Life Goes On
Life goes on. Viruses may limit our movements. Governments may lock us down, but we have to keep moving. Humans decided to leave the caves to see the light of day every morning. We farm. We hunt. We live life to the fullest. Life goes
30 Public Speaking Questions ( & Straightforward Answers)
Here are straightforward and honest answers to the most common public speaking questions. Lots of people want to learn how to become influential speakers. I believe that by answering their questions, they’ll be able to pay attention to essential ideas. You can learn how to
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Six Popular Leadership Theories
Yes, there are more than six leadership theories. Every year, new experts come up with their leadership theories. Our ideas about leadership are growing and evolving. But unlike evolution, none of these popular theories or models became extinct. Great Man Theory Leaders are born to
20 Inspiring Life Quotes for Living a Good Life
Life quotes are life hacks. These life quotes are shortcuts to the wisdom of world influencers. They are though-provoking, encouraging, and inspiring.
Can you rely upon yourself?
It worked for me. And I know that working on our two feet will work for you two. Rely upon yourself. — The days of the pandemic are not yet over. I believe, and I am hoping that I am very wrong, that we have
I resolve to make the most of my time.
I look around, and I saw that there are people who live a good life. These people are my best models and not the book authors who give 1001 techniques on time management. I must observe them. I must listen to what they say. The
Good Life: If I Have 100 Million Tomorrow…
People have been dreaming of a good life. In conversations with friends, I often hear them define a good life based on the amount of money in their bank accounts. When I was young, one of my dreams was to be a millionaire. Many Filipinos,
Don’t just be better, be the only one.
I want Jefferson Carlos to know that aiming for improvement is good. But I will not ask him to do everything to be better than others. I will urge him to be the only one.
11 Leadership Styles (with Examples)
Your leadership style is influence by your beliefs, values, skills, and experiences. Leaders use styles that are most adaptive to a situation. We change our leadership style so we can survive and thrive
Can leadership be taught?
You can teach your knowledge about leadership. You can show people the similarities and differences of various leadership styles. You can talk about the five levels of leadership or lecture on strategic leadership. You can speak about the 100 universal laws of leadership or the
4 Ways To Make Leadership Courses Work
Leadership courses are worth it if you make them work. Not all leadership courses are equal. Some leadership courses worth every centavo you invest. Others cause migraines as speakers drone for hours talking about nonsense.
Effective Leadership Trainers: Essential Skills and Strategies for Managers
Leadership trainers transform managers into inspiring leaders. Leadership trainers have a unique and powerful role. Have you ever seen a team transformed by great leadership? It’s amazing to witness. As a manager, you have the power to create this change. Becoming a leadership trainer is
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The Relentless Leadership of Leni Robredo
Leni Robredo is a relentless leader – unyielding, unbending, determined, never-ceasing, and persistent. Leni has been helping us Filipinos navigate through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bahala na: When Filipinos Do the Unreasonable to Succeed
“Bahala na” often gets mistaken as fatalism—and when leaders live that way, planning weakens, accountability slips, and problems repeat. In this article, Jef Menguin reframes bahala na as courage and faith in action, not “bahala na si Batman” resignation. Practice the braver meaning and share it at work so your team faces uncertainty with calm action, not surrender.
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Malasakit: The Filipino Culture of Caring for Others
When Filipinos practice malasakit good things happen. Communities thrive even in a crisis. Companies grow and succeed. Problems get solved and opportunities are found.
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April Fools’ Day
During the 2016 Presidential campaign, Duterte promised that “Change is Coming.” Though he did not have any grand plan on implementing change, many Filipinos thought that all stories about him were organic. Without question, they believed that Davao City is the 4th safest city in
What Is a Motivational Speech?
People are afraid to fail, but their fears make them fail even before they start. A motivational speech can help you make the first step, the second step, the third, and more steps until you gain momentum and fly.
7 Crucial Topics for Leadership Training
I cannot overstate the importance of leadership training in the Philippines. Most Filipinos felt the impact of poor leadership in times of crisis.
4 Alternatives to Seminars in the Philippines
There are better alternatives to seminars. Use them to provide faster, better, and sometimes cheaper learning opportunities to your employees.