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10 Signs You’re Power-Tripping (And How to Stop)

By Jef Menguin / Business / 9 minutes of reading

Power tripping turns leadership into control—people shut down, morale drops, and your team starts avoiding you instead of trusting you. In this article, Jef Menguin shares 10 clear signs you might be power-tripping and the practical ways to stop before you poison your culture. Stop overpowering. Start empowering—practice the shift and share it with your managers so respect and performance rise together.

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Leadership Development and Training: A Smart Guide for Filipinos

By Jef Menguin / Business / 25 minutes of reading

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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19 Vital Leadership Behaviors

By Jef Menguin / Business / 18 minutes of reading

Master 19 essential leadership principles to thrive in a VUCA world. Empower your teams, embrace change, and unlock your full potential as a visionary leader.

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5 Steps to Engaging Employees in Customer Journey Mapping

By Jef Menguin / Business / 12 minutes of reading

Customer journey mapping is a powerful tool that helps you see your resort through your guests’ eyes. By involving your team in this process, you create a shared vision and commitment to excellence.

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How to Communicate Like a Leader and Get Results

By Jef Menguin / Business / 2 minutes of reading

“Effective communication is 20% what you know and 80% how you feel about what you know.” – Jim Rohn. Communication is the backbone of effective leadership. It’s not just about conveying information; it’s about inspiring, motivating, and driving results. Great leaders understand that how they

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How Adaptable Leaders Inspire Teams and Drive Results

By Jef Menguin / Business / 2 minutes of reading

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” – John F. Kennedy. Adaptability is more than just a survival skill—it’s a powerful tool for inspiration and driving results. In an ever-changing

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How Integrity Transforms Ordinary Leaders into Legends

By Jef Menguin / Business / 2 minutes of reading

“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” – C.S. Lewis. Integrity is the cornerstone of great leadership. It’s the quality that transforms ordinary leaders into legends, earning them respect, trust, and unwavering loyalty from their teams. Leaders with integrity set

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The Roles of Leaders in Strategic Planning

By Jef Menguin / Business / 9 minutes of reading

Have you ever wondered what makes a great leader stand out during strategic planning sessions? It’s not just about giving orders or setting goals. Leaders must understand the whole process and guide a team through it effectively. When leaders excel in running these sessions, the

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Tasks Masters and Big Thinkers

By Jef Menguin / Business / 3 minutes of reading

Celebrate every win, big or small. This shows we value both the everyday hard work and the big leaps forward. It’s like giving a high-five for finishing your chores and also for scoring the winning goal.

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Mastering Communication Skills: Simple Steps for Success

By Jef Menguin / Work / 5 minutes of reading

Use this when your week gets rewritten midstream and you’re tempted to freeze, complain, or overthink. You want to stay useful, calm, and effective even when nothing is stable. Stop fighting change. Start rebuilding your next step. Name what changed, choose what still matters, then

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8 Components of Leadership Inclusivity

By Jef Menguin / Business / 12 minutes of reading

Leadership inclusivity isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have. It’s like making sure every guest at your dinner party feels welcomed, heard, and valued. When leaders embrace this, they unlock the potential of everyone in their team, and that’s a game changer. In this article,

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20 Simple Ways to Develop A Strategic Mindset

By Jef Menguin / Business / 17 minutes of reading

What makes someone stand out in a busy office in Makati or a buzzing tech center in BGC? The answer? A strategic mindset. In simple terms, having a strategic mindset means thinking ahead. It’s the difference between catching up and leading the way. Think of

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Filipino Hospitality Promotes Customer Service Excellence

By Jef Menguin / Business / 16 minutes of reading

Filipino hospitality is more than just a phrase; it’s a powerful ethos that influences every interaction. Imagine a world where every business transaction is infused with genuine warmth, where every customer feels like they’re being welcomed into a family. That’s the essence of our nation’s hospitality.

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Ladder of Accountability: 9 Steps to Becoming Accountable

By Jef Menguin / Business / 6 minutes of reading

The Ladder of Accountability is the fastest way to diagnose why work keeps stalling—because the real problem isn’t skill, it’s the rung people keep standing on. In this article, Jef Menguin breaks down the 9 steps so you can replace excuses with ownership and solutions.

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10 Steps to Foster Accountability

By Jef Menguin / Business / 4 minutes of reading

As leaders, we are expected to foster accountability in organizations. Procrastination, blaming, and playing-victims are often symptoms of our inability to make ourselves and others accountable.

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What is a leader?

By Jef Menguin / Business / 14 minutes of reading

What makes a leader? Many people think it’s about being in charge or having a big title. But it’s more than that. A leader is someone with vision, honesty, and the power to inspire others. In every corner of our world, leaders show up. From

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Why do leaders underachieve?

By Jef Menguin / Business / 4 minutes of reading

I met a dozen goo-roos who claimed that they are the best motivational speakers in the Philippines. Though I dreamt about becoming number 1, motivational speaking isn’t a competition.

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Transform Your Organization with Toastmasters International

By Jef Menguin / Business / 2 minutes of reading

As the Area Director for the areas of Los Banos, Bay, Cabuyao, Calamba, Calauan, Victoria, San Pablo, and Sta. Cruz, I am committed to helping you tailor the Toastmasters program to your needs.

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10 Signs of a Resilient Team and How to Foster Them

By Jef Menguin / Business / 11 minutes of reading

Many teams look strong—until one mistake or one bad client message—and suddenly motivation collapses. In this article, Jef Menguin breaks down what resilient teams do differently and how leaders can foster it with small, repeatable practices. Read it and share it internally so your team learns to bend, not break—and still deliver when it matters.

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Great Teachers: Bring Out the Best in People

By Jef Menguin / Business / 4 minutes of reading

Empower teachers with resources & inspiration! Discover why educators are vital for shaping bright futures, and explore top-notch tools to elevate learning.

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