Ever feel like your boss is on a power trip? You’re not alone. But before you start labeling every annoying thing they do as “power-tripping,” take a step back. Not every bossy move is about power. Sometimes, it’s just a different leadership style—or maybe they’re
What’s your dream job? This is the script of my speech from a pre-employment seminar, where I guide fresh graduates in finding their dream jobs. I’m sharing it here for college students to help you uncover hidden opportunities and align your passions, strengths, and economic
Want your dream job? Your application needs to stand out. This guide gives you expert tips to craft a winning job application letter—one that grabs attention and gets results. Whether you’re a fresh graduate, a seasoned pro, or a student about to enter the job
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Help employees achieve their career goals. In many companies, we see a big problem: employees are stuck in place, not growing. When people don’t grow, neither do their ideas or their passion. The result? Less energy, less innovation, and more people leaving for new opportunities.
LinkedIn stands out as the go-to place for growing your career. But it’s not just about being there; it’s about making an impact. Make the right connections that can multiply your opportunities and impact. We call these game-changers ‘multipliers.’ In this guide, we’re diving into
It’s a common belief that action is the child of motivation. But history tells us otherwise. It’s filled with stories of individuals who acted first, with motivation following in their footsteps, like a shadow that appears once you step into the sun.
Commitment is like a secret ingredient that turns your effort into skill. It’s not about being born talented; it’s about choosing to dive in and work hard, even when it gets tough. Think about it like this: anyone can get good at playing the flute, coding in C++, or playing soccer if they decide to stick with it through thick and thin.
When we show up without kusang-loob, we’re just going through the motions. We are sleepwalking through our tasks, checking boxes, and watching the clock until it’s time to go home.
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Resignation letters are a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of the resignation process. It is a formal way of communicating your intention to resign from your current position.
Soft skills help us communicate effectively, work well with others, and navigate the challenges of the workplace. Yet, they often get overlooked in favor of technical or domain-specific skills. I have spent years helping organizations design learning experiences that help leaders build these essential soft
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I encourage you to become a remarkable employee. Strive for excellence at work. In my experience, pursuing excellence is always better than choosing mediocrity. There’s an emerging idea that promotes doing just enough – the bare minimum. It’s called “quiet quitting” where, instead of resigning,
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Everyone dreams of success, but not everyone knows how to get there. The trick? Be ready before everyone else and jump on chances that come your way. This isn’t a new idea. In fact, it’s deeply tied to Filipino sayings like “daig ng maagap ang
I run Best in People Webinars to help leaders learn faster and better for less cost. Though it is easier and more exciting for me to conduct live training programs for leaders, webinars have many benefits we can enjoy. I also m
Make a personal development plan which will only demand a little effort from you. The goal is to enjoy it. Find the least resistance and the least amount of effort.
It is best if students start a personal development plan at the start of the school year. It inspires students to work on a goal. It clears up the purpose of their study.
If you are a leader, your mission is to identify the causes of workplace stress and help your co-workers find ways to manage it.
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Promote a culture of malasakit if you want to encourage excellent customer care, innovation, teamwork, and passion. Leaders who show malasakit care for your people and your business. Think about the admirable Filipino values. Practicing these values in the workplace is necessary and desirable. Filipinos
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When you lose your passion for excellence, mediocrity creeps in quietly—missed details, weaker standards, and a slow drop in pride. In this article, Jef Menguin shows how to protect your standards through simple habits and sharper self-leadership, especially when work feels routine. Use it, then pass it to your team so “good enough” stops becoming the culture.
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