When “Defending Your Team” Becomes Dangerous Leadership
Leadership isn’t about shielding your team at all costs. Learn how discernment, accountability, and values-based coaching build stronger, self-leading teams.
Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce in the Age of AI
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.
A Sweeping Metaphor for Leadership, Team Building, and Community Restoration
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
The Power of Embracing New Challenges
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.
Executive Presence and Power Dressing
Executive presence and power dressing can make you noticeable to others. It allows you to stand out and receive special treatment.
Compete with yourself before competing with others
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.
The Freedom that comes with Resurrection Sunday
If Jesus remained in the grave, we’d be in hopeless limbo and are like headless chicken!
An Overview of Corporate Adulting
Corporate adulting is what professionals went thru to get acquainted with the corporate terrain and develop professional maturity
Moneymaking Sense: How to Prepare for the Next Crisis
The ancient moneymaking sense practiced by Joseph in the old testament still holds true and applicable today.
HR Profession: Career or Calling?
Is HR a career or calling? Your belief determines your professional behavior, and the treatment you’ll receive from management and employees.
When HR Sabotages Itself
HR work is devalued when the framework allow misuse of generosity and affection for our job.
Transactional Leadership Better For Mental Health
90% of pax to my leadership workshop are investing emotionally to their team. They are also heartbroken when these investments were not returned
Power Outfit and Social Business
The importance of engagement appropriate outfit has been underscored because of the growing influence of self expression in our culture.
Help.. My Officemates Are Harassing Me!
Eleanor Roosevelt once said “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”. Thus, let no harassing behaviour affect you.
Success Lessons from Jonathan Yabut
What defines successful people is grit. The sustained passion and determination for a long period time.
How To Handle Workplace Bullying
When facing an office bully, you need to hold your fire, until you have evaluated your situation, profiled your aggressor and covered your bases
What is Workplace Bullying and How To Deal With It
Workplace harassment has many forms. While the ILO C190 treaty is yet to be ratified. There are existing laws that we can use to deal with discrimination and bullying.
How To Make The Right Connection
I often hear this in success talks, “it’s not only about you, it’s about the right connection, having access to the right people at the right time”
Pursue Your Passion
If you will pursue your passion, the likelihood that you are fulfilling your calling or purpose in life is high. You will not only get people’s attention, you will also find inspiration.
Patterns Influences Our Choices
My thoughts on the teachings of Dr. David Sumrall about patterns. Change the input to change the output
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.
Resignation Is An Employee Right — But You Must Do It Properly
Resignation is an employee right, but it must follow proper notice, documentation, and due process. Learn when the 30-day rule applies, when you can resign immediately, and how final pay and COE timelines work.
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.