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11/06/2026

Something a participant said about facing what we avoid🔑

Shared by eTACSEN Managing Director Terence Yeung

I want to share something a participant said after a recent Everything DiSC® Certification session, because I think it might resonate with you too.

At the end of the workshop, one of the learners stayed back to share a reflection. He was honest in a way that caught me off guard. He said:

"Maybe originally, when facing my leaders… I wanted to escape."

That line landed heavily in the room. Because I think many of us know that feeling. The instinct to avoid. To stay quiet. To hope the difficult moment passes.

Then he continued: "This course inspired me on how to face it. How to understand. And I very quickly took action — I started some conversations. Because I really want to build a relationship and trust with them."


🏆What I'm learning (again and again)
I used to think I was teaching a behavioural framework - DiSC Styles, the language of priorities and preferences.

But what I keep witnessing is something quieter and more personal. People don't just learn about others in these sessions. They learn that the person they've been avoiding — maybe a leader, a peer, someone they find difficult — is not unknowable. They're just different. And that difference, once understood, stops feeling like a threat and starts feeling like a doorway.

There's a moment when a participant realises: "I don't have to escape this person. I just need to approach them differently. And I can do that."

That moment is not about memorising a model. It's about courage. The quiet kind of courage that shows up in a hallway conversation you've been putting off for months.


💡An invitation to reflect
I'd like to invite you to sit with just one question, quietly, for yourself:

Is there a conversation someone on your team is avoiding right now? One that, if it were handled with a little more understanding and a little more skill, might change something important?

If the answer is yes, perhaps it's worth pausing to consider what could shift if that conversation were approached differently.

And in the meantime, I hope that participant's courage — the decision to stop escaping and start building — gives you something to think about. It certainly did for me.

02/06/2026

eTACSEN will be conducting a Beyond the Border: Decoding Hong Kong-Mainland Workplace Dynamics (跨越邊界：洞察香港與內地職場動態) program, co-organized with HKIHRM. Please refer to the following details.

- Date: 3 July 2026 (Fri)
- Time: 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
- Language: Cantonese (with materials in English)

This program will cover:
· Recognise cultural, communicational, and personal friction points
· Understand the key cultural differences between Hong Kong and Mainland teams
· Use Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions framework to diagnose and resolve team collaboration challenges
· Identify practical strategies to bridge communication gaps and build effective cross-border collaborations
· Leave with a personal action plan to improve cross-border interaction

Details on HKIHRM website: https://www.hkihrm.org/product/%e8%b7%a8%e8%b6%8a%e9%82%8a%e7%95%8c%ef%bc%9a%e6%b4%9e%e5%af%9f%e9%a6%99%e6%b8%af%e8%88%87%e5%85%a7%e5%9c%b0%e8%81%b7%e5%a0%b4%e5%8b%95%e6%85%8b-beyond-the-border-decoding-hong-kong-mainland-workpla/

All enquiries and registrations should be directed to HKIHRM.

Enquiry: Ms Carrie Yip | Tel: (852) 2837 3890

Email: [email protected]

Venue: HKIHRM, Units 1810-15, 18/F, Millennium City 2, 378 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong (3-minute walk from Ngau Tau Kok MTR station exit A) Language: Cantonese (with materials in English) CPD Hours: 3.5 Pricing:     Price Member HK$1,200 New Member (Inclusive of new membership jo...

26/05/2026

The Leadership Challenge: Timeless Traits of Admired Leaders

What makes a leader truly admired? For more than forty years, The Leadership Challenge® has asked people across cultures and industries to identify the qualities they most value in leaders. Despite dramatic changes in workplace trends, technology, and generational expectations, the answers remain strikingly consistent. The top four traits—honesty, competence, inspiration, and a forward-looking vision—have stood the test of time.

Read more: https://www.etacsen.com/18964/

21/05/2026

Effective leadership begins with self‑awareness—understanding your own style and recognizing how it differs from others. Leaders who appreciate these differences overcome blind spots, challenge assumptions, and make wiser decisions. By drawing on diverse perspectives, they inspire richer dialogue, greater creativity, and stronger synergy, transforming differences into genuine strength.

20/05/2026

When Expectations Rise Exemplary Leadership Must Follow

By Janelle Beck, Senior Copy Editor & Tracey Carney, EdD, Research Manager

Organizations everywhere are navigating a moment defined by accelerating expectations. Workloads are heavier, uncertainty is persistent, and leaders find themselves balancing the needs of overwhelmed teams with the realities of a rapidly shifting workplace. It can feel like pressure is rising from every direction.

But pressure itself isn’t the problem.

The latest research from Wiley Workplace Intelligence reveals something that won’t come as a surprise for those who follow The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®: high expectations do not inherently erode engagement. In fact, when people feel connected, supported, and aligned, they’re not only willing to rise to the challenge, but they’re also energized by the momentum of shared values.

The findings point to a clear truth: how leaders show up matters more than the work itself. When leaders work in alignment and model the behaviors they expect from others, engagement becomes a collective strength as entire organizations work towards common goals.

Read more: https://www.etacsen.com/18923/

29/04/2026

eTACSEN will be conducting a "Stakeholder Influence & Engagement: Practical Skills for HR & L&D" program, co-organized with HKIHRM. Please refer to the following details.

