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by Sonnie Santos | Sep 9, 2025 | Daily Musing, Personal Thoughts, Salt and Light, Volunteerism |
When a team member falls away, do you discard them or make the effort to restore them? This article explores profound lessons on leadership and community, inspired by the simple act of sweeping a courtyard
by Sonnie Santos | Nov 12, 2024 | Salt and Light, Self Improvement, Testimonials |
I accepted an invitation to speak at a convention of pediatricians w/o giving much thought. I Later realized my folly and panicked. However, by the grace of God, it turned into a beautiful experience.
by Sonnie Santos | Nov 7, 2024 | Daily Musing, Personal Thoughts, Salt and Light |
How a birthday dinner reservation turned into a reminder about faith, priorities, and being mindful of the impact of our decisions on others.
by Sonnie Santos | Nov 6, 2024 | 50's and Kicking, Testimonials |
Turning 55 and feeling great! A celebration of life’s journey and the importance of gratitude, faith, and family in this new chapter.
by Sonnie Santos | Jul 6, 2024 | Salt and Light, Testimonials |
Our actions, rooted in faith, will reinforce the timeless truth that we reap what we sow. I lost my fancy phone, but it was returned.
by Sonnie Santos | May 1, 2024 | 2nd Look, Salt and Light |
The culture is not toxic itself, which is rooted in familial love. The toxicity arises when recipients of kindness take advantage of it.
by Sonnie Santos | Dec 25, 2023 | Personal Thoughts, Salt and Light |
Over the years, some people have tried to remove Christ from Christmas. The abbreviation ‘Xmas’ was introduced instead of the full word. Originally, the x stands for the cross, but of late, it also seems to cross out Christ from Christmas.... by Sonnie Santos | Nov 10, 2023 | Personal Branding, Testimonials |
Executive presence and power dressing can make you noticeable to others. It allows you to stand out and receive special treatment.
by Sonnie Santos | Nov 5, 2023 | 50's and Kicking, Testimonials |
Feeling ko I’m just in my 30’s! It has not been an easy journey, but God has been faithful and present throughout.
by Sonnie Santos | Apr 3, 2023 | 50's and Kicking, Mental Health, Physical Fitness |
Professional goals are different from an exercise, but we can overcome it with same mindset- Compete with yourself and be better before competing with others.
by Sonnie Santos | Apr 1, 2023 | 50's and Kicking, Physical Fitness, Salt and Light, Wellness |
Running is like business planning. You need a target, a strategy, and discipline to continue with the action steps.
by Sonnie Santos | Jun 9, 2022 | 2nd Look, Blogging, Current Events |
The rise of v/bloggers is because of the journalists themselves. 31% of Pinoys avoid biased media says the 2022 Digital News Report
by Sonnie Santos | May 20, 2022 | 2nd Look, Nation Building |
In influential leadership, people will not always agree with you, but they may still follow because of your empathic leadership
by Sonnie Santos | May 15, 2022 | 2nd Look, Politics, Q and A |
When journalists, in my opinion, openly declare their political leanings risk losing their credibility as fair and impartial news reporters.
by Sonnie Santos | May 14, 2022 | 2nd Look, Current Events, News |
Many will not vote for their preferred candidates to cast a protest vote because of the cancel culture of the woke voters.
by Sonnie Santos | May 13, 2022 | Personal Thoughts, Politics, Q and A, Salt and Light |
My presidential bet is languishing in the middle; what does that make me if I arrogantly dragged God into my politics?
by Sonnie Santos | May 2, 2022 | Personal Thoughts |
HR pros are voters too, but to make public their vote or to actively endorse a presidentiable is something to think about
by Sonnie Santos | Apr 10, 2022 | Mental Health, Salt and Light, Testimonials |
Psychotherapy is used to identify issues that cause mental illness and to understand how these stressors are affecting a patient’s life
by Sonnie Santos | Jan 19, 2022 | Testimonials |
The Omicron variant of the SARS-COV-2 virus is a wildfire, but God remains good and faithful in our battle with COVID-19
by Sonnie Santos | Aug 17, 2021 | Mental Health, Salt and Light, Testimonials |
Do not be misled that a mild covid-19 symptom is, well “mild”. Home care is doable, but still terrifying if you are in the midst of surge, hospital overflow, and medical oxygen shortage. Be prepared and equipped.
by Melanie | May 14, 2021 | 2nd Look, Social Good |
Is HR a career or calling? Your belief determines your professional behavior, and the treatment you’ll receive from management and employees.
by Sonnie Santos | Aug 13, 2020 | Crowd Sourcing, Personal Thoughts, Public Service |
Giving feedback and helping the government in our fight against COVID 19 is more value-adding to the greater majority of Filipinos than complaining