You’re not a robot
There’s this saying: “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.”
But… what if the room doesn’t want you to be smart? What if all it wants is for you to do as you’re told, follow the script, and keep your thoughts to yourself?
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Let me tell you a story about Puteri.
Puteri was once full of ideas. She loved solving problems, crafting strategies, and finding better ways to work. She had that spark, the kind of creativity that inspires others. But over time, that spark dimmed…
Why?
She found herself in a company that DIDN’T value innovation. Her ideas were met with dismissive comments like, “That’s not how we do things here!”
Feedback wasn’t welcome. Taking initiative often felt like overstepping. The environment was suffocating, where asking “why” or “what if” was seen as rocking the boat.
Slowly, Puteri changed.
The passionate innovator became a QUITE DOER. She delivered on tasks but stopped suggesting improvements. She stopped questioning the status quo. The company didn’t see her as an asset to nurture but as a TOOL to execute. And when the workplace culture turned to finger-pointing and blame, Puteri became even more SILOED…
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If you find yourself in a company that avoids innovation, discourages critical thinking, and prefers you to simply be a “yes man,” think twice about staying. Organisations that see you as just a “doer” will NEVER help you grow into the thinker, leader, or change-maker you’re capable of becoming.
Life’s too short to let your spark fade. Seek a workplace that values your creativity, aligns with your values, and pushes you to continue learning and growing.
To those who might feel like Puteri once did (trapped and uninspired), I say this: your voice, ideas, and creativity deserve a seat at the table. Don’t let a toxic culture silence you.
Find a space where you can glow. 
What about you? Have you ever felt like Puteri?
