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.
If accountability stays weak, problems keep getting recycled, and leaders end up carrying the weight while others “report” instead of resolve. In this article, Jef Menguin explains accountability as being someone others can count on—and why accountable people don’t hide behind excuses, victim stories, or
Accomplishment is not just a word; it’s a testament to one’s ability to set, pursue, and achieve meaningful goals. It sets apart the good companies from the great ones. Highlighting this value underscores the importance of achieving milestones, both big and small. Accomplishment acts as
People measure success based on their achievements. One can accomplish a task by finishing it. Achievement is when you get something done, a project, or a challenge, perhaps. Achievement as a Core Value Mary Ann has been working in the company for 15 years. She’s
If you don’t amplify your life, you stay small on purpose—your strengths sit unused, your impact stays limited, and your days feel like repetition. In this article, Jef Menguin shares how to amplify by using your strengths, grabbing opportunities, and growing 1% at a time. Practice the shift and share it at work so your team stops playing safe and starts expanding what they can do.
Boldness, which implies a flair for entrepreneurship, and a desire to take considered risk and show commitment. This is how Capgemini defined one of its seven core values. Boldness as a core value means that the organization encourages everyone to take risks and show commitment
In 1914, Thomas Edison watched his entire factory burn to the ground. Years of work—gone in flames. Most people would have collapsed in despair. Not Edison. As the fire raged, he turned to his son and said:“Go get your mother and all her friends. They’ll
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An abundance mindset breaks the scarcity loop that keeps you anxious, competitive, and afraid to share—then slowly damages trust at home and at work. In this article, Jef Menguin connects abundance to the Filipino idea of masagana (“puno, siksik, liglig at umaapaw”) and shows how
You can tell the actual core values of a company if you look at the behaviors of leaders. Most often, those lived values have no resemblance to the published values painted on office walls.
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“If you have a positive attitude and constantly strive to give your best effort, eventually you will overcome your immediate problems and find you are ready for greater challenges.” – Pat Riley
Supervisors must strictly promote and practice calendar integrity. Every member of the team must honor commitments on their calendars. Calendar integrity means that they are present at the beginning of the meeting, prepared, fully engaged with the agenda items, and stay until the meeting’s conclusion.
Beggars don’t choose, some say. But being a beggar is a choice. We become because of our choices. In my time management seminars, I asked participants to list as many things they believe can be done in five minutes at work. I give them 3
Supervisors have positional power and personal powers. Supervisors with positional power must not neglect the cultivation of their personal powers because that’s how they make change happen. Supervisors have powers that, when used well, may multiply their impact. Most supervisors do not know nor understand
When feedback is vague or delayed, people don’t change—they just get confused or defensive. In this article, Jef Menguin offers a simple approach to feedback that is specific, timely, and focused on growth. Read it and pass it to your team so you get better conversations, better performance, and fewer repeat mistakes.
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Put a pin on those minutes or hours you have to spend for yourself. Make it sacred, don’t allow anyone to touch it.
Procrastination is a silent dream killer. It steals from you, without your notice, your big and most important goals. Don’t let opportunities slip away. Act now and achieve your biggest goals.
Most of us are bound to be unhappy. The animals in us are wired to desire and to fear. The problem is that we want and fear things outside of our control.
Manage your personal and professional development. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. This truth also applies to your personal development as well as to your role as a supervisor. Being deliberate about your professional development will help you achieve your objectives and
Presentation Skills Course for Leaders is a two-day in-house learning experience. I tailor the program content based on your business objectives. In Presentation Skills Course for Leaders, master the techniques and skills that have helped many managers communicate their leadership effectively. If you aspire the
This guide to successful supervision will kick-start your journey to becoming a great supervisor. Supervision is often a messy business that requires practical problem-solving skills.
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Commit to living a good life daily. Life is sacred. Waste not a minute on toys and trifles. You cannot buy a good life over the counter. There is not enough money you can earn to pay for a good life. A good life is