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Pearl Zhu is a digital leader whose career spans over two decades in technology, business, e-commerce, and global industry. She writes books like Digital Agility, Digital Master, and CIO Master, while running the popular 'Future of CIO' blog with millions of views. She brings cross-industrial, cross-cultural experience, applying insight, clarity, and strategic vision to help organizations navigate transformation. Her thought leadership blends foresight and practicality, helping leaders build agility, innovation, and cultural evolution. Her impact lies in elevating digital maturity and giving voice to what it means to lead in change.
"Forward-thinking means to focus on the future, even a few steps ahead, to build the long-term prosperity."
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"Forward-thinking means to focus on the future, even a few steps ahead, to build the long-term prosperity."

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"Creativity has often been analogized as "Thinking outside of the box."
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"Creativity has often been analogized as "Thinking outside of the box."

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"Analysis and synthesis are different mental muscles to serve different purposes."
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"Analysis and synthesis are different mental muscles to serve different purposes."

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"A problem-solving mind focuses on keeping the end in mind, to solve PROBLEMS in optimal ways."
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"A problem-solving mind focuses on keeping the end in mind, to solve PROBLEMS in optimal ways."

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"Fairness is one of the most significant traits in wisdom, the fairer you are, the wiser you become."
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"Fairness is one of the most significant traits in wisdom, the fairer you are, the wiser you become."

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"When there is fear, there is no trust."
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"When there is fear, there is no trust."

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"Innovators are pioneers, great problem-solvers; and creators of a better context."
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"Innovators are pioneers, great problem-solvers; and creators of a better context."

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"Strategy and execution represent the two sides of one and the same thing."
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"Strategy and execution represent the two sides of one and the same thing."

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"Unprofessionalism damages the business reputation and tarnishes the trust of society."
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"Unprofessionalism damages the business reputation and tarnishes the trust of society."

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"Creativity has many dimensions, with multi-faceted truth and myth and manifold knowledge."
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"Creativity has many dimensions, with multi-faceted truth and myth and manifold knowledge."

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"Only a positive mind can move the world forward."
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"Only a positive mind can move the world forward."

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"Culture is collective mindsets, attitudes, and behaviors."
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"Culture is collective mindsets, attitudes, and behaviors."

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"It takes a decade to grow a tree, and it takes more than one generation to shape the right mindset."
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"It takes a decade to grow a tree, and it takes more than one generation to shape the right mindset."

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"Flexibility is a mental process which results in an action that tests a possible solution."
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"Flexibility is a mental process which results in an action that tests a possible solution."

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"A high EQ mind maintains its composure whatever the situation, whether it is being glorified or vilified."
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"A high EQ mind maintains its composure whatever the situation, whether it is being glorified or vilified."

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"Innovation is a progress, and progress in simplicity."
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"Innovation is a progress, and progress in simplicity."

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"Dissatisfaction with status quo is the psychology behind creative disruptions."
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"Dissatisfaction with status quo is the psychology behind creative disruptions."

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"The sociological organization is alive, holistic, vibrant, energetic, responsive, fluid, creative and innovation."
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"The sociological organization is alive, holistic, vibrant, energetic, responsive, fluid, creative and innovation."

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"Decisions always refer to the future."
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"Decisions always refer to the future."

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"The digital philosophy is to live as "customers, when practicing IT management."
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"The digital philosophy is to live as "customers, when practicing IT management."

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"Passion is a strong emotion and the enthusiasm to do something."
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"Passion is a strong emotion and the enthusiasm to do something."

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"Change capability is one of the strategic capabilities which underpin successful execution and move the organization from efficiency to agility."
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"Change capability is one of the strategic capabilities which underpin successful execution and move the organization from efficiency to agility."

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"Creativity is infused with an inner cohesion and comes from a vision of uniqueness."
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"Creativity is infused with an inner cohesion and comes from a vision of uniqueness."

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"Creativity is like the light, the reason we see the light because the "switch is on and the connection is made."
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"Creativity is like the light, the reason we see the light because the "switch is on and the connection is made."

