “fine” on the outside but who knew the quiet battles they were fighting within?

Most experts would say it’s a mental health issue.
And yes, the mind plays a big role.

But what if it goes deeper than that?

What if what we call “burnout” or “depression” is really the soul crying out?

The more I study about inner work, the more I realise that suicide and exhaustion don’t start in the mind.

They begin when the soul feels unseen, unheard, and unable to keep going.

Allow me to elaborate. 

1. When the soul feels unseen...

This happens when you go so long trying to “be someone else” (the leader, the provider, the achiever) that you lose sight of who you really are underneath.

You get praised for your success… but no one sees your struggle.
You put on a smile… but no one notices your sadness.

And over time, you forgot who you are too. The part of you that’s vulnerable, playful, creative and kind. It gets buried under all the pretending.

2. When the soul feels unheard...

This happens when you stop listening to your own inner voice.

You start making decisions based on what others expect or what’s “practical" instead of what feels true to you.

You keep overriding that quiet nudge inside (some call it intuition), the one that says “This isn’t it” or “I need a break”.

3. When the soul feels unable to keep going...

This is when everything feels heavy.

You’re still showing up, still doing the work but it takes everything out of you.

You’re constantly exhausted. Even rest doesn’t help. You fantasize about disappearing. You feel like you’re breaking inside but don’t know how to stop.

If what I’ve shared resonates with you, maybe you were meant to see this today.

Maybe the Universe (or God if that’s your language) is gently reminding you that... 

you are loved
you are held, 
you are not alone. 

I was in your shoes once and I remember how heavy it felt. 
So if you are going through a hard season right now, HUGSSS!

And I want you to know that there is a way out of this. 
You can find your way back home! 

Some of the ways I have tried that worked for me:

 • Write a letter to yourself, say what you been wanting to say to yourself
 • Learn how to calm your nervous system down (ask me if you don't know how)
 • Let yourself rest without guilt
 • Release one expectation that no longer fits who you are
 • Do one thing that reconnects you to your soul (music, nature, prayer, art)
 • Sign up for a guided retreat (I can recommend)

Start small.
Start gently.
Start with one step.

You’re not lost, you’re just being called back to yourself.
My inbox is always open.
You matter more than you know.

#awakeningachiever #scalingwithsoul

The hidden cost of “being impressive”

Not sure if it’s a Type 3 Enneagram thing (anyone else?) but I’ve had an obsession with being impressive for as long as I can remember.

It doesn’t help that I was a speaker for 15 years.
We were literally paid to perform!

To razzle and dazzle.
To light up a room even when we felt like burning out inside.

But lately I’ve started noticing how this performance energy seeps into the rest of my life too.

With close friends, I say what they want to hear not what I really feel.

In social groups, I find myself scanning the room, thinking about how I’m coming across instead of actually connecting.

Even in therapy (help!) I sometimes catch myself trying to be “a good patient”
instead of telling the truth.

And I’ll be honest... it’s exhausting.

Every actor will tell you, "Staying in character for too long drains the soul."
And that’s how I’ve felt.

But here’s what I learnt at a recent retreat:

The more you try to impress, the less connected you will feel...

To yourself. 
To others. 
Even to the work you used to love.

Why? 

Because performance creates distance.
People can’t connect with what’s polished.
They connect with what’s true.

So here’s a little fun assignment I’m giving myself this week (and you’re welcome to try it too if it speaks to you).

Post or say one thing that feels true even if it’s not impressive.
Just honest. Just human. No punchline. No polish.
Don't even try to get ChatGPT to improve it for you. 

If you’re up for it, share yours in the comments.
I’ll go first. 👇

See picture below: I decided to just paint to express rather than impress. No references, no Pinterest. Just painting by feeling. I admit, it wasn’t the prettiest piece in the room but it felt the most like me... and that felt surprisingly healing.
Now your turn. Post or say one thing that feels true even if it’s not impressive.

#UnmaskToConnect #ScaleWithSoul

A timely reminder I needed (and maybe you do too)

Last night’s reading really encouraged me, so I wanted to share it here with you too... 

... especially if you’re in a season where things aren’t going as planned or you feel like you’re falling behind.

“In life, sometimes things go exactly as planned and sometimes we make no progress at all.

Things we thought were terrible at the time often look like blessings when we reflect on them later.

In the long run, everything balanced out perfectly in the end.”

Then it said:

“I’d like you to consider the possibility that everything in your life has meaning and happens in order for you to be happy.”

And this final line made me sit up a bit. 
In fact, it was this line that inspired this entire post. 

