Of Love and Marriage
Marriage is more than a piece of paper, it is about a promise made to another person, and to God and witnessed by bunch of people
John Gokongwei’s Nine Rules of Success
The mark of a true entrepreneur is having the courage to rise above adversity- John Gokongwei Jr.
Putting Things In Order
If we are focused always on “firefighting” activities, we forget how to look at things from the top view to make the necessary balance, priority and order.
Stress Management
Different authors suggest different ways of stress management, but for purposes of this blog, let’s look at how Jesus manage stress.
Customer Delight Matters
customer delight is a result of a deliberate effort by a company to provide a value adding product and service, at a reasonable price
Unusual Job Interview Answer
I received this via SMS from a colleague… funny and worth sharing. Manager: “For a man with no experience, you’re asking for a high wage” Applicant: “Well, sir, the work is much harder when you don’t know what you’re...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
CSR As Business Strategy
The CSR initiatives of British Telecommunication are integrated to their business strategy. Not a separate program, as what other companies normally do.
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
Man.. Integrity.. Woman
A woman make man in many ways “complete”, I would like to focus, however, on the influence of a woman to a man’s character and behaviour.
Plan Forward Reflect Backwards
As year closes in, some people have gone nuts over the “Starbucks” planner, are you one of them?
Celebrate Jesus
Yesterday, as what I normally do on Christmas eve, I go to our local church to celebrate Christmas in candle lights communion. I started this habit 18 years ago after I received the gift of salvation, and when I’m still single. Fast forward to the present, after...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
CSR: The Ube Tanker
As expected, the “Ube” (Purple) Fire Engine parked near our building is gearing for action. This fire truck is maintained by a private company and being commandeered by volunteer firemen who are employees or staffs of Eng Bee Tin, a known “hopia” and chinese deli factory in the Philippines
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...Customer Service And Synergy
After experiencing broken promises and sloppy customer service in different occasions, dissecting the cause of a poor service or unmet customer expectations can be value adding
