In the workplace, understanding and managing emotions can make a big difference. Imagine you’re at the office, and a coworker looks really sad. Knowing when to show empathy or sympathy can help create a supportive environment. But what exactly are empathy and sympathy? Empathy is
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I am providing you with this Tagalog-English Dictionary to help you understand some of the Filipino words I used on this website.
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
Because you want your people to give excellent service, you must give them excellent service. Business owners are quick to accept that every manager and supervisor must model excellence. That way they’ll get the respect of their subordinates. Managers and supervisors are expected to perform