Filipino values are cultural beliefs and assumptions about what is socially desirable, and therefore, there are expectations on how one must behave in certain situations. Filipino values are inherently positive, however, some values like utang na loob and pakikisama are often abused.
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Stories of successful entrepreneurs in the Philippines inspire, but they also challenge you—because if you keep consuming inspiration without extracting lessons, you stay stuck in the same habits. In this article, Jef Menguin shares 13 Filipino entrepreneur stories and pulls out the practical moves behind their wins, not just the highlights. Use one lesson this week and share it with your team so you turn business stories into execution fuel.
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When success is defined by speed alone, leaders burn out teams and break what could have grown strong. In this article, Jef Menguin shares lessons from Henry Sy on humility, consistency, and doing the basics well every day. Read it and pass it to your team so you build a culture that compounds effort instead of chasing shortcuts.
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Values at Work is a tool you can use for culture-shaping and strategic planning. Here are 100 examples of 100 core values defined and explained. You will also find values statements that can clarify your core values.
Mastering the principles of Completed Staff Work (CSW) empowers you to deliver thorough, decision-ready solutions to your leaders. This ensures efficient decision-making and enhances your credibility. Foster trust and respect in your professional relationships. CSW streamlines your workflow by encouraging proactive problem-solving and meticulous preparation.
Personal accountability is the act of owning your choices, both good and bad, and the outcomes they produce. It’s about taking charge, making things right, and steering your ship towards success.
When Filipino students ignore good citizenship, the cost shows up fast: bullying grows, apathy spreads, and “not my problem” becomes normal. In this article, Jef Menguin breaks good citizenship into simple, doable actions students can practice in school and at home, starting with small choices that build trust. Pick one action, do it today, and share the article so your circle becomes the kind that helps, includes, and stands up.
Delicadeza is about doing the right thing, even when no one is watching, and it involves being sensitive to the feelings of others, being respectful, and maintaining a sense of honor and integrity.
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Deliver impromptu speeches that can teach, persuade, and inspire. Here are two-minute impromptu speeches to serve as examples so you can learn speech patterns.
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Some speakers want to talk about life, but they want to avoid sounding like a quote poster. In this article, Jef Menguin explains how to build a speech that feels grounded, relatable, and helpful, using real moments and simple words. If you want to learn how to create your stage and leave people better than you found them, this will help.
Discover 50+ powerful anti-bullying slogans for schools, workplaces, and communities. Written by Jef Menguin, speaker and trainer on leadership and culture, these slogans inspire respect, kindness, and action.
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Personal development is important for anyone who desires a meaningful and fulfilled life. We grow old each day. We cannot help it. But when we pursue personal development, we grow up.
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But when you commit to moving from zero to one, you challenge the status quo. You are claiming a new reality and a new future. At that very moment, you stop being ordinary.
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When leaders lack strategic skills, teams drift—projects stall, priorities blur, and people lose confidence in the direction. In this article, Jef Menguin shares what strategic skills for leaders look like in plain English and why they still matter ten years from now. Apply one shift today, then share the list at work so your team starts building a strategy muscle, not just working harder.
The qualities of good leaders attract people and influence how they lead. Many leaders have characteristics or traits they grew up with.
Supervisors fail not because they lack effort, but because they lack core supervisor skills—so small issues turn into drama, deadlines slip, and teams lose trust. In this article, Jef Menguin shares the essential skills for supervisors—clear expectations, coaching, accountability, and communication—so you stop “managing” and
Pakikipagkapwa-tao breaks down when work turns people into “resources,” and the cost is cold teamwork, tense conversations, and trust that slowly leaks. In this article, Jef Menguin explains pakikipagkapwa-tao as treating others as equals—with empathy, respect, and dignity—and shows where it gets misused as blind pakikisama. Practice the shift—see the person, not just the role—then share it at work so your culture becomes more human and more effective.
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Holistic growth happens when we pay attention to all aspects of personal development. Without balance, we stunt our growth.
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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Filipino Time is the habit of being prompt and ahead of time. It is based on the Filipino value that promptness exceeds diligence (daig ng maagap ang masipag).