Jef Menguin is a leadership development consultant, motivational speaker, and founder of Strategic Learning Consultants. He helps CEOs, HR leaders, and L&D teams connect leadership development to business goals and turn strategic priorities into daily leadership behavior.
When I was younger, I thought the best way to solve a problem was to set a time, lock myself in a room without all the distractions, use as many problem-solving tools as possible, and stay there until the problem was solved.
In everything you do, give your damnedest best. Choose personal excellence over mediocrity. Put your ding in the universe.
Not too long ago, I asked a girl about her dreams in life. Before she even uttered a word, she cried. She asked if she had the right to dream. “Yes, you have a right to dream.” “I want to be a teacher.” Nora completed
There are many huge opportunities before us. Possibilities are bigger and easier to attain than we imagine.
Much of the information we get for free is recycled ideas. Much of what we get, even on social media, is filled with propaganda and fake news. We live in a world where information is given freely. You have them at your fingertips. Unfortunately, too
In his book, the Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni, offered five actions that team leaders can do to build high-performing teams. This team-building expert also shared a Team Assessment you can use to identify the health of your team. The 38-item questionnaire may
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Struggle, opportunity, or goal. People may not realize this but they can find themselves in one of these spaces. Understanding where you are, why you are there, and where you want to be will define what you’ll do next. Struggle Most Filipinos are in struggle
Problems will always exist. You cannot solve all of them. You don’t have to. So, if you are one of those who think that you carry the world on your shoulder, unburden yourself with that idea.
You may not be able to solve the world, but you can make a difference when you choose a problem and take action.
So, when a kakampink wears pink, she’s making a statement: I am one, but I am not the only one.
A leadership philosophy is how you view leadership learning, your leadership role, and how you make leadership decisions. It serves as your compass and may have a big influence on the way you relate with and lead others.
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The first time I saw his show, I thought that it was like a Jerry Springer Show of public service (minus the flashing).
One politician promised to give 10,000 pesos once elected. Gullible citizens believed him, and he got himself elected. The 10,000 pesos is a bribe that will come from the voters themselves.
My father’s worthy goal is to have at least one of his children finish college. None of my parents had a college education. One of six children is a breakthrough. He believes that it will stop the cycle of poverty in the family.
Learning includes the acquisition of information, knowledge, and skills. But it is more than these. Learning is a change in behaviour brought about by experiences.
The most common definition of marketing is getting people interested in your product and services. This is why one marketing guru claimed that all marketers are liars.
You don’t have to be busy all the time to have a good business. Helping people solve their problems is a good business.
To build a nation, we must start with the barangay, the smallest political unit. We need barangay leaders who have the same competence as those who lead municipalities and cities.
What our country needs is youth leadership. We need youth leaders who challenge the status quo and participate in nation-building.
