ACTS for Transformation

18/11/2025

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋.

After countless hours of writing, editing, and living the principles of "Quiet Power"... to finally hold the first sample copy of my book is... wow.

This isn't just paper and ink. This is a playbook for every quiet, thoughtful leader who's been told they need to be "louder" to make an impact.

It’s so fitting that this arrived the exact week we're publishing one of my favourite articles in the "Quiet Power" series.

We're all trained to spot the "obvious" talent—the loudest voice, the charismatic star. But what about the masterpieces we're missing? The quiet analyst who's a brilliant storyteller? The shy developer who's a natural mentor?

Great leaders aren't just stars. They are CURATORS. They see the genius others overlook.

That’s the topic of this week's "𝑬𝑰 & 𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒚" blog: "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬."
This blog is a just a snippet of the idea in the book. The entire playbook is in this book.

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 (𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭!) 🇲🇾
To celebrate this moment, I'm opening a special pre-order for the paperback, exclusively for my Malaysian community at a special price! You will be the very first to get it.
𝐏𝐑𝐄-𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 "Quiet Power: Leading with Impact" (Special Malaysian Price) via the link in the first comment! 👇

Read this week's full blog here: https://acts4transformation.com/the-curator-of-talent-how-introverts-spot-and-nurture/

Share this post! Let’s celebrate the Curators.
Comment below. Let's make this real. 👇
For discussion: Who was the "Curator" in YOUR career? Tag the leader who saw a hidden strength in you and gave it a chance to shine! 🌟

12/11/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩. ✋
𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 "thinking out loud" in meetings.
𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 using a "verbal shotgun" and hoping an idea lands.

The loudest voice doesn't win. The clearest one does.
What if you could change the entire direction of a frantic meeting with 10 perfectly chosen words?
This is the "Linguistic Scalpel," and it's an introvert's superpower. 🗡️

My new blog, "'𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝': 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧," is live. We're exploring how to stop adding to the noise and start adding value.

My upcoming book will not teach you to be an extrovert.
It will teach you to be the most powerful, quiet person in the room.
And for my friends and readers in Malaysia 🇲🇾, you get the first, exclusive, special-price access to the paperback. This isn't on global Amazon yet. This is for you.
𝓟𝓻𝓮-𝓸𝓻𝓭𝓮𝓻 "𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭" (Special Malaysian Price) via the link in the first comment! 👇

Read this week's full blog here: https://acts4transformation.com/one-thoughtful-word-the-precision-of-introvert-communication/
If this resonates, you know what to do:
Share this post. Let's end noisy meetings.

Comment below. Let's discuss. 👇
For discussion: Share a time when one, quiet, thoughtful comment completely changed the direction of a meeting. What happened?

04/11/2025

We’ve all seen it.
The leader who makes the most noise. 💥
The "Surface Explosion" that gets all the attention... but changes nothing.
What if the real power isn't the cannonball?
What if it's the "Depth Charge"? 💧

The quiet, strategic idea that drops in, goes deep, and creates a shockwave that changes everything.
This is the focus of our 4th article in the 10-week "Quiet Power" series. In this week's "EI & Relationship Mastery" blog, we explore: "The Depth Charge: Making an Impact Without Making a Noise."

My upcoming book, "Quiet Power: Leading with Impact," will not teach you how to be a charismatic, table-thumping speaker.
It will teach you how to be the quietest person in the room... and the most powerful.

My community gets a special pre-order price. This is your chance.
Pre-order "Quiet Power" (Special Price!) via the link in the first comment. 👇

Read this week's full article here: https://acts4transformation.com/the-depth-charge-making-impact-without-making-noise/

If you're tired of the noise, you know what to do:
Subscribe to the newsletter to get all 10 deep dives.
Share this post if you're a fellow "Depth Charge" leader.
Comment below. Let's get real. 👇

For discussion: Share a time you (or a colleague) used a quiet "Depth Charge" (a single question, a well-timed memo) that created a massive shockwave. What happened?

Good morning from Kuala Lumpur. Let’s picture two different kinds of power. The first one is easy to imagine because we see it in movies and, […]

28/10/2025

Panic is contagious. 🦠
But so is calm. 🧘‍♂️

When a crisis hits, your team isn't watching the problem; they're watching YOU.

The leader who panics injects fear. They get compliance, not creativity. Their team stops solving the problem and starts surviving the leader.
The leader who stays serene acts as an anchor. Their composure isn't apathy; it's an active, strategic tool. It sends a powerful, non-verbal signal: "The situation is chaotic, but we are not. It is safe to think."

This is the "Strength in Serenity," and it's the focus of our 3rd article in the 10-week 'Quiet Power' series for my "EI & Relationship Mastery" blog.

This concept—that your inner state is your most powerful leadership tool—is a central pillar of my upcoming book.

