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Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce in the Age of AI

by Sonnie Santos | Oct 1, 2025 | Adaptive Thinking, Change Management | 0 comments

Updated from its 2011 version, this article explores Corporate Adulting—how leaders align, strengthen, and kickstart in the Age of AI and a multi-generational workforce.

The Philippine Economic Shift: What Businesses and HR Need to Know

by Sonnie Santos | Jul 16, 2025 | Adaptive Thinking | 0 comments

The Philippine economy faces major changes. Learn critical steps for business leaders and HR to prepare. Stay ahead!

An Overview of Corporate Adulting

by Sonnie Santos | Sep 22, 2021 | Adaptive Thinking, Grit, Resilience | 1 comment

Corporate adulting is what professionals went thru to get acquainted with the corporate terrain and develop professional maturity

What happens when work is forced online because of COVID 19?

by Sonnie Santos | Aug 2, 2021 | Accountable Leadership, Adaptive Thinking, Agile Leadership, Resilience, Sonnie's Talks | 0 comments

Because of COVID-19, companies were forced in the Philippines to work online. While this is a step forward, only a few are structurally ready.

HR competencies circa 2021

by Sonnie Santos | Apr 24, 2021 | Accountable Leadership, Adaptive Thinking, Agile Leadership, People First Culture, Resilience | 0 comments

With a pandemic ravaged economy, HR competencies need an overhaul too. This to address the changing landscape of the business environment.

Leadership Lessons from the Mountains

by Sonnie Santos | Oct 7, 2018 | Adaptive Thinking, Servant Leadership | 2 comments

Early this week, I withdrew to the mountains to spend some time reflecting, praying and fasting. There are several lessons I gained (notes to self) from reading the story of Kings Saul and David, here’s a few leadership lessons that you may want to consider

My Thoughts On JobStreets’ “Generational Benefits” Survey

by Sonnie Santos | Nov 6, 2017 | Adaptive Thinking | 0 comments

Generational Benefits according to JobStreet   My analysis:   Generational benefits that are similar across generation: All wanted a birthday leave and health insurance “Given the stress that professionals face daily at work and in traffic, and health...

The Barriers In Your Mind

by Sonnie Santos | Mar 31, 2016 | Adaptive Thinking, Grit | 19 comments

Trade barriers have fallen. The only barriers left are the barriers you have in your mind.

How HR Can Transition A Company To Social Business

by Sonnie Santos | Mar 23, 2016 | Accountable Leadership, Adaptive Thinking | 10 comments

Social Business is the strategic use of the internet, social and mobile apps by a company, to engage employees and clients.

Bloggers Professional Growth, Upward-Sideward or Oblique?

by Sonnie Santos | Mar 3, 2016 | Adaptive Thinking, Capacity Building | 77 comments

Bloggers have three templates for growth– build the blog as a start-up, be a professional who blogs, or both.

DMIT: A New Tool For Talent Management?

by Sonnie Santos | Jun 4, 2014 | Adaptive Thinking | 0 comments

Dermatoglyph is the science of fingerprints, its connection to genetics and human brain. DMIT is a test that can determine the innate multiple intelligences

Filipino Entrepreneurs On Personalized Service

by Sonnie Santos | Feb 25, 2008 | Accountable Leadership, Adaptive Thinking, Empathy, People First Culture | 0 comments

We’ve read about Pinoy Entrepreneurs thoughts about customer satisfaction. Now, these entrepreneurs went a little farther.. PERSONALIZED SERVICE!     “If you want to do something, don’t approach a third party but go directly to the person you want to...

John Gokongwei’s Nine Rules of Success

by Sonnie Santos | Feb 12, 2008 | Accountable Leadership, Adaptive Thinking, Empathy, People First Culture | 0 comments

The mark of a true entrepreneur is having the courage to rise above adversity- John Gokongwei Jr.

Entrepreneurship, Globalization And Becoming A Great Nation

by Sonnie Santos | Jan 25, 2008 | Accountable Leadership, Adaptive Thinking, People First Culture | 7 comments

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

by Sonnie Santos | Jan 15, 2008 | Accountable Leadership, Adaptive Thinking, Empathy, People First Culture | 0 comments

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

by Sonnie Santos | Jan 9, 2008 | Accountable Leadership, Adaptive Thinking, Empathy, People First Culture | 0 comments

Being a mentor myself, this quote caught my attention. I find it worthy to have a have a place in this blog

The Right Seat On The Right Bus

by Sonnie Santos | Dec 18, 2007 | Adaptive Thinking, People First Culture | 4 comments

The right seat on the right bus is about the ability of HR to place people on a responsibility where s/he will be most productive and happy.

Filipino Entrepreneurs On Talent Management

by Sonnie Santos | Dec 16, 2007 | Accountable Leadership, Adaptive Thinking, Empathy, People First Culture | 0 comments

Another value adding quotes from Filipino entrepreneurs, this time on the subject of talent management

Filipino Entrepreneurs On Passion

by Sonnie Santos | Dec 3, 2007 | Accountable Leadership, Adaptive Thinking, Empathy, People First Culture | 0 comments

Here’s a collection of quotes about “passion” from well known Filipino Entrepreneurs.

Filipino Entrepreneur On Honesty

by Sonnie Santos | Nov 21, 2007 | Accountable Leadership, Adaptive Thinking, Empathy, People First Culture | 0 comments

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

by Sonnie Santos | Nov 7, 2007 | Accountable Leadership, Adaptive Thinking, Empathy, People First Culture | 0 comments

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

Filipino Entrepreneurs On Customer Satisfaction

by Sonnie Santos | Oct 26, 2007 | Accountable Leadership, Adaptive Thinking, Empathy, People First Culture | 0 comments

Satisfying customers make every business thrive. Here’s what are Pinoy Entrepreneurs have to say about customer happiness.

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