Divide And Conquer
This strategy has been used time and again by leaders to keep control of the people, area or situation. And this is being used right now by the giant oil companies in the Philippines to dictate oil prices at the same time silence resistance from consumers. For the...What Went Wrong.. What Went Right
2008 is set to end in less than 2 months, this is the best time to look back and reflect, and plan for next year. If business organizations are doing this, specially in anticipation of the effects of the financial meltdown of world markets and recession of major...The Choice Of Leadership
The world almost stop as it watch history unfold at uncle Sam’s backyard. By now, it’s evident who the new US President would be. As there are cheers of celebration, others are also sorrowed by defeat. From the voters point of view The most important issue...Be On Top Of Your Game
This is a quick post just to share what I learned from my quiet time early this morning, that is being on top of our game
The Micro Perspective
Do you love details? Well I don’t but if I want to stay out of trouble, then I have to develop affection with details. A micro perspective is like looking at reports or situations behind magnifying glasses. Metrics are better understood if supported with...Winning By Losing
When we were at Baguio, wifey requested to visit a shop known for it’s hand crafted designer jewelry products. Even though I have no interest on any kind of jewelries, and I don’t take pleasure on shopping, I joined them and gave my thoughts on the items...A Great Customer Service
I would like to share two good experiences with start up businesses who provided above normal customer assistance. The first service provider is Car-Go, a new car wash (and general car care) center at # 8 Macapagal Blvd. (in front of PNB). The price is $2.5 (P 100)...A House In Order
In case you have not noticed, this blog, since Easter, is sporting a new theme courtesy of WP Premium. While I like my old theme, it can not accommodate new opportunities for advertising, and it is not compatible with Internet Explorer. Thus, the change in outfit....John Gokongwei’s Nine Rules of Success
The mark of a true entrepreneur is having the courage to rise above adversity- John Gokongwei Jr.
Entrepreneurship, Globalization And Becoming A Great Nation
This piece is originally posted at Universal Rubina blog. Value adding and inspiring! Before I begin, I want to say please bear with me, an 81-year-old man who just flew in from San Francisco 36 hours ago and is still suffering from jet lag. However, I hope I...Filipino Entrepreneur On Inspiration
I hope to blog about John Gokongwei’s life and inspiration in the future. Mean time, I hope this value adding quote will inspire you
Filipino Entrepreneur On Mentoring
Being a mentor myself, this quote caught my attention. I find it worthy to have a have a place in this blog
Filipino Entrepreneurs On Passion
Here’s a collection of quotes about “passion” from well known Filipino Entrepreneurs.
Filipino Entrepreneur On Honesty
Very few entrepreneurs have a public stand about integrity, kudos to Alvin Carranza for this honesty anchored quote. “Be honest with your partners, clients, and especially to yourself. If you’ve committed a mistake, the quickest way to rectify the damage is to admit...Filipino Entrepreneurs On Hard Work
I can tell you right now that when you have your own business, 24 hours is not enough. You need hard work to keep your business going
CSR: Green Companies
A nugget of hope is what I unearthed for reading a newspaper after a cardio exercise. In the middle of political hula boos and increasing fuel prices, it was noted that some companies in the Philippines, in their own small way, is helping to protect the environment....Filipino Entrepreneurs On Work-Life Balance
Entrepreneurs have tendency to focus too much on their business that they end up neglecting other aspects of their life, specially those that matters most.
Filipino Entrepreneurs On Change
Here’s a collection of quotes about “innovation” from respected and well known Filipino Entrepreneurs
Change Management: New Wine In Old Wineskin
Change management is like wine and wineskin. You cannot put new wine in an old wineskin, otherwise the wineskin will burst.
Success Quotes From Filipino Entrepreneurs
We read or heard one or two definitions of success. But let’s contextualize our understanding with these success quotes from Filipino Entrepreneurs
CSR: Barrier Free Environment For The Handicapped And The Elderly
Update (10/18/07): An article about the same recognition was written by Princess Daisy Dominga entitled SM Innovations for the Handicapped was published by Philippine Daily Inquirer Sunday Biz on Oct. 14, 2007. Being sensitive to the needs of persons with...Hello there!
