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Merah Putih... Incorporated?
Merah Putih once united Indonesia against colonial rule. Today it appears across government and commercial initiatives. Has the symbol become a brand?
Aug 9
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Leigh McKiernon
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When Is a Promotion Not Really a Promotion?
Responsibility inflation is quietly reshaping the workplace, asking employees to contribute at the next level while often being paid at the last one.
Jul 16
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Leigh McKiernon
1
Can a Commissioner Be Independent If They Owe Their Seat to Someone Else?
Recent commissioner appointments have reignited questions about corporate governance, independence and political influence in Indonesia's largest…
Jul 14
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Leigh McKiernon
2
Who Really Holds Power in Indonesia?
Why would soldiers guard prosecutors? Why do police investigate prosecutors? Indonesia's institutions make more sense once you understand the history.
Jul 12
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Leigh McKiernon
4
Does Indonesia Understand The Risk It Is Asking People To Take?
A state-linked venture capital case has exposed a deeper problem for Indonesia: how to separate failure, risk, judgment, and corruption.
Jun 28
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Leigh McKiernon
4
Stop Selling Recruitment. Sell the Decision the Client Is Afraid to Make
Clients do not just buy recruitment. They buy confidence before making a senior hiring decision that could expose them.
May 13
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Leigh McKiernon
Why Do Startups Love Wasting Weeks Interviewing the Wrong People?
The best startup hiring teams do not chase endless applicants. They define roles clearly, source precisely, and move fast on strong candidates
May 4
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Leigh McKiernon
1
The Nadiem Chromebook Case: Why Both the Fan Club and the Mob Should Calm Down
The Nadiem case highlights how procurement policy, contested evidence, and strong opinions can blur the line between fact and assumption.
May 3
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Leigh McKiernon
8
Indonesia’s Corruption Problem Is Hurting the Global Value of Its Talent
Indonesia’s corruption ranking quietly devalues its talent, suppresses salaries, and weakens how Indonesian experience is trusted and priced globally.
Feb 22
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Leigh McKiernon
3
Why “Why Are You Here?” Is the Most Misanswered Interview Question
Most job candidates focus on what they’re escaping. Smart ones focus on what they’re choosing. Here’s how to get it right.
Feb 20
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Leigh McKiernon
People Say The New BI Deputy Governor Isn't Qualified For the Job. But Hear Me Out...
Indonesia’s central bank appointment has sparked a debate on nepotism, experience, and whether confidence can replace competence in high-risk leadership…
Feb 1
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Leigh McKiernon
2
Why Most People Can’t Write a Decent CV If Their Life Depended On It
If your CV needs 8 pages to prove you’re senior, you’re not. Hiring teams reject bloated, chaotic resumes. Here's what actually works.
Jan 22
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Leigh McKiernon
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