Power-tripping bosses create toxic environments where employees feel demotivated, stressed, and undervalued. This behavior doesn’t just damage team morale; it leads to lower productivity, stifles creativity, and ultimately fractures the team. The long-term impact? A team that struggles to achieve its goals. We all want […]
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Ever feel like your boss is on a power trip? You’re not alone. But before you start labeling every annoying thing they do as “power-tripping,” take a step back. Not every bossy move is about power. Sometimes, it’s just a different leadership style—or maybe they’re
Insights, Strategies, and Stories Hello, I’m Jef Menguin—an entrepreneur and lifelong learner. On this page, I share the ideas, concepts, and strategies that I am learning and applying in my own journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale your business, you’ll find
Leading is an art, and like any artist, a leader needs the right set of tools – or skills – to create their masterpiece. I present these 28 skills for effective leadership, a diverse range of capabilities that can help a leader bring out the best in themselves and their team.
Practicing core values at work isn’t just about following rules—it’s about creating a strong, positive culture. When employees live out the company’s values, everyone benefits. The workplace becomes more cohesive, productive, and enjoyable. Values like integrity, excellence, and teamwork aren’t just ideals. They guide everyday
What’s your dream job? This is the script of my speech from a pre-employment seminar, where I guide fresh graduates in finding their dream jobs. I’m sharing it here for college students to help you uncover hidden opportunities and align your passions, strengths, and economic
Intentional communication makes effective communication. It’s the secret sauce that keeps your team informed, focused, and always moving forward. By practicing intentional communication, you’ll promote clarity, build trust, and drive performance. Imagine a workplace where everyone communicates clearly, positivity is the norm, and collaboration is
Want your dream job? Your application needs to stand out. This guide gives you expert tips to craft a winning job application letter—one that grabs attention and gets results. Whether you’re a fresh graduate, a seasoned pro, or a student about to enter the job
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Leadership development is the process of improving an individual’s ability to lead and manage others. It involves learning new skills, gaining knowledge, and adopting behaviors that make a person a more effective leader. This can include training in communication, decision-making, team-building, and problem-solving
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Team building venues have a great impact on your fun and learning experience. A venue that is too far, too small, and too hot will prevent you from achieving your objectives.
Intrinsic motivation is the inner drive that pushes us to engage in activities because we find them inherently enjoyable or fulfilling. Unlike extrinsic motivation, which relies on external rewards and punishments, intrinsic motivation comes from within. As a learning experience designer and motivational speaker, I’ve
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Team building games can help unleash team performance. Choose team building games well because some games destroy, rather than build, teams. The best team building games develop the right mindset and behaviors. I help companies in the Philippines improve team performance. I co-design with them
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These 12 stages walk you through the entire Completed Staff Work process, from defining what success looks like to presenting your work with confidence and reflecting on how you can do even better next time.
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These stories of remarkable Filipino entrepreneurs show us that success doesn’t come easy. It requires hard work, innovation, and resilience. As college students, you have the potential to follow in their footsteps. Let these stories inspire you to dream big, overcome challenges, and make your mark in the world.
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Good leaders desire a better world for all. But we cannot wait for good leaders to appear. We must strive to become good leaders - and help those around us become good leaders.
Discover ideas, tips, strategies, and tools to engage employees, build teams, train leaders, wow customers, and grow your business.