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"Agile and DevOps are for harnessing integration, interaction, and innovation."
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"Agile and DevOps are for harnessing integration, interaction, and innovation."

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"Healthy debating enforces critical thinking principles - looking at things from the different angles, with increased perspective and less prejudgment."
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"Healthy debating enforces critical thinking principles - looking at things from the different angles, with increased perspective and less prejudgment."

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"People who can solve problems in a new way are the innovators."
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"People who can solve problems in a new way are the innovators."

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"Creativity isn't necessarily a paint-by-numbers process, more as a "connect-the-dots adventure."
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"Creativity isn't necessarily a paint-by-numbers process, more as a "connect-the-dots adventure."

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"Look at resistances to change as a source of energy and where there is energy there is still passion and potential."
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"Look at resistances to change as a source of energy and where there is energy there is still passion and potential."

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"It takes courage, motivation, discipline, and persistence to get out of comfort zone."
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"It takes courage, motivation, discipline, and persistence to get out of comfort zone."

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"Management innovation has both hard elements such as process and metrics, and soft elements such as communication and culture."
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"Management innovation has both hard elements such as process and metrics, and soft elements such as communication and culture."

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"Digital organizations can become hyper-connected and "super-creative via dealing with innovation dilemmas collectively."
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"Digital organizations can become hyper-connected and "super-creative via dealing with innovation dilemmas collectively."

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"Ingenuity is the ability to solve difficult problems, often in an original and creative way."
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"Ingenuity is the ability to solve difficult problems, often in an original and creative way."

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"Being optimistic is the view looking for the best, it comes with the "never give up attitude."
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"Being optimistic is the view looking for the best, it comes with the "never give up attitude."

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"A high-performing digital mind can think logically, but outside of the box as well."
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"A high-performing digital mind can think logically, but outside of the box as well."

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"The art of questioning is to ignite innovative thinking; the science of questioning is to frame system thinking, with the progressive pursuit of better solutions."
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"The art of questioning is to ignite innovative thinking; the science of questioning is to frame system thinking, with the progressive pursuit of better solutions."

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"The board should frequently brainstorm IT impact on the business and leverage technological vision to the business's strategic planning."
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"The board should frequently brainstorm IT impact on the business and leverage technological vision to the business's strategic planning."

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"One of the reasons to see improved productivity in Agile is because of the simplicity principle."
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"One of the reasons to see improved productivity in Agile is because of the simplicity principle."

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"The brain is to mind as the eye is to sight."
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"The brain is to mind as the eye is to sight."

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"Strategy is for making progress and progress is in simplicity."
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"Strategy is for making progress and progress is in simplicity."

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"Culture is the heartbeat of the organization and our society."
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"Culture is the heartbeat of the organization and our society."

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"Create and nurture an environment in your organization where curiosity is encouraged, and creative thinking is rewarded."
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"Create and nurture an environment in your organization where curiosity is encouraged, and creative thinking is rewarded."

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"Creativity in and of itself is a type of energy vibration."
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"Creativity in and of itself is a type of energy vibration."

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"To motivate is the act of giving somebody a reason or incentive to do things."
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"To motivate is the act of giving somebody a reason or incentive to do things."

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"The "Boxes are the walls in your mind."
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"The "Boxes are the walls in your mind."

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"A positive mind reflects many of the Sun's characteristics: brightness, nourishment, and vibrance."
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"A positive mind reflects many of the Sun's characteristics: brightness, nourishment, and vibrance."

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"Bridging innovation gaps is a strategic imperative for business execution."
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"Bridging innovation gaps is a strategic imperative for business execution."

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"Change Management can become more successful with people at the core of change, the cause of change and the purpose of change."
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"Change Management can become more successful with people at the core of change, the cause of change and the purpose of change."

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"From a leadership perspective, the liking has to be qualified and be able to garner respect."
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"From a leadership perspective, the liking has to be qualified and be able to garner respect."

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"Fundamentally, leadership is more about the future, but starts at today."
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"Fundamentally, leadership is more about the future, but starts at today."

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