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.
Ever heard the phrase “It’s not just what you say, but how you say it”? This holds especially true for leaders. Leading isn’t just about strategy and logic. It’s about understanding and managing emotions – both ours and others. That’s where emotional intelligence (EI) steps in.
Developing people skills isn’t optional in the workplace—weak listening, messy communication, and low empathy trigger conflict, mistakes, and quiet resentment that spreads fast. In this article, Jef Menguin shares 13 practical ways to develop people skills you can practice in real conversations, not just trainings. Use one method this week and share it with your team so trust grows and work moves smoother.
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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A Growth Mindset is the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, effort, and hard work. It is about learning from failure, embracing challenges, and persisting in the face of adversity.
Master online safety with our guide! Discover 25 practical tips for parents, educators, students, and professionals to navigate the digital world securely.
Leadership excellence requires you to be your best while bringing out the best in people. Discover new leadership excellence workshops and the step-by-step guide to development excellent leaders in your organization.
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Many teams struggle with accountability, but by implementing the right team-building activities, they can overcome these challenges and achieve greater success.
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Use team-building activities that promote open communication. When team members communicate openly and honestly, they are better equipped to collaborate, problem-solve, and achieve their goals. I have been facilitating team-building programs since 2007. I often use games. But occasionally, I use activities that don’t require
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Famous leadership expert John Maxwell said, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” I agree. And this is why leadership is of utmost importance. Without it, even the most prominent organizations in the world will fall. With it, the impossible becomes possible.
Personal development is the most practical way to start your journey to becoming an effective leader, a better parent, and a valuable citizen of the world.
To lead by example means that you have to walk the talk. You tell people what to do, and get yourself dirty too. You to align your actions with your words.
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You can say that leaders model the way when they walk the talk – and when they practice what they preach.
Utang na loob is a Filipino cultural trait that may mean debt of gratitude and reciprocity. We keep to heart the good deeds we receive from someone, especially when we need help.
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Ningas Kugon is a pattern of behaviors demonstrated by people who work on a project or challenge with zest and enthusiasm but never get to finish what they started. After an enthusiastic beginning, they disappear upon reaching the first obstacle.
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You will find many examples of bayanihan today. To appreciate this Filipino culture of bayanihan beyond the “house-transfer definition,” we ought to give it
Pagpapahalaga means valuing, and the values you carry will either lift your life—or quietly limit it—especially when pressure hits. In this article, Jef Menguin breaks personal values into something you can see, name, and choose, not just admire in theory. Practice the shift and share it at work so you stop reacting by habit and start acting with intention.
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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
“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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Procrastination is a silent dream killer. It steals from you, without your notice, your big and most important goals. Don’t let opportunities slip away. Act now and achieve your biggest goals.