You’ve finished the book. Want to see how Sam’s leadership journey continues?

Act I took you through the foundations and early triumphs of Sam's rise.

Act II saw him scale new heights as a senior leader in a global corporation.

But the story isn’t complete yet.

Welcome to the world of Leadership is not Automatic — The Readers’ Hub!


Act III: Leadership Legacy picks up where Act II leaves off, chronicling Sam’s foray into the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.

In this final act, Sam faces the ultimate test of his leadership:

·       Navigating extreme tension with a business partner,

·       Being beaten down by fierce competition,

·       Wrestling with the chaos of an acquisition,

·       And ultimately ... fighting the greatest battle of all: winning back the hearts of his people.

Witness the full arc of Sam’s transformation across a decade of leadership, from 2009 (Act I) to 2019 (Act III) — a journey through ambition, failure, resilience, and legacy.

What did you think of the book?

I’d love to hear how the book resonated with you. Whether a single insight struck a chord or the whole thing shifted your perspective,  your words mean the world. 

  • "This isn't a book filled with buzzwords and corporate jargon. It's one that tells the truth. If you're mentoring someone stepping into a leadership role, give them this book. If you're the one stepping up, read it before you make your next big call."

    Timothy Tiah, Co-founder of Colony & Award-Winning Entrepreneur

  • “What makes this book a must-read for today’s leaders is the richness of its coaching conversations. It’s not just insightful—it’s a practical, empowering guide through the tough, messy situations every leader faces.

    Janet Lee, CEO & Culture Consultant, Ninety Five Percent, an award-winning corporate culture consultancy

  • "Both a mirror and a mentor within the pages. It doesn't give you answers, but it helps you ask better questions."

    Peilin Lee, Head of Marketing, Coach

  • "This book is accessible and deeply practical. In today's day and age, individuals are thrust into many situations in office and outside office, and leaders are not just those with high positions. This book shows that a leader can be made through practical steps and support. This book is for everyone regardless of whether you hold a leadership title today."

    Eileen Ooi, APAC CEO, PHD Media

  • “Leadership is a muscle.” This book tackles leadership at its core showcasing the story of Sam. Sam’s progression from self-discovery and awareness to empathy managing both upwards and downwards illustrates a narrative that is highly relatable to those in the workforce.

    Andrew Lim, CFO of Gushcloud International

About the Authors

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  • Seok Hian is the founder of IKIGAI Consultancy Services Pte Ltd which specialises in organisation development, leadership training, and coaching.

    Drawing on more than 25 years of HR and leadership experience, she has taken on various roles ranging from generalist, business partner, regional role, coach, trainer, and consultant. She now works closely with co-founders, business owners, and young leaders to help them scale their leadership and build effective teams.

    Seok Hian’s Ikigai is to help people become better versions of themselves.

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  • Kausern is the Founder and Managing Director of Building Better Leaders. He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of a leading influencer and content marketing company in Malaysia, where he led the organisation for over eight years.

    With more than 20 years of experience leading young professionals in the marketing and advertising industries, Kausern believes the fastest way to make a meaningful impact on young people in the workplace is through intentional leadership and human connection.

    Kausern’s Ikigai is: Always try to leave people feeling better than when you first met them, because people will forget what you said or did—but they will never forget how you made them feel.

    He is an HRD Corp Accredited Trainer and an International Coach Federation (ICF) Accredited Coach. A movie buff at heart, Kausern often uses scenes from films in his training and coaching sessions to spark insight and inspiration.

Keep Growing!

Kausern and Seok Hian also consults, run workshops and coach leaders — all designed to help managers become more influential, impactful, and deeply human in how they lead.

Whether you're looking to grow your team’s leadership capacity or collaborate on media, partnerships, or events — we’d love to connect.

Building Better Leaders – A space for transformation, not just information.

You’re not alone in wanting to lead better.

You’re not alone in wanting to lead better.