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Legacy and Leadership: Lance Gokongwei and Kevin Tan share family secrets and more in the Family Business Continuity event of the year

By Alyanna Silvestre

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Legacy and Leadership: Family Business Continuity Event of the Year Ends in a Resounding Success

In the volatile world of business ownership, time is a finite resource and circumstances can take unexpected turns. Will you take action to preserve your legacy, or will you let problems and complacency ruin your family's dreams?

By Alyanna Silvestre

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The Rise of Andrew Tan: From Vision to Visionary

Andrew is the single biggest reason why I took the giant leap of faith in becoming an entrepreneur, an ASEAN family business coach, and a book author.

By Prof. Enrique Soriano

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Do Your Strategic Plan Now

A strategic plan describes how you can get there. It is both written and lived — a plan that must go beyond mere words on a piece of paper stuck in a drawer and left to be forgotten.

By Prof. Enrique M. Soriano

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The Key to Business Longevity: Empowering Succession in Family Businesses

Do you want to ensure the long-term success of your family-owned business? Discover the secrets to cultivating future leaders and achieving business longevity. Read on and register now for our upcoming executive event.

By Alyanna Silvestre

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Cecilio Pedro: Outperforming and Outthinking Giants

“In Lamoiyan Corporation, we believe that we can make our presence a blessing to society.” - Cecilio Pedro

By PROF. ENRIQUE M. SORIANO

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"Human Resources are priceless."

"My father planted the seed of an important part of our corporate culture: a willingness to employ capable people regardless of their nationality." - Dhanin Chearavanont

By PROF. ENRIQUE M. SORIANO

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Alfred Yao: The Juice King of the Philippines

Never one to lose faith; never been one to shy away from innovation

By PROF. ENRIQUE M. SORIANO

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3 Ways to Prepare Your Business For Longevity

By Prof. Enrique M. Soriano

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The Executive Checklist: Internal Ways to Grow and Become a Better Leader

Change doesn’t have to start on January 1st; it can begin anytime, in your own time, so why not start now and start from within?

By Alyanna Silvestre

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War for Tech Talents: Building Your Dream Team With the Right Recruitment Partner

We’ve all heard of how embracing tech is no longer an option, and this year, even in the professionals we hire, it has been a little too real.

By Alyanna Silvestre

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Converge’s Dennis Anthony Uy to represent PH in EY’s prestigious World Entrepreneur of The Year after being named Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines 2022

By ICON Executive Asia

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Legacy and Leadership: Lance Gokongwei and Kevin Tan share family secrets and more in the Family Business Continuity event of the year

By Alyanna Silvestre

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Legacy and Leadership: Family Business Continuity Event of the Year Ends in a Resounding Success

By Alyanna Silvestre

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The Rise of Andrew Tan: From Vision to Visionary

By Prof. Enrique Soriano

opinion

Do Your Strategic Plan Now

By Prof. Enrique M. Soriano

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The Key to Business Longevity: Empowering Succession in Family Businesses

By Alyanna Silvestre

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Cecilio Pedro: Outperforming and Outthinking Giants

By PROF. ENRIQUE M. SORIANO

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"Human Resources are priceless."

By PROF. ENRIQUE M. SORIANO

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Alfred Yao: The Juice King of the Philippines

By PROF. ENRIQUE M. SORIANO

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3 Ways to Prepare Your Business For Longevity

By Prof. Enrique M. Soriano

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The Executive Checklist: Internal Ways to Grow and Become a Better Leader

By Alyanna Silvestre

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War for Tech Talents: Building Your Dream Team With the Right Recruitment Partner

By Alyanna Silvestre

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Converge’s Dennis Anthony Uy to represent PH in EY’s prestigious World Entrepreneur of The Year after being named Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines 2022

By ICON Executive Asia

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August 18, 2022

Do’s & Don’ts: Starting Off On the Right Foot at a New Company

Alyanna Silvestre | 6 min read

Here are some basic do's and don'ts for you to jumpstart your career at your new company!

August 10, 2022

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June 24, 2022

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Alyanna Silvestre | 7 min read

Making your business exist online doesn’t equate to having a digital presence.

June 17, 2022

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Is it just a bad day at work or a workplace plagued by toxicity? Deal with a toxic work environment the right way today!

April 29, 2022

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Alyanna Silvestre | 4 min read

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March 30, 2022

Breaking the Bias: Simple Ways to Create an Inclusive Workplace that Works

Alyanna Silvestre | 4 min read

Make your way towards a more inclusive and diverse workplace today!

