Sorry, But Not Guilty?
The cop said that he was sorry for killing the Gregorios. But yesterday he claimed that he was not guilty of murder. I saw the video of the killings – and it looked like murder to me. I don’t think it was for self-defense. He
The Sun Will Shine on Us
When I was young, I learned from school that the sun rises from the east and sets in the west. That’s what I have always believed for about 40 years. I finally learned the truth in 2019. My family transferred in June 2019 to our
10 Ways to Increase Leadership Influence
If you lack leadership influence, you feel it fast: meetings loop, follow-through collapses, and you keep pushing harder just to get basics done. In this article, Jef Menguin explains what leadership influence really is—guiding people without relying on position—and how to strengthen it with daily behaviors. Practice it, then pass it to your managers so your culture runs on trust and momentum, not reminders.
Free Online Courses in the Philippines
I offer free online courses to Filipinos who want to become better leaders, speakers, and entrepreneurs. I design my online courses as bite-sized learning units, each with no more than five minutes to learn. I focus on relevant skills and powerful mindsets that accelerate growth.
High-Impact Training: A Guide for Trainers and Managers
Corporate training becomes a waste when participants collect notes but don’t build habits, so execution slows and the same problems repeat. In this article, Jef Menguin shares a practical approach to training that sticks—designed for real work moments, not theory. Apply the shift and pass it to your leaders so they run trainings that create action, not applause.
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Leadership for Students: 10 Proven Ways to Succeed
Leadership for students matters when you want to lead clubs, projects, or teams—but you feel ignored, unsure, or stuck watching louder people take over. In this article, Jef Menguin shares practical student leadership moves he’s taught and seen work with Filipino student leaders. Practice one tip this week and share it with your orgmates so you build confidence, earn trust, and lead with real impact.
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8 Reasons Why A Team Building Facilitator Is Important
A team-building facilitator helps bring out the best in teams. Wise managers know that a professional team-building facilitator can design team experiences as solutions to team challenges.
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How to Encourage Creative Leaders
Today, we need creative leaders. In the olden days, people worry about how to divide the economic pie among themselves. People discovered that they don’t have to wage war against each other over a single pie. Thanks to innovation. We can bake more pies. We
Free Newsletters & Email Courses
I will host webinars for Filipino professionals starting in September 2020. I will show a step-by-step guide on how you can manage the crisis, control your situation, and leap forward.
Join the Thrive Community
Join the Thrive Community, Get connected with people who want to become leaders too. The Thrive Community offers you opportunities to get new insights, tools, and strategies. Be the first one to know about our free online courses, webinars, and virtual meetups. The Community is
Free Webinars for Pinoys
I will host webinars for Filipino professionals starting in September 2020. I will show a step-by-step guide on how you can manage the crisis, control your situation, and leap forward.
Leadership Competencies That Can Make You Win
Develop leadership competencies to get the job done. A common problem of many organizations is that they don’t have “competent” people. To solve this, organizations invested gazillions of pesos in employee training and development. Unfortunately, many of these training programs are hit-and-miss. Develop competency strategies,
4 Purposes of Team Building
If your team building feels fun but produces no follow-through, you didn’t build a team—you hosted an event. In this article, Jef Menguin shows the four purposes of team building and how each one demands a different design and expectation. Apply it, then share it with your leaders so team building becomes a tool for results, not a yearly ritual.
The One Thing That Makes Breakthroughs
We can do many great things by doing the one thing that makes the biggest difference. Most people, in an effort to achieve more keep themselves busy. They tied their achievements to the quantity of the work they do. But the real secret to success
Why Leaders Must Play Bigger
Leaders who play bigger do not sabotage themselves by trying to succeed in many things. They don’t measure their worth by how many hours they worked in a day, people met, or tasks completed.
3 Easy Steps to Grow Good Leadership Qualities
You can develop good leadership qualities. Anyone who desires to become a leader that people love to follow makes it happen. Leadership isn’t a title or a position; it is a disposition. If you can dream to change the world and pay for it with
Get Started in Public Speaking
If you want to get started in public speaking, stop treating it like a stage skill—because speaking up in meetings, pitching ideas, and leading conversations already shapes your career. In this article, Jef Menguin shares a practical starting path that helps beginners build confidence through preparation, not perfection. Practice it and share it at work so more people speak with purpose and move decisions forward.
Speak to change the world (at work, first)
A plant manager in Sta. Rosa delivers great presentations—but nothing changes. Learn the simple shift that turns polite listening into real commitment, plus a WIIFM tool you can use in your next talk.
Build your 10x team (without the bruises)
Team building fails when it becomes a yearly package of competitive games—because it rewards hype, ignores real issues, and wastes time and budget. In this article, Jef Menguin shares why “only purposeful play works” and how to turn games into a learning experience that strengthens collaboration and performance. Practice this approach and share it at work so your team building produces results you can measure, not just photos.
10 Great Ways to Pay Attention
Every interaction we have is an opportunity to build trust, forge relationships, and demonstrate respect. By consciously working on our ability to pay attention, we are not only enhancing our interpersonal skills but also creating an atmosphere of civility and mutual respect. Whether it’s in