“If you understand that everything happens will lead to your happiness, whether it’s something good or something you think is bad, what’s left for you to worry about?”

I don’t know about you but don’t you feel like your entire body, mind and soul just heave a big breath of relief?

Especially if you’re in a season where things aren’t going as planned or you feel like you’re falling behind.

What if you’re not behind at all?

What if life’s just rearranging things for your highest good?

Slow doesn’t mean stuck.
And quiet doesn’t mean nothing’s happening.
Sometimes, the most important work is happening beneath the surface.

So take a deep breath. 
You’re doing better than you think! (hugs)

P.S. Morning view from my bedroom 

#awakeningachiever #scalingwithsoul #Balatonfüred

“Is it okay to feel joy when the world is grieving?”

That’s the question I found myself asking this week. 
And maybe… you’ve asked it too.

My feed has been flooded with heartbreaking updates from the Hong Kong fire.

Many of my followers and friends were affected and I teared up watching some of the videos too.

One especially hit hard (see below): 

A father, trapped in the fire, thought he was going to die.
He texted his friends, asking them to take care of his children.
By some miracle, he was rescued - crawling out through a narrow window, across scaffolding, down a ladder.

When he finally reunited with his family, it was a sob fest.
His wife cried till no more tears came.
His daughter kept repeating, “Daddy didn’t die.”
And his little boy sat silently, tears just streaming down.

I can’t imagine the trauma.

And I know there were others… who didn’t make it out. 
Like the woman on the 17th floor who died trying to warn her neighbours.

Meanwhile... I was in Fukuoka, Japan.
Cold air, good food, peaceful work trip.
And I hesitated to post anything that week.

Is it inappropriate to share joy when others are in pain?

Does it come across as insensitive… or selfish… or disconnected?

Lately, I’ve found myself censoring wins.
Not posting successes.
Not sharing joy.

Because I worry:

Will it feel like I’m flaunting?
Will it make someone else feel small?
Will it seem like I don’t care?

In a world where so many hurt and where so many are fighting unseen battles, it’s hard to know when to shine and when to stay silent.

So I’m asking you too:
How do we share the good in our lives… without guilt?

Is there a way to honour our joy and the world’s grief at the same time?

Would love to hear your thoughts!

#taipo

I’ve never seen a year where SME owners are juggling so much.

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SunTzuWise.com

Founder

Tekson Communications

- Guide businesses in scaling strategically and sustaining growth in competitive markets.

Independent Consultant | Business Growth & Strategy Expert

When leaders get stuck, what they need isn’t more effort—it’s a breakthrough.

Projects stall. Teams lose momentum. Meetings turn into conflict. In those moments, clarity and strategy matter more than hard work.

I help leaders and teams achieve decisive, lasting breakthroughs—not just quick fixes, but victories that reshape the entire battlefield.

My journey began at 13, when I first read The Art of War. Decades later, its lessons carried me from being a school dropout with broken English to graduating from a top university, advising CEOs, and building a retail chain into a 9-figure, multi-country business.

Today, I share these lessons through keynotes, workshops, and coaching, blending Eastern strategy with modern management tools. I guide leaders to:

* Unlock power breakthroughs when things are stuck
* Turn team friction into momentum and clarity
* Stay composed and strategic in high-stakes conversations
* Create victories that endure, not just quick wins

Whether on stage or in private boardrooms, I help leaders win—before the real battle begins.
Let’s connect if you’re ready to spark lasting breakthroughs.

Tekson Teo

“Today is the youngest you will ever be for the rest of your life.”
A scientist friend said this to me during our tai chi practice last Saturday.

He mentioned it casually — calm, grounded, smiling — yet the line has stayed with me ever since.
He’s not old at all, but he radiates a kind of youthful energy many people lose as they get busier, more stressed, more rigid.

His secret?
He treats each day as a beginning, not a continuation.
A chance to stay curious.
To stay active.
To stay alive inside.

Age doesn’t slow us down — stagnation does.

When we see today as the youngest day of the rest of our lives, something shifts:
We give ourselves permission to explore, to learn, to move, to grow.
We stop counting the years
and start adding life to them.

What is one thing you’ll do today with that mindset?
___
P.S. If you want to think and lead with greater clarity, timing, and strategic flow, I teach the 7 Habits of Strategic Thinkers — a practical framework to help you become more strategic in everything you do.
DM me if you’d like to learn more or explore a workshop for your team.

Clarity, Timing & Flow for Leaders | Better Decisions in Uncertain Times | Modern Leadership with Ancient Wisdom (Art of War • Tao Te Ching) | Speaker • Author • Coach

It’s dismaying — but it looks like technology is distancing us from the people right next to us.

