I hope that you will try these 18 simple and practical tips. As a leader, people expect you to articulate the vision and mission of the group. I believe that meetings, conferences, and learning sessions are great opportunities for the leaders to articulate the direction and destiny of the organization. Read the whole story SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Leaders must speak with confidence", url: "http://jefmenguin.com/2010/02/speaking-with-confidence/"...

At each new day, you decide whether to unwrap that gift, or let it stay in the corner and spoil. There are people who exist but do not live. They wake up each morning not knowing what to do. Ask them why they go to school, and they will be surprised by you asking that question. Read the whole story… SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Decide to live your ideal life", url: "http://jefmenguin.com/2009/11/decide-to-live-your-ideal-life/" });

Regard each new person you meet like a dear friend whom you have not heard and seen for a long time. Do this for the next seven days. Discover the good feeling of being a good friend to people. Take advantage of opportunities at work. You will spend more than at least eight hours with them ...

Dare to dream dreams. Do not be afraid. Do not deny yourself that opportunity to change your life and make a difference in the lives of people simply because you fear failure. The real failures in life are those who dare not dream. The real failures in life regret not those which they did, but those which they did not attempt to do. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Dare to Dream Bigger Dreams", url: "http://jefmenguin.com/2009/10/dare-to-dream-bigger-dreams/"...

To become leaders, we must be grateful. Be thankful for everything that we have. Some of us ask God to help us become stronger and wiser. And when we don’t like what God gives us, we call it problems, not miracles. Be thankful. A philosopher once said that if you don’t know how to pray, a “thank you” is more than enough. Grateful people are happy people too. Leaders are not meant to be unhappy, don’t you think? SHARETHIS.addEntry({...

Dear Sir: Thank you very much for a very productive conversation we had yesterday. I look forward to work with you on many projects in the future. I have “grand” plans for the Philippines. God willing, I hope you can help me in making a difference in the lives of our people. I am interested in your ...

I told my students that I don't read minds. It is up to them to talk to me and ask for help. Most people don't ask for help. They rather die figuring out everything by themselves than ask other people for help. Realize that there are people who have the right knowledge and resources who ...

Poverty (( click the symbol before the word "poverty" to view the video )) is very terrible, and sometimes kills the very soul within us, but it is the north wind that lashes men into Vikings; it is the soft, luscious south wind which lulls them to lotus dreams. —Ouida. I found that many of those ...

Live this day as if this is your last. Do not tarry. This is no time to idle. This is no time to worry. This is no time to put off your dreams. Your time is running out. Do the most important things in your life today. Spend more time with your love ones, expand your ...

A person out of place is like a fish out of water. Its fins mean nothing, they are only a hindrance. The fish can do nothing but flounder out of its element. Ed is a top executive of a multinational company. He told me that when he was young he wanted to be a pastor. But ...

Disraeli said, "the secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes." This reminds me of people who are always waiting for the right time before they begin. But the right time never  comes. Maybe because opportunity has always been with us. But we are not ...

To wake up your group, your company, your family (Yes, it helps if families will start crafting their mission-vision) your vision must be clear, involving, memorable, aligned with company values, linked to customers needs, and seen as a stretch. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Characteristics of Customer-Centered Vision", url: "http://jefmenguin.com/2009/06/characteristic-of-customer-centered-vision/" });

The world has been waiting for someone. They been waiting for someone who will not lose his individuality in a crowd. Someone who has the courage to stand for his convictions. Someone who is not afraid to say "No," though the rest of the world say "Yes". Someone who expresses his culture, character, and calling in his ...

National Bookstores ads says, leaders are readers. I am tempted to think that they have this secret mission of creating great leaders. That is a tall mountain to climb. Most people don't read. And I believe our leaders belong to those people who don't read books. Responsible leaders read. Lawyers, doctors, engineers, teachers, preachers, scientists, bloggers, ...

What acts of selfless service will you do this year? Help people help themselves. If you want to quickly improve your own life,start taking immediate action to improve the lives of others. Everything has it rewards. Help people become successful and you'll be successful. This is no rocket science. My talent is public speaking, so I teach ...

You are the change you want in the world. Volunteer. Filipinos here and abroad are always ready to help those who are victims of natural calamities. We give money and other valuables. We can better than that. Volunteer your time. Volunteer your talents. You don't have to wait for calamities to happen. You don't need to travel ...

Who are the 100 most important people in your life? Who among them you cherished the most? What do you do to improve your relationships with them? We all need to be cherished. We all need to feel important. We all need a community. You must create better relationships with people around you. You need them ...