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5 Ways on How to Better Visualize Your Plans

Ana Maria “Penny” S. Bongato, ICF-ACC, FPM | 4 min read

Things never happen the same way twice. Make the most of every opportunity that comes knocking at your doorstep with these 5 tips from motivational speaker and career and life...

March 16, 2022

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Alyanna Silvestre | 3 min read

Getting tired of common interview questions? Spice up your interview process a little with these 5 questions!

February 18, 2022

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There’s no exact science to hiring, but there are a few things you could set your eyes on to find the right professionals.

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THE MISSION OF CONTINUITY

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Since the creation of the world, when God created everything in it, continuity has always been the foundation and cornerstone of this awesome order of creation.

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MANO PO: THE POWER OF HAND BLESSINGS

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“Mano po” is a sign of respect for elders and a humble way of requesting for blessings. A wonderful and beautiful cultural tradition and heritage that is uniquely Filipino.”

January 04, 2022

5 Ways You Can Believe In Yourself And Become Unstoppable

Ana Maria “Penny” S. Bongato, ICF-ACC, FPM | 3 min read

Let’s be real, believing in yourself is not something that will automatically happen. So, here are some ways to help you gather more than enough confidence to face the new...

December 27, 2021

Millennials in Management: Redefining Company Culture

Alyanna Silvestre | 4 min read

Millennials are moving into management roles, and they are tweaking the existing work culture to their liking.

December 07, 2021

5 Best Ways To Improve Your Mental Health

Ana Maria “Penny” S. Bongato, ICF-ACC, FPM | 3 min read

With anxiety at an all-time high due to COVID-19, many individuals are now taking mental health seriously, and so should you. So, here are some ways to improve your mental...

November 15, 2021

SIMPLE LIFE LESSONS WE DERIVE FROM DAILY EVENTS

Atty. Domingo Y. Reyes, Jr., Ll.M., Ph.D. | 3 min read

It is worthwhile to see ourselves in the context of what is happening around us and let the ordinary events and experiences in our lives provide us powerful lessons that...

November 11, 2021

Millennials and Gen Z at Work: Challenging the Status Quo

Alyanna Silvestre | 3 min read

Young professionals are challenging workplace norms, and they are eager to make a change.

November 09, 2021

Employee Appreciation Ideas That Are neither Expensive nor Complicated

Alyanna Silvestre | 2 min read

It takes a team to get a business off the ground and keep it running, so it is crucial to show appreciation to your employees who work tirelessly in the...

November 03, 2021

5 Steps on How to Escape the Stagnant Stage

Ana Maria “Penny” S. Bongato, ICF-ACC, FPM | 3 min read

There are times when we seem to be stuck in a rut, where we feel like nothing is happening in our life or that no exciting milestone is coming.

October 27, 2021

LIVING IN THE PRESENT IS INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE

Atty. Domingo Y. Reyes, Jr., Ll.M., Ph.D. | 3 min read

“For what gain will it be if we have secured tomorrow when we have forgotten what we need today?”

October 26, 2021

Finding the Balance Between Parenting and Working

Alyanna Silvestre | 2 min read

Parenting alone is a tough job, especially if you're doing it solo. So to help alleviate the stress of single parents, here are a few things to help you navigate...

October 22, 2021

Six Signs You’re Not Yet Ready to Resign

Alyanna Silvestre | 3 min read

You’re not ready to quit your job just yet, and here’s why.

October 14, 2021

Building Company Culture: Bringing Everyone on Board

Alyanna Silvestre | 3 min read

When we talk about company culture, most professionals would immediately think of the C-suite executives and human resources practitioners, but believe it or not, the responsibility no longer revolves around...

October 13, 2021

There Are Things That Are Better Left Unchanged

Atty. Domingo Y. Reyes, Jr., Ll.M., Ph.D. | 5 min read

“To change the way they do and conduct their business would be to demolish the rich heritage by which the business was founded – as a family enterprise in the...

October 06, 2021

Seeking Greener Pastures: How to Ask For A Pay Raise

Alyanna Silvestre | 3 min read

Asking for a raise can be intimidating, but it can surely make way for new opportunities despite the anxieties that come with it.

October 05, 2021

Is It Too Late To Be A Student?

Ana Maria “Penny” S. Bongato, ICF-ACC, FPM | 3 min read

It’s never too late to be a student. It’s never too late to learn.

October 04, 2021

War for Talent: Winning It Rather than Winging It

Alyanna Silvestre | 4 min read

As we face the modern war for talent, stepping up your talent acquisition game is the only way to go.

September 28, 2021

THE ANTIDOTE TO “INEQUALITY” IS