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Mr. Han Kok Kwang's book: "So What If You Don't Have A Degree".
Han Kok Kwang is a Partner of Decision Processes International (DPI), an international management consulting and human resource development firm which specializes in helping organizations improve the quality of their strategic and operational decisions.
A man of multiple roles, Han is a Certified Behavioural Consultant, Senior Corporate Manager, Author, Trainer, Speaker, University Lecturer and Entrepreneur.
Since he started his career in the mid 80's, he has worked with thousands of Executives and Managers in enhancing human and corporate performance. Some of the companies with whom he has worked include CISCO, Public Utilities Board, Fraser & Neave, Seagate, SBC Enterprises, the Royal Singapore Air Force, American International Assurance Co Ltd and Singapore Polymer Corporation.
In recognition of his contributions to the field of HRM, he was awarded the National Human Resource Professional of the Year Award in 1997 by the Singapore Human Resource Institute (SHRI), the National body for HR Professionals. This is the highest award for HR professionals and he was the youngest HR Manager to win the prestigious award in 1997.
Effectively bilingual, Han has an MBA (Distinction) from the University of Hull (UK) and professional qualifications in Marketing, Management Consulting, HRM, Compensation Management and People Development. He was a Bank Scholar and the First Singaporean to win The Best Paper prize (Worldwide) in Financial Control at an international professional examination.
A Certified Trainer from the Accelerated Learning Institute (USA) and the Master Trainer Institute of New York (USA), Han brings with him value-added experience and exposure harnessed from his many years in both the service and manufacturing industries. His programs have consistently received excellent ratings and his
approach had been described as "interactive, practical, insightful and
learner-centred".
A strong advocate of lifelong learning, Han believes that one of the best ways to learn is to teach. He was a Volunteer Canoeing Instructor with a national community group in the '80s, where weekends were spent teaching the masses the art and science of sea canoeing. Since 1994, he has been sharing his professional
experience as an Associate Lecturer for the Singapore Polytechnic, The University of Bradford (UK) and The University of Western Sydney, MacArthur (Australia) in their business programs in Singapore. He specializes in Human Resource Management, Organization Behaviour and Management.
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Mr. Sim Wong Hoo's book: "Chaotic Thoughts from the Old Millenium".
"Sim Wong Hoo and Creative are household names throughout Asia.
In fact, it is not an over-statement to say that Sim is a legend ... an inspiration
to many who are working hard to make a different in their lives and the lives of
others. He is an example of how an individual from humble beginnings
can achieve so much in life, through hard work, true grit, courage,
and creativity."
"Any book written by Sim is always too late. Over the years, people from all over the world and all walks of life have been waiting with much anticipation and interests in getting to know Sim's secret to success. All of a sudden, it came. Better late than never ... Sim's book is finally published.!!!"
Everyone of us here at Singapore-Best.Com has a copy of Sim's book, either
in english or chinese. We have read them from cover to cover, many times over.
We have read them while we are working (when our boss wasn't around) .. we have read
them while eating (ouch .. look at the curry stain on page 138) .. we have read them
while waiting at traffic lights (huh?) .. we've read them while we are in bed (yep,
that's how one of our spouse has threatened to cut up a copy) ... you name it, and
you can find us reading "Chaotic Thoughts From The Old Millennium."
I have especially enjoyed the 1st chapter, "The Unplanned Holiday", where Sim shared with us his adventure to Mt Everest and the exciting "face-to-face" meeting with the Goddess of Chomolungma. It is simply awesome and very very inspiring. Hope to get my copy of the book autographed by him."
- Koo HB - Exec. Webmaster - Singapore-Best.Com
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Especially: "Chicken Soup For The Writer's Soul".
Editorial Review from Amazon.com:
Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul anthologizes 80 stories of
heartwarming writerly success. As is the trademark of the Chicken Soup series, these are feel-good stories about unforgettable relatives, encouraging teachers, serendipitous encounters, memorable experiences, positive outlooks, and, yes, seemingly unbearable adversity. But even the most tragic stories here are written to inspire. In fact, the success of many of the contributors seems a direct
result of their overwhelming misfortune: Christine Clifford parlayed her battle with breast cancer into a book of cancer-related cartoons (Not Now ... I'm Having a No Hair Day!). After his son, Nicholas, was shot by highway robbers in Italy and Nicholas's organs were donated to seven ailing Italian children, Reg Green chronicled the experience in The Nicholas Effect. More than a decade after a professor squelched her pen by telling her that her writing "stinks," Catherine Lanigan rebounded and went on to write Romancing the Stone). And Barbara Jeanne Fisher managed to write Stolen Moments, a romance, despite having five kids before embarking on a college degree, then being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and lupus.
Consuming the whole tureen's worth at once might be a bit much, but a spoonful here and there will help any struggling writer remember that they are part of a whole community of struggling writers. With contributions from Ernest J. Gaines, Terry McMillan, Sue Grafton, Steve Allen, George Plimpton, and Ray Bradbury. -- Jane Steinberg.
Book Description:
Being a writer can be a lonely and frustrating experience. The stories in this book by a wide range of professional writers, novelists, journalists, freelancers, poets and screenwriters will give readers
insight into the human trials, tribulations and triumphs of writers, and writers a source of inspiration
and commiseration. Contributors include: Ray Bradbury, Steve Allen, Dave Barry, Barbara Cartland, Sue Grafton, and more.
Whether readers are beginning writers, seasoned pros or writers at heart, the stories of purpose,
passion, endurance and success contained in Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul will inform,
entertain, uplift and inspire them. In its pages, they will learn important lessons on: the importance of
perseverance, the value of being yourself, the process of discovering your own voice, the need for
mentors and allies, and the power of following your heartfelt dreams.
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Last but not least, this website is also inspired by:
The Reader's Digest which I have been reading for the last 25 years.
In fact, the domain name for this website, "GraciousHearts.Com" got its inspiration
from a story in the July 1969 edition of the Reader's Digest, titled
"Rewards of A Gracious Heart".
Among the many inspiring and meaningful Reader's Digest's stories that I liked most are:
- "Rewards of A Gracious Heart"
- July 1969
- "Profits Of Praise" - June 1968
- "Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?" - March 1983
- "The Unexpected Answer" - Nov 1984
- "The Best Criticism I Ever Received" - Sept 1986
- "Resources To Last A Lifetime" - Aug 1983
- "The Way Of Acceptance" - June 1967
- "In Celebration Of Being Alive" - May 1980
- "The Secret Of True Happiness" - Sept 1989
- "How To Say Thank You" - Aug 1963
- "A Kindness Returned" - Oct 1981
- "The Power of Praise" - Aug 1984
- "Please, Don't Let It End This Way" - Dec 1980
- "Requiem For A Marriage" - Jan 1988
- "Love Is Not Enough" - Mar 1976
- "Forgiveness: The Healing Art" - Aug 1982
- "No Greater Love" - Sept 1987
- "Great Moments In Marriage"
- "How To Comfort Those Who Grieve" - Mar 1988
- "An Irish Love Story" - Apr 1986
- "That Night Jim Stayed To Supper" - Dec 1975
- "Journey Into Old Age" - Nov 1984
- "The Path My Mother Chose" - Sept 1989
- "I'll Never Forget You" - Mar 1983
- "If There's Anything I Can Do .." - Sept 1982
- "The Best Gift We Can Give" - June 1987
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