Post by Jim Jui-Kai C.

Today, I watched a fascinating interview by Taiwanese Business Weekly featuring Laura Ho, former Senior VP of TSMC: "Laura Ho’s First Day of Retirement." The insights shared were profound. Having spent 27 years at TSMC, she witnessed the company’s ascent to global dominance. I’ve summarized three key takeaways that resonated with me most. 今天在 YouTube 看了商周 MEGA TALK 採訪台積電前資深副總何麗梅 (Laura Ho) 的影片：「何麗梅的退休第一天」，覺得收穫滿多。她在台積電 27 年，陪著公司從成長到巔峰。我整理了三個對我最有啟發的重點，分享給大家。 1. 順勢而為：跨出專業舒適圈 (Flowing with the Tide: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone) 過去我們認為專業應該是直線的，但 Laura 示範了「跨界」的力量。她做了 16 年財務長 (CFO)，卻在公司需要時轉任歐亞業務主管。 We often think of careers as straight lines, but Laura demonstrates the power of being cross-disciplinary. After 16 years as CFO, she stepped into a Sales & Business role when the company needed her. 2. 從控制轉向影響力：權威不再有用 (From Control to Influence: Authority is Obsolete) 她提到職場世代的演變：從 Survive (求生存)到 Live (過生活)，再到現在年輕人追求的 Life (生命的意義)。過去那套軍事化、高壓控制的打法正在失效。在追求意義的時代，領導者必須從「控制 (Control)」轉向「影響力 (Influence)」，創造心理安全感。 She highlights the evolution of the workforce: from "Surviving" to "Living", and now to the younger generation’s pursuit of "Life" (meaning and purpose). The old "command and control" style is losing its grip. In an era where people seek purpose, leaders must pivot from "Control" to "Influence", fostering an environment of psychological safety. 3. 在不確定中，以價值觀為依歸 (Values as a Compass Amidst Uncertainty) 當面對複雜決策或地緣政治挑戰時，數據可能不夠，此時「價值觀」就是唯一的指引。她分享張忠謀董事長曾發現公司有 2,000 多名派遣工，因違反其「同仁一視同仁」的原則，不計成本在幾個月內將其全數轉為正職。 When facing complex decisions or geopolitical challenges, data might not be enough. That’s when "values" become the ultimate guide. She shared a story where Founder Morris Chang discovered TSMC had over 2,000 dispatch workers. Believing this violated his principle of treating all staff equally, he ordered them all to be converted to permanent employees within months, regardless of cost. 這部影片讓我重新思考，在 AI 時代，哪些價值是機器無法取代的？我想，就是那份對於人的關懷與對價值的堅持。 This video made me rethink: In the age of AI, what values are irreplaceable? I believe it’s empathy for people and the unwavering commitment to core values. 影片連結放在留言處，推薦大家觀看。 The video link is in the comments. Highly recommended.