B. Kim Barnes, author of the book "Exercising Influence," said that to become an effective influencer, one must have FOCUS. Flexible Be open to alternative means for as long as the outcome goal shall be achieved. For example, this may include working with other groups, foster shared ownership, in order to achieve the goal. Observable Design in...
In reading Jim Collin's book, Good to Great, he talked about companies not being able to pinpoint a defining moment that turned everything around and make them a great company. Their success came from cumulative and consistent effort in the same direction. As time goes by, the flywheel effect takes place....
From April 6 to 15, I was able to log 840 minutes workout time using the Nike Training Club application. Skipped several Get Lean and Get Toned workout choices that I can't execute without a medicine ball (where a dumbbell won't fit as a substitute). Look forward returning home this week and...
14 Challenges in Staying Remarkable Trusting Bob My failure is my success Work cultures: change, adapt, join, or move out?
One of the challenges given by the 8th Habit is being able to share the lessons learned from Stephen Covey with the intent of enlightening others in the process. I started with this last 2005 and have done a series of blog post at that time. One of the lessons learned I shared then...
If a Digital Leader can connect with others - one-on-one, group, and with an audience - your sense of community improves, your ability to create team work increases, and your influence skyrockets. People who connect with others have better relationships, experience less conflict, and get more things done than those...
For the past two weeks, I find myself in a situation sharing my point of view about the Cybercrime Law and online taxation. The cybercrime topic was tough as I hardly knew or heard of a private sector publicly that shares the same point of view I have. By focusing...
In Good to Great, Jim Collins cited that most Level 5 heads lead with questions, rather than answers. They admit what they don't know and engage themselves with their right people in rigorous debates. At the end of it, what is agreed upon gets fully supported by the people in the...
Last 2012, I got the chance to attend Boris Joaquin's workshop on "The Servant Leader" offered by Salt & Light Ventures. During discussion on workshop expectations, I told Boris my hope that the workshop will not be about Jesus and judge what is right or wrong. I mentioned a prayer scene...
John Maxwell's book "Everyone Communicates Few Connect" is a must read and be reflected upon by anyone who uses social media and content marketing to communicate and connect with their leads and customers. Got this book last year and found it helpful. (Click on the worksheet image for the full view) It...
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When religion and the Church gets too involved with politics and have views I disagree with, my faith with the establishment got affected. From thereon, I have decided to pursue my spiritual faith on my own with guidance from authors on topics I resonate with. The most recent one is Tenzin Gyatso. While...
John Maxwell has always played a great role in shaping my attitude in life and towards dealing with people. I finally got the chance to start re-reading the book "Winning With People" (and its workbook). I guess the timing is just right as there are so many things happening at this...
Edward de Bono is certainly one of my favorite book authors and had greatly influenced my thinking process. Still, it is amazing that there is so much that we can learn to enhance the way we think. I'm currently readingHow to Have Creative Ideas: 62 exercises to develop the mind and Edward De...
Our past actions really has a funny way of catching up with us, positively or negatively. The recent developments happening in our community in the past three months from online chaos, bombings, and call for revolt gives a strong reminder that if we want change, then it must come from each one...
One of the best books I have read from Tony Buzan is Embracing Change. It is a great book for those who wants to transform themselves from being a victim of circumstance or change thinker to a change maker. For those who are already a change maker, the tools and insights shared...
Running a paid membership site can be quite challenging as you have to regularly produce good content, worthwhile programs, and keep your members happy. There is also the concern of expanding into new markets where your brand identity can limit your potential. Last December 2004, I wrote a column piece sharing...
Continuing my sharing on the book "Winning With People" (and its workbook), one of the best chapters in the book is the discussion about the Celebration Principle. John Maxwell said that 'the true test of friendship is not only how loyal we are when friends fail, but how thrilled we are...
A few years ago, I bought a copy of Tim Sanders' book "Love is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends". Eversince, I became a lovecat. This is where you try to be a great source of information and share them as the opportunity or need arises...
My talks in the last 3 months have included slides about building tribes or loyal communities. It scares me whenever I see an industry (like the IT industry) whose players are the same people, transferring from one organization to another, year after year. Hardly do you find new leaders being...
