At the start of the year, I set myself an intention: To live more deliberately. Not faster. Not louder. Not with more accomplishments - but with more purpose. For those who remembered, I’ve kept a “300 Things To Do Before I Die” list (read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/300-list-why-i-am-writing-everything-want-do-before-die-aaron-lim-j2gic/?trackingId=tTQfEKmNTCCYXPliBYpMdA%3D%3D ). Some people call it a bucket list. For me, it’s more of a compass and a reminder of the experiences...

(Plus: How the Will vs Skill Matrix Guides You in Leading Each Group) In a previous article ( https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-make-nine-9-box-four-4-work-you-aaron-lim/?trackingId=ToLlFinTSgOVUdCIFN%2FbRg%3D%3D ), I shared how leaders can use the Will vs Skill Matrix  to diagnose performance patterns and guide teams effectively. It remains one of the most practical tools for me to understand how someone works. Talent performance is not just about capability - It’s about intention, mindset,...

“52% of Finance Leaders have limited or no collaboration with their CHRO.”— Ernst & Young (EY), 2020 Surprised? Let’s rewind to 2020. A year many of us will never forget. The world shut down. Borders closed. Businesses crumbled almost overnight. Back then, I was leading HR for a hospitality group. Overnight, hotel occupancies fell to single digits. I still remember one Sunday when our team was swarmed with last-minute local bookings. Check-ins and check-outs everywhere, but hardly anyone left...