Jarod Lee Notes

Today, let's explore the power of thinking beyond the ordinary – a concept often thrown around but rarely embraced when the going gets tough. Creative thinking is not a random exercise; it's that eureka moment when a solution illuminates your mind, potentially paving the way for your next financial milestone. Now, let’s delve into Design Thinking, a widely recognized method for fostering innovation. What are the steps in design thinking? There are five pivotal stages: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. Join me as I share how I leverage design thinking to brainstorm, offering insights into solutions that could transform your approach. Your thoughts and feedback are highly valued, so please feel free to share them in the comment section below. Empathize: Put yourself in their shoes – that's the essence. The initial stage of design thinking is to empathize with your users, comprehending their needs, pain points, and motivations. It's essential to solve problem

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a situation where either you or your entire team needs to think outside the box? If, like me, you spend most of your time working alone, you might encounter this situation frequently. Perhaps you're a team leader who has to navigate this challenge while also managing the dynamic aspects of a team, which can be hair-pulling at times. But don't worry; there are many ways to overcome these challenges and become more efficient and effective employees. I'm going to share with you a method that I regularly use called design thinking. What is Design Thinking? Design thinking is a creative and human-centered approach to solving complex problems. While it's not clear who created it, some early influences include John Dewey, Herbert Simon, Horst Rittel, and Richard Buchanan. Design thinking emerged from the fields of architecture and engineering in the 1950s and 1960s, gaining popularity in the business world in the 1990s and 2000s, thanks to

It was 6 years ago when I decided to become certified with Meta (formerly known as Facebook), and today marks the 3rd time I have recertified myself. I asked myself, why should I bother to be recertified officially, and yet, generally, what you do after what you know and deliver results is more important than what you are certified for. I also asked myself when is the time for me to move on to the next level of certification. If you have any suggestions for me, please let me know. Where to Get Meta Certified You can visit Meta's Certification Page ( https://www.facebook.com/business/learn/certification/ ), where there are 7 certifications available. For marketers, here are the recommended 3 certifications: - 100-101: Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate. - 200-101: Meta Certified Marketing Science Professional. - 300-101: Meta Certified Creative Strategy Professional. For in-house or agency digital marketing specialists planning to invest in buying ads, here are the recommend

A Reflection on HRD Corp's Certification Program I consider myself truly fortunate to have been a part of a transformative journey. As a professional working in the white-collar world for the past two decades, I believed I had left my training knowledge and skills back in 2010. However, everything changed after today – and I'm excited to share my experience with you. What is HRD Corp HRD Corp, (https://hrdcorp.gov.my/) a distinguished Malaysian government agency, is committed to providing exceptional training and development programs for our nation's workforce. Today, I proudly hold their Train-The-Trainer (TTT) certification, a credential designed to equip professionals like us with the skills and knowledge needed to conduct highly effective training sessions. If you're curious to explore this incredible opportunity further, I encourage you to visit HRD Corp's website. It's a decision that can redefine your professional journey. Completing the HRD Corp certific

You are right! LinkedIn does have scammers lurking around and hunting for potential victims. LinkedIn is also vulnerable to scammer attacks as a platform for only professional networking. Today, I want to share with you how to protect yourself and also protect others from scammer attacks. One of the ways is to apply for a verification badge. There are 3 ways you can apply for a verification badge. You can apply via identity verification if you U.S., Canada, Mexico, and India. The 2nd way is via workplace verification, which you can apply via Microsoft Entra Verified ID, LinkedIn Learning License, work email, and last but not educational institution. All these are only available for selected companies. Here is the step-by-step to do it. 1. Go to your LinkedIn profile and click on your profile “Your Picture”. 2. Under the "Profile" tab, scroll down and click on the "Setting" menu. 3. Select the “Account preference” menu  4. Select the “Verifications” menu 5. You would

2 years have flown by, and it feels like just yesterday I was... well, I don't even remember what I was up to yesterday! But you know what, 2 years is a good chunk of time, and a lot can go down in those years. Time, it's a funny thing, isn't it? It can mend, it can mess up, it can build, it can break, and it's pretty priceless. You can't buy it, and you sure can't ditch it either. The future? Who knows what it holds, but I'm stoked to find out. I'm ready to tackle whatever comes my way. I'm pumped to seize the day, live it up, and make every moment count. 😬 But, here's the twist, there are times when I can't help but feel like I might be missing out on something. You know, that good ol' FOMO - the "Fear of Missing Out." It's real, and lots of us grapple with it. Do you share the same feeling? You are not alone. What is FOMO FOMO - it's something many of us can totally relate to. In a world packed with constant updates,

  Today, I want to talk about writing or publishing an ebook from Malaysia. I've been trying for a few months, and from time to time, it's more challenging than climbing Mount Kinabalu. I have a few points that I want to share with you. If you are looking to publish an ebook to build your brand name, your personal IP, or any other purposes hope this will be helpful to you. 3 Popular Online Bookstores So, let's start off with how do you publish an ebook? The first way to publish e-books is via Google Play Store. Why do I recommend Google Play Store as the first choice? Because Google Play Store are the main Android system being used worldwide. Without having a second thought, by publishing your ebook into Google Play Store, you will ultimately get the widest coverage. Even if you are an iOS user, you can still download the Google Play Book onto your phone or iPad to read it. I'll come back to the challenges related to Google Play Store later, but here you go. This is the