Think Big and Play Bigger
Encouraging a “Think Big, Play Bigger” mindset can lead to innovative ideas, creative problem-solving, and a more positive work environment.
17 Leadership Traits That Set the Greats Apart
The qualities of good leaders attract people and influence how they lead. Many leaders have characteristics or traits they grew up with.
Increase Leadership Capability
Leadership capability refers to how a leader uses his skills and abilities to get things done. Even a very skillful leader may fail to lead when a situation is beyond his or her capabilities. The Mayor Who Became President Let me give you an example
Volunteering and Leadership
Volunteering is a form of participative leadership. When you volunteer, you create opportunities for change. You work with like-minded individuals to achieve your shared vision. Volunteer When you volunteer, you are building your personal power. You demonstrate to people your passion and commitment. You show
Is Rodrigo Duterte a traditional leader?
Before he became President, Duterte was a city mayor for more than two decades. The whole family Duterte governs Davao City, and they tend to think that they can control the entire country.
18 Top Skills for Supervisors
Supervisors fail not because they lack effort, but because they lack core supervisor skills—so small issues turn into drama, deadlines slip, and teams lose trust. In this article, Jef Menguin shares the essential skills for supervisors—clear expectations, coaching, accountability, and communication—so you stop “managing” and
Excuses of People Who Are Afraid to Lead
When you’re afraid to lead, you hide behind excuses—too young, too old, no title, not ready—and that delay slows your growth and limits your impact at work. In this article, Jef Menguin exposes the most common leadership excuses and shows the real way forward. Stop waiting to feel ready. Start leading where you are.
Be the Power of One
Be the Power of One The Power of One is not only an inspiring movie or a great song. It speaks of what one person can do to initiate and lead change. I don’t have to wait until others are ready. I don’t have to
Vision, Mission, & Values: Setting Strategic Directions
Personal leadership starts with your vision, mission, and values. You can increase your speed when you know your direction. You cannot skip this part. Leadership begins with you. To create a breakthrough, you need to think long-term. Though we want immediate for our actions, we
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Growth Mindset versus Fixed Mindset: Examples & Steps
Because of a growth mindset, leaders are not afraid to initiate change, take risks, experiment, and make mistakes. They find ways.
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Motivate Leaders & Encourage the Heart
Leaders encourage the heart. They want people to have the courage and confidence to do what they’ve not done before.
Enable Others to Act: Good Leaders Train, Coach, and Mentor Employees
Leaders enable others to act. They find ways to help people become effective and to perform at their best.
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Innovate: Why & How Good Leaders Challenge the Process
Leaders challenge the status quo. They take risks. They help people become more creative and innovative in bringing change.
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Inspire a Shared Vision to Co-Create the Future
Leaders have the ability to paint of picture of tomorrow in a way that people understand. They are good storytellers – and allow others to tell their stories too.
Leaders Model the Way (Here’s Why and How)
You can say that leaders model the way when they walk the talk – and when they practice what they preach.
Do you need to hire a motivational speaker?
Do companies need to hire a motivational speaker? The answer depends on your understanding of what motivational speakers can do – and your purpose for hiring one. Most companies hire motivational speakers because they’ve been doing that every year. Some hire speakers to motivate people,
Overachievement: 3 Steps to Help Others Achieve Their Goals Faster
A breakthrough leader is in the business of overachievement. You want people to go beyond their comfort zone. You want to help them go through walls. You help people win in life. You can help people achieve their goals as a leader. A motivational speaker
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Why Do Students Fail: 5 Reasons & How to Fix Them
Why do students fail? You will find many answers to this question. Probably, as many as the number of people you ask. Teachers blame students. Students blame their teachers. Policymakers blame politics. Why do students fail? It is not a bad question at all. It
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Pakikipagkapwa-tao: Authentic Interpersonal Relationships
Pakikipagkapwa-tao breaks down when work turns people into “resources,” and the cost is cold teamwork, tense conversations, and trust that slowly leaks. In this article, Jef Menguin explains pakikipagkapwa-tao as treating others as equals—with empathy, respect, and dignity—and shows where it gets misused as blind pakikisama. Practice the shift—see the person, not just the role—then share it at work so your culture becomes more human and more effective.
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Quotes for Motivation to Study
“Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Accordingly, a genius is often merely a talented person who has done all of his or her homework.” Thomas Edison “Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it