- Date: 16 May 2026 (Sat)
- Time: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Language: Cantonese (with materials in English)

What You Will Learn
- Identify and prioritise key stakeholders using practical frameworks
- Uncover stakeholders’ real needs and hidden concerns
- Apply questioning techniques such as SPIN framework
- Turn resistance into support and advocacy
- Develop a personalised action plan for your initiative

Details on HKIHRM website: https://www.hkihrm.org/product/stakeholder-influence-engagement-practical-skills-for-hr-ld/

All enquiries and registrations should be directed to HKIHRM.

Enquiry: Ms Carrie Yip | Tel: (852) 2837 3890
Email: [email protected]

Venue: HKIHRM, Units 1810-15, 18/F, Millennium City 2, 378 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong (3-minute walk from Ngau Tau Kok MTR station exit A) Language: Cantonese (with materials in English) CPD Hours: 3.5 Pricing:     Price Member HK$1,200 New Member (Inclusive of new membership jo...

23/04/2026

eTACSEN will be conducting an Everything DiSC Trainer Certification program, co-organized with HKIHRM. Please refer to the following details.

- Date: 23 & 30 May 2026 (Sat)
- Time: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Language: Cantonese (with materials in English)

This certification program will cover
- Deepen your understanding of the DiSC model, theory, research, and key principles
- Explore how to build custom solutions and deliver impactful DiSC learning experiences using the new Everything DiSC®
- Practice facilitation and coaching techniques while receiving feedback in a safe environment
- Familiarise yourself with the full Everything DiSC® application suite

Details on HKIHRM website: https://www.hkihrm.org/product/everything-disc-trainer-certification/

All enquiries and registrations should be directed to HKIHRM.

Enquiry: Ms Carrie Yip | Tel: (852) 2837 3890
Email: [email protected]

Venue: HKIHRM, Units 1810-15, 18/F, Millennium City 2, 378 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon (3-minute walk from Ngau Tau Kok MTR station exit A) Language: Cantonese (with materials in English) CPD Hours: 14 Pricing: Price Early Bird Offer [Only if enrolment & payment are received by 17 April 2026]...

09/04/2026

When leaders consistently live the values they ask of others, they build trust, foster commitment, and shape a culture where excellence thrives. Modeling the way is the cornerstone of sustaining leadership success.

24/03/2026

How The Leadership Challenge Shapes Values-Based Leadership

Leadership today is defined not only by results but by the principles that drive those results. The 7th edition of The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner reinforces a crucial truth: extraordinary leadership is rooted in values. For L&D leaders and Training Managers, this perspective is essential when designing leadership training that equips managers to lead with credibility and long-term impact.

Why Values Matter in Leadership
Values-based leadership is not a slogan—it is a practice. Kouzes and Posner emphasize “Model the Way,” one of their Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership. This involves clarifying personal values and aligning them with organizational principles. When leaders act consistently with shared values, they build trust, credibility, and enduring commitment—qualities that short-term performance metrics can never replace.
For senior executives and managers navigating rapid market shifts, values serve as a compass. They provide stability during uncertainty and ensure that leadership actions remain authentic and credible.

Read more: https://www.etacsen.com/18889/

18/03/2026

The CEO Didn’t Believe in Training. How an L&D Leader Changed His Mind?
Shared by eTACSEN Managing Director Terence Yeung

I recently heard a story from a participant (Maya) in my class about how she led the way in changing the CEO’s mind that training was only a cost center with little value.


Maya is a Learning and Development (L&D) manager with limited budget and authority. When she came on board, her team was generally seen as administrators of wellness and welfare programs rather than strategic partners. Yet, through five leadership practices, she shifted that perception:


The Five Practices in Action
Model the Way
Maya did not wait for resources. She started by aligning a shared purpose with her team: “We are strategic partners who enable business performance, not wellness program administrators.” She led by example, rolled up her sleeves and showed the team how.


Inspire a Shared Vision
Maya painted a picture of a future where L&D is sought after as a value-adding partner: “One day, senior leaders will come to us for advice on people development matters because our expertise is recognised as vital to organizational growth”. This vision gave her team meaning and direction beyond daily tasks.


Challenge the Process
Maya knew she could not change the whole organisation overnight. So, she targeted one small win: the Sales Department, where the value could be directly visible.
- Their needs? Business etiquette, presentation, selling skills, negotiation.
- The problem? No budget for external consultants.
- The decision? The team built the training materials themselves - tailored to real sales scenarios.

What did she prove?
High-impact training does not require a big budget. It requires business insight and the courage to start.


Enable Others to Act
Maya paired team members with complementary strengths - design, facilitation, stakeholder communication - and upskilled them to own the solution.


Encourage the Heart
Maya celebrated small wins publicly – like a well-designed slide, a tough client conversation handled well. She made sure every contributor felt seen.


The Outcome
The training was delivered. The feedback was immediate: “I can use this tomorrow.”
But the real shift happened in the boardroom.
Maya walked in not with a proposal, but with evidence:
Behaviour change
Skill application in real client meetings
Early commercial impact
For the first time, a senior leader said: “Perhaps training is not just a cost. Perhaps it is an investment.”


Why This Story Matters
No big budget. No external consultants. No restructuring.
Just a middle manager, her team, and five leadership practices.
Leadership is not a position. It is a decision to act.
If that resonates with you, this story is yours.