Last week, I was with a relative, and what she told me really upset me.
She has to message her daughter on WhatsApp — even when they’re both at home.
“Dear, dinner is ready.” 🙂

Because the daughter is always locked in her room.
Sometimes she’s on the phone, so the mother doesn’t even know when it’s okay to knock.
So instead of talking face to face, they chat online — from just a few metres apart.

We used to go online to connect with people far away.
Now it feels like we use it to avoid the people who are near.

It’s becoming a trend — giving more attention to those in the virtual world than to those sitting beside us.

If this sounds familiar, it’s time to rethink how we communicate.

Messages can’t replace presence.
And no number of heart emojis can replace a real conversation — especially when the person is right next to you.

When was the last time you had a meaningful, device-free conversation with someone close to you?

Although I spend a lot of time talking to leaders about strategy, I actually don’t use the word strategy very much.

Most days, I’m talking about things that feel more familiar:
“What’s your plan?”
 “What options do you see?”
 “What’s your next move?”

It’s not because the word strategy is wrong — it’s because, for many people, it feels too big, too formal, too far removed from the decisions they make every day.

For many leaders, “strategy” sounds like something that belongs in boardrooms, annual reviews, or thick PowerPoint decks.

But it doesn’t have to be.

If you can make strategic thinking a habit — something you do naturally and quietly in the background — everything changes.

You stop reacting.
 You start seeing patterns.
 You make clearer decisions.
 And you create space — the mental and emotional space most leaders don’t even realise they’ve lost.

Sun Tzu said it simply:
“A commander lacking calmness and clarity becomes easily provoked and confused.”

Today, strategic thinking isn’t collapsing because leaders lack intelligence or experience.

 It’s collapsing because the noise around us is constant — and without habits to rise above it, even the smartest leaders get pulled into firefighting.

Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing practical habits that help leaders think ahead again — to stay calm, see clearly, and act at the moment when it matters most.

This is the beginning of something I’m very excited to share.

He rarely spoke, but people listened.
He was one of the most powerful leaders I ever met — not because of what he said, but because of what he radiated.

He carried a kind of strength in stillness.

In meetings, while others rushed to debate, argue, and defend their ideas, he would sit quietly — listening, observing, taking in the room.
Some mistook his silence for passivity.

But here’s the truth:
Whenever the discussion reached a deadlock, people eventually turned to him.
Not because he demanded attention — but because they trusted his presence.

Later, when I went deeper into Sun Tzu, I finally found the language for it.
Sun Tzu called this shi (勢) — the invisible configuration of power.

A strength that doesn’t need volume.
A presence that doesn’t need announcement.

I translate it as quiet momentum —
the force that builds long before a single move is made,
the kind that makes action feel inevitable when the moment finally comes.

Like a boulder resting at the crest of a hill — perfectly still, yet everyone feels its weight.

Great leaders cultivate this quiet momentum.

They prepare deeply, listen intently, and align themselves beneath the surface.
When they finally act, everything flows their way — not because they push harder, but because they’ve built the conditions for things to move.

Strategic strength is not loud.
It’s earned in the stillness before the move.

What do you think? 

____
P.S. I help leaders cultivate the habits of strategic thinkers. DM me if you want me to help you or your team. 

#Leadership #StrategicThinking #SunTzuWisdom

Three Things That Kill Strategic Thinking

Strategic clarity determines the quality of your next year.
 So it’s worth asking: What is killing your strategic thinking right now?

Of these three, which one hits you the hardest?
- Noise
- Speed without direction
- Constant reaction

Most leaders don’t fail because they aren’t smart enough.
 They fail because their mindspace is squeezed.

Every. Single. Day.

1. Noise
Notifications… meetings… opinions… “urgent” requests.
 When everything demands your attention, what truly matters gets none.
 Noise doesn’t just distract you — it dilutes your judgment.

2. Speed Without Direction
Leadership today often feels like running a race with no finish line.
 We move fast, push hard, execute relentlessly…
 but speed without direction is just motion.
 And motion is not progress.

3. Constant Reaction
When you’re always responding, you're never designing.
 Your agenda becomes a patchwork of other people’s priorities.
 You lose sight of the bigger picture — and sometimes, even your own path.

Sun Tzu warned (paraphrased):
 “When the mind is unsettled, the strategy becomes unclear.”

Clarity is no longer a luxury — it’s a competitive advantage.

Your turn:
 Which of these three shows up most often in your leadership environment right now?
 And what has helped you overcome it?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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