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Team Learning: The CEO Strategy That Equips and Engages Everyone

By Jef Menguin / Business / 6 minutes of reading

Without team learning, your team keeps working hard while staying misaligned—so conflicts drag, handoffs break, and good people get tired. In this article, Jef Menguin shares how to run team learning and team-building programs in the Philippines that strengthen focus, trust, and teamwork. Apply the shift and share it at work so your team learns faster and performs better together.

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Real, Beautiful, Good, Important: My Definition of the Good Life—and How to Practice It

By Jef Menguin / Life / 8 minutes of reading

The definition of the good life gets real when life looks fine on paper but feels off in your body—and if you ignore that tension, you can “win” and still feel empty. In this article, Jef Menguin shares a simple four-part filter—Real, Beautiful, Good, Important—to guide everyday choices when your calendar gets loud. Use it before you say yes, then share it with your team so your values survive Monday, not just Sunday.

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20 Communication Strategies at Work

By Jef Menguin / Life / 9 minutes of reading

Let’s dive into 20 strategies that can help you become a communication superstar at work. Don’t worry, I’ll keep it simple and fun.

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33 Questions about Leadership Training

By Jef Menguin / Business / 43 minutes of reading

Leadership is a journey filled with challenges, opportunities, and moments of growth. As you navigate this path, you’ll often find yourself asking questions—seeking clarity, guidance, and inspiration to lead effectively. These questions are not just common; they’re essential to understanding what it takes to be

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How does leadership training differ from management training?

By Jef Menguin / Business / 3 minutes of reading

Leadership and management training are two sides of the same coin. Great leaders often need to be good managers, and vice versa.

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What is leadership training and why is it important?

By Jef Menguin / Work / 4 minutes of reading

Leadership training is a set of programs designed to help you understand how to inspire people, make tough decisions, and lead with confidence. These programs cover various skills like how to communicate clearly, think ahead, and connect with your team on a deeper level.

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What is self-motivation?

By Jef Menguin / Life / 9 minutes of reading

Self-motivation is a key to overcoming life challenges and achieving success. It means we don’t have to wait for our bosses to motivate us; we are the drivers of our own lives.

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18 Memorable Quotes by Maya Angelou

By Jef Menguin / Life / 12 minutes of reading

The 18 selected quotes in this collection capture the essence of Angelou’s wisdom. They are not just phrases to be read but lessons to be pondered upon.

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30 Quotes About Life: Threads of Wisdom

By Jef Menguin / Work / 14 minutes of reading

Life’s journey can be a busy one, especially for professionals who are always on the move, tackling challenges, and pushing boundaries. In the midst of meetings, deadlines, and responsibilities, it’s easy to get caught up and forget to take a step back. That’s where the

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31 Best Happy Quotes to Brighten Your Day

By Jef Menguin / Work / 19 minutes of reading

In our quest for a happy life, we often turn to powerful words that echo our feelings and aspirations. Happy quotes serve as beacons, guiding us through the maze of daily challenges and uplifting our spirits. Among the myriad of happiness quotes available, I’ve handpicked

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30 Quotes About Family

By Jef Menguin / Life / 11 minutes of reading

Family is a universal treasure. No matter where you are in the world, the bond we share with our families is the golden thread that holds us together.

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Daily Quotes for Personal Success

By Jef Menguin / Work / 6 minutes of reading

I’m Jef Menguin. As an entrepreneur, author, and professional speaker, I’ve always sought out words of wisdom to inspire my daily journey. Over time, I’ve curated a collection of quotes that have acted as a beacon, guiding me through challenges and toward greater success. It

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Filipino Culture and Values: 12 Game-Changers for Outsourcing Success

By Jef Menguin / Filipino Beat / 8 minutes of reading

What is it about the Philippines that makes it such an attractive hub for outsourcing? The answer lies in the rich tapestry of Filipino culture and values.

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Quotes for Motivation to Study

By Jef Menguin / Work / 2 minutes of reading

“Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Accordingly, a genius is often merely a talented person who has done all of his or her homework.” Thomas Edison “Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it

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No Motivation to Study: 10 Easy Ways to Fix It and Succeed

By Jef Menguin / Life / 4 minutes of reading

What I can tell you, then, are practical ways to push myself harder. You can continue learning even if you have no motivation to study. In fact, motivation makes studying look easier. But lack of motivation, I realized, is not a good reason to stop studying.

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Change of Focus for 2022

By Jef Menguin / Work / 5 minutes of reading

My first aside is free writing. That means I am writing this paragraph last. Today, I talk about a change of focus and some of my initiatives for the coming months. Change of Focus I have not published a new post for this blog for

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Stress Resilience: How to Manage & Relieve Stress at Work

By Jef Menguin / Work / 5 minutes of reading

Stress Resilience is a specialized training program tailor-fit for managers and supervisors. The course offers proven strategies and techniques to help them and their direct reports manage and relieve stress at work.

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Filipino Resource Speakers

By Jef Menguin / Work / 4 minutes of reading

Find Filipino resource speakers who can share insights and solutions. I will find opportunities to help them become more visible so they can help more people. We need to hear from experts whose ideas are worth spreading.

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Instead of Complaining Against the Government

By Jef Menguin / Work / 5 minutes of reading

If you are not happy the way things are, do not just complain. Complaining is our right, even a duty. But it is not enough. Go out and make things happen.

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120 Best Quotes About Life

By Jef Menguin / Work / 22 minutes of reading

Life quotes are life hacks. These life quotes are shortcuts to the wisdom of world influencers. They are though-provoking, encouraging, and inspiring.

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