Why Values Are Your Compass in the Age of AI
Discover why Filipino values are the true compass in the age of AI. Learn how bayanihan, pakikipagkapwa, and resilience guide students, teachers, and communities to use technology wisely and with heart.
The Roots of Filipino Hospitality: From Bayanihan to Kapamilya
Step into a Filipino home and you will almost always hear the same words: “Tuloy po kayo! Kain na!” It doesn’t matter if you’re a long-lost relative, a new neighbor, or even a stranger — the welcome is the same. A chair is pulled out,
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Hospitality for Ourselves: Why Filipinos Must Start Saving the Best for Themselves Too
Discover why true Filipino hospitality must begin at home. Instead of saving the best for guests, we should treat ourselves, our schools, and our workplaces with the same dignity and care — making hospitality a daily practice of self-respect, not performance.
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Hospitality as a Brand: How Filipino Warmth Builds World-Class Service.
See how Filipino hospitality can be a brand differentiator. Explore how bayanihan at work, malasakit in customer service, and kwentuhan in team culture create unforgettable experiences and drive business success.
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Hospitality with Heart: What Filipinos Teach Us About Belonging
When I enter a Filipino home, I often hear the same words: “Tuloy po kayo! Kain na!” It doesn’t matter if I am a close friend or a stranger. The welcome feels the same. A chair is pulled out, food is offered, and in a
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How to Deliver Commencement Speeches
You deliver commencement speeches to honor people.
As a graduation speaker, you have the responsibility to focus the spotlight on those who deserve honor. Because you are the commencement speaker, you have the opportunity to celebrate the uncelebrated and the unrecognized.
Trust Over Titles: Why Filipino Teams Follow Agile Leaders, Not Bosses
Instead of leaning on authority, agile leaders earn influence by creating trust. They don’t tell people what to do—they help people find the best way forward together.
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Ningas Cogon in Projects: Why Good Starts Fail and How Agility Sustains the Finish
Filipino teams are famous for starting projects with fire and energy, only to fizzle out before the finish. This article explores the ningas cogon mindset in the workplace and shows how agile practices sustain urgency and follow-through.
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What Is Technopreneurship? (And Why It Matters for Filipinos Today)
Some years ago, my family and I went on vacation in Hong Kong. We were exploring the city when we discovered something that, honestly, made me a little envious—the Octopus Card. If you’ve been there, you know what I mean. One card, tap anywhere. You
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From Palakasan to Pakikipagkapwa: How Agility Can Break Filipino Office Politics
Discover how Agile leadership can transform Filipino workplaces stuck in favoritism and palakasan, replacing connections with clarity, fairness, and performance. Real stories, practices, and tools to lead with pakikipagkapwa.
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Meetings That Drain vs. Meetings That Drive: The Agility Difference
Discover how Filipino leaders can turn endless committee meetings into short, energizing sessions that drive results. Learn agile practices, real stories, and tools you can use today—and explore The Agility Advantage workshop to stay ahead.
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Top Resource Speaker Topics for Seminars in the Philippines (and How to Choose the Right One for Your Event)
Discover popular seminar themes for Filipino resource speakers—and learn how to choose topics that inform, equip, and create real impact.
Choosing the Right Leadership Speaker for Your Team: A Practical Guide for HR Managers
Learn how to choose the right leadership speaker for your team. A guide for HR managers to match goals, culture, and budget for lasting impact.
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How to Invite and Book a Resource Speaker in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to invite and book a Filipino resource speaker. Step-by-step guide for schools, companies, and organizations to maximize your next event.
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Resource Speaker vs. Motivational Speaker: What’s the Difference in the Filipino Workplace?
Discover the difference between a motivational speaker and a resource speaker in the Philippines—and learn when to invite each for lasting impact.
The Power of Storytelling in Motivational Speaking
Discover why stories—not slides—make motivational speaking unforgettable. Learn the mechanics of motivational storytelling, from emotional arcs to signature stories, and see how everyday Filipino workplace moments can inspire action and lasting change.
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Motivational Speaking in the Corporate World
When an HR director once called me, she said, “Sir Jef, we just need someone to energize the employees. Nothing heavy, just motivation.” I smiled. Because I’ve learned that when companies ask for “motivation,” they’re rarely asking for a pep talk. What they really want
The Real Cost of Surviving on Minimum Wage
Every payday, millions of Filipinos sit down with the same ritual: count the pesos, divide them across rent, food, transport, family needs. It’s a math problem that never balances. Take Ana, a sales clerk in Manila. Her daily pay is ₱610. At first glance, it
Youth and Minimum Wage: What First Jobs Really Pay Off
For students and fresh grads, minimum wage jobs are often the first step. But do they really pay off—or push young Filipinos to migrate, hustle, or give up?
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Minimum Wage vs. Living Wage: What’s the Difference?
Every payday tells a story. A factory worker in Manila collects his envelope—minimum wage, the government says, enough to protect him. He goes home, lays out the bills: rent, rice, jeepney fare, school projects, medicine for his mother. He counts carefully, stretching pesos like elastic.
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