And I'm thrilled to announce a special pre-order price for my community. This is your chance to get the full playbook.
Pre-order "Quiet Power: Leading with Impact" (Special Price!) via the link in the first comment! 👇

Read this week's full article here: https://acts4transformation.com/strength-in-serenity-calm-demeanour-builds-resilient-teams/
If this resonates, you know what to do:
Subscribe to the newsletter to get all 10 deep dives.
Share this post with a leader who needs to read this today.

Comment below. Let's get real. 👇
For discussion: Think of a leader who was an "Anchor of Calm" in a crisis. How did their composure directly impact you and the team's outcome?

27/10/2025

We're often taught that leadership power is a microphone on a stage. A booming voice, a charismatic speech.
But what if true, lasting power isn't found in the spotlight, but in the quiet, focused presence of a one-on-one conversation? What if the most influential tool a leader has is their ability to listen?

This is the core of our second article in the brand new 10-week series, "Quiet Power: Leading with Lasting Impact."In this week's blog, we explore: "Leading by Listening: The Empathetic Edge of the Quietly Powerful."
We dive into stories that illustrate how deep, empathetic listening can forge unbreakable trust and motivate teams more effectively than any speech.
Read the full article here: https://acts4transformation.com/leading-by-listening-empathetic-edge-quietly-powerful/

This empathetic edge is a cornerstone of my upcoming book, "Quiet Power: Leading with Impact." If this week's article resonates with you, the book is your complete field guide. To celebrate this new series, I'm offering a special pre-order price for my community.
Pre-order your copy via the link in the first comment! 👇

If you believe listening is a leadership superpower, please:
Share this post with leaders who value understanding over broadcasting.

Let's reflect on the power of being heard.
For discussion: Think of a time you felt TRULY heard by a leader. What did they do that made you feel so understood, and what impact did that single act of listening have on you?

17/10/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝? For me, it's the invisible battles our children might be fighting, battles that often go unnoticed until it's too late.

The recent incident in a Malaysian school is a devastating reminder: we cannot afford to neglect the mental health of our children. Emotions like anger, revenge, and deep-seated sadness can fester, just as alluded to in the suspect's note.
It's time to cut through the stigma of seeking mental wellbeing counselling. Our children are growing up in an increasingly complex world, facing pressures we might not fully grasp. They need safe spaces to process, to express, and to heal.

Since 2005, I've had the privilege of assisting families in both Singapore and Malaysia, helping them navigate difficult emotions, build stronger relationships, and foster resilience. Every child deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported.

Don't wait for a crisis. Let's start the conversation now. If you're a parent, educator, or someone who cares about the next generation, consider reaching out. A simple conversation can be the first step towards transformation.

14/10/2025

Think you're too quiet to be a great leader? That's what society wants you to believe.
For too long, the "extrovert ideal" has dominated the leadership narrative. We're told to be loud, be bold, and command the room. If that doesn't come naturally, it's easy to feel like you're not "leadership material".
But what if your quiet nature isn't a limitation? What if it's your most powerful leadership asset waiting to be unlocked? The photo was taken when I was one of the career mentors for graduates and those that had just started their careers, held in 2023 at Sunway Lagoon Event Hall.
Join me, Kindaichi Lee, author of Quiet Power, for a FREE 1-hour live webinar that will reshape how you view your own potential.
🚀 The Unspoken Advantage: Tapping the Hidden Genius in Your Quiet Leaders
In this session, we will dismantle limiting beliefs and show you how to:
✔️ Discover why your ability for deep thinking and reflection is a strategic superpower in the tech industry.
✔️ Learn to lead with empathy and authenticity to build unshakeable trust with your team.
✔️ Build the quiet confidence to command respect and influence outcomes—without changing your personality.
This is your chance to stop trying to be a different kind of leader and start becoming a more powerful version of the leader you already are.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Kuala Lumpur, GMT+8)
📍 Where: Live on Zoom
This session is live, interactive, and completely free. Spots are limited to ensure a quality experience.
It's time to stop trying to be louder and start leading with your quiet strength. Register FREE now: Link at comment.

13/10/2025

Is your leadership calendar a battlefield, conquered by back-to-back meetings? We glorify the "Action Hero" leader who's always in motion, but what's the true cost of this constant rush?

What if the most powerful strategic work doesn't happen in the chaos, but in the quiet? What if reflection isn't passivity, but a leadership superpower?

This marks the beginning of a brand new 10-week series, "Quiet Power: Leading with Lasting Impact," drawn directly from the core concepts of my upcoming book. Our first article is here: "The Still-point of Strategy: How Introverted Reflection Forges Powerful Vision."

We explore how deliberately stepping back from the noise is where the most robust and insightful strategies are born.
Read the full article here: Click on the article link. https://acts4transformation.com/the-still-point-introvert-reflection-forges-powerful-vision/

This idea of finding strength in stillness is the very heart of my book, "Quiet Power: Leading with Impact." To celebrate this new series, I'm thrilled to offer a special pre-order price exclusively for my community.
Pre-order your physical copy of "Quiet Power: Leading with Impact" via the link here! 👇(for Malaysia readers).
https://forms.gle/8NADGWNWNudrQ8ja7!

