Ronnie Tan

Have you ever driven all the way home only to realize you don’t remember the last five miles? Or perhaps you’ve tackled a recurring problem at work using the exact same spreadsheet template, even when the data felt like it didn't quite fit? That is your brain being remarkably—perhaps dangerously—efficient. Our brains are energy-hungry organs. To conserve resources, the brain has a natural tendency to automate behavior when encountering frequently occurring situations. In the world of...

In our previous post, we explored how to shift into “Dominance” (D) to overcome hurdles and drive results. But leadership isn’t always about pushing through the terrain with sheer force. Sometimes, the road isn't "steep"—it's disconnected. In the Thomas International PPA (Personal Profile Analysis) framework, the Influencing (I) trait is your engine’s high-revving turbo. It is the energy of persuasion, optimism, and verbal communication. While high Compliance (Accuracy) or Steadiness...

In the world of the Thomas International PPA (Personal Profile Analysis) , we often talk about our "natural" profile—the comfortable cruising speed where we feel most authentic. For some leaders, that natural state is one of support, steady collaboration, and thoughtful consensus (often characterized by high S teadiness or C ompliance). But leadership isn't a single-speed journey. There are moments—a looming deadline, a team conflict, or a stalled project—where your natural "diplomatic" pace...