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
Two Secrets of Motivational Speeches
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.
What is accountability?
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: Getting Things Done
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
Achievement: Hard-Won Success
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
Amplify: Expand Your Life
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.