John Gokongwei’s Nine Rules of Success
The mark of a true entrepreneur is having the courage to rise above adversity- John Gokongwei Jr.
Stress Management
Different authors suggest different ways of stress management, but for purposes of this blog, let’s look at how Jesus manage stress.
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
Patterns Influences Our Choices
My thoughts on the teachings of Dr. David Sumrall about patterns. Change the input to change the output
Love and Generosity
Instead of celebrating Christmas the traditional way, we pooled our resources to “adopt-a-family. I’m proud of my staff who showed love and generosity
The Right Seat On The Right Bus
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
Another value adding quotes from Filipino entrepreneurs, this time on the subject of talent management
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
Filipino Entrepreneurs On Customer Satisfaction
Satisfying customers make every business thrive. Here’s what are Pinoy Entrepreneurs have to say about customer happiness.
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
Discover powerful, experience-based success lessons from Filipino entrepreneurs—rooted in discipline, frugality, courage, and long-term purpose.
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...How To’s of Due Process
“The state affords the constitutional blanket of rendering protection to labor but it also protect the right of employers to exercise what are clearly management prerogatives, so long as the exercise is without abuse of discretion.” Pantranco North Express vs. NLRC GR No. 106516, Sept. 21, 1999.
Secret Lives Can Destroy Destiny
Lack of integrity can lead to a private life that is inconsistent to the projected public life. This secret life will rob us of our destiny
Faith or Fear? Your Mental Health Depends on It
Faith and fear are opposites but the same. The same because both sources their power from you– the confident expectation of your future or your belief of what will happen to you. But they are opposites because faith believes something good can happen in the future, while fear expects the opposite.
Leaving your Company? Why Doing it Right Makes Sense
Ending an employer-employee relationship is subject to due process, whether it is employee (resignation) or employer (just or authorized causes) initiated
Pillar of HR Awardee
Sonnie Santos receiving the Pillar of HR Award — recognition for leadership and contributions to the Philippine HR community.
Blog Awards
Award-winning blog — Best Advocacy (2010) for Web Safety and Cyberbullying Prevention & Best Corporate and Brand Blog (2015)
CyberWellness Collaboration
Sonnie Santos with Family Zone Australia — promoting cyber wellness and digital parenting advocacy through ASKSonnie.INFO.
Collaboration for Better Careers
Sonnie Santos with JobStreet Philippines — a collaboration promoting values-driven HR leadership and employee engagement in the workplace.