If you believe in the power of deep thought over frantic action, please:
Share this post with fellow leaders who need a moment to breathe.

Let's start this new chapter with a moment of reflection.
For discussion: How do you intentionally create "thinking time" in your busy schedule, and what challenges do you face in protecting it?

08/10/2025

For ten weeks, we've journeyed together with "The Introvert's Compass." Today, we reach our final destination by asking a big question: Is your network a transactional "web of contacts" or a vibrant "constellation of collaborators"?
This is the heart of my 10th and final article in the series for my blog. It’s titled: "Redefining 'Network': From a Web of Contacts to a Constellation of Collaborators."

We explore how introverts can flourish by building a supportive, meaningful ecosystem based on mutual respect and shared purpose, not just transactions. It's a powerful and, I hope, inspiring new way to see connection.
Read the final article in our series here: https://acts4transformation.com/redefining-network-from-web-of-contacts-to-collaborators/

This "constellation" concept is a cornerstone of my upcoming book, "Quiet Power: Leading with Impact." As a thank you for being on this journey with me, I'm offering a special pre-order price exclusively for my newsletter community.
Pre-order "Quiet Power" at a special price via the link! 👇 (for Malaysia readers).
https://forms.gle/8NADGWNWNudrQ8ja7

Thank you for an incredible ten weeks. If this series has changed your perspective, please:
Share this post with your network.

Let's end with one final reflection.
For discussion: Who is one person you consider a true "star" in your professional constellation, and why do you admire them?

24/09/2025

Whether we're building a professional relationship on LinkedIn or creating a safe space in a therapy session, the foundation is the same: authentic, deliberate connection. This principle is the very soul of my upcoming book.
You can pre-order your copy of "Quiet Power: Leading with Impact" here: https://forms.gle/8NADGWNWNudrQ8ja7

This week's newsletter on "Digital Networking for the Deliberate Connector" sparked so many great conversations about using online tools with intention. It’s a topic that goes to the very heart of my work, and it’s precisely why I am so excited about the webinar I'm conducting for therapists from all over the world this Friday afternoon:
"The Art of Therapeutic Listening: Building Rapport and Trust".

In an age of telehealth and digital sessions, the ability to create profound trust and rapport through a screen isn't just a skill—it's an ethical necessity. True, deep listening is the core technology that makes therapy work, regardless of the platform. It is the quiet, sacred space where healing begins.

I cannot wait to share these insights with fellow practitioners, connecting my work as an ICF Mindset Coach and a Family Counsellor. It feels like a true culmination of my passions.

You can read the full article here: https://acts4transformation.com/digital-networking-for-deliberate-connector/

15/09/2025

The event is over. The real work—and the real magic—begins now.

A pocketful of business cards means nothing. A single, thoughtful follow-up means everything. The quiet work you do after a conversation is what transforms a fleeting moment into a lasting alliance. This is where introverts don't just compete; we excel.

In this week's "EI & Relationship Mastery" blog, we're exploring the art of the follow-up. The 7th article in my "The Introvert's Compass" series is here: "The 'Follow-Up Alchemist': Turning Brief Encounters into Lasting Professional Friendships."

I share a 5-ingredient formula for crafting the perfect, non-generic follow-up that adds value and builds genuine trust.
Read the full article and learn the formula here: https://acts4transformation.com/the-follow-up-alchemist-brief-encounters-into-lasting-friendships/

This concept of leveraging quiet strengths is the very heart of my upcoming book, "Quiet Power: Leading with Impact." If this series resonates with you, I invite you to be among the first to read the full story.
You can pre-order your copy now! Link is in the first comment.

If you believe the follow-up is the most important part of networking, please:
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Let's discuss what makes a real connection stick. 👇
For discussion: What’s the most memorable follow-up you’ve ever received, and why did it stand out to you?

Good morning. It’s Monday here in Kuala Lumpur and also a public holiday, a day for setting intentions. Let’s start with a familiar scene. The networking […]

08/09/2025

In a world drowning in noise, the person who truly listens possesses a superpower. 🦸‍♂️

Most networking is about talking. Proving your value. Making your point. But what if the fastest path to trust and influence isn't speaking at all?

In this week's "EI & Relationships Mastery" blog, we dive deep into this idea. The 6th article in my "The Introvert's Compass" series is here. It’s titled: "Listening Louder Than You Speak: How Introverts Build Trust Through Attentive Networking."

We explore how your natural ability to listen isn't a passive skill—it's your most active and powerful tool for cutting through the noise and building unshakable professional relationships.

Read the full article here: https://acts4transformation.com/listening-louder-than-speak-introverts-build-trust/

If you believe that understanding is the foundation of influence, please:
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Let's elevate the quality of our conversations. 👇
For our discussion: What's the difference between merely "hearing" someone and truly "listening" to them? Share a time you experienced the difference.

Good afternoon. I want you to pause for a moment and just listen. What do you hear? The hum of your computer, the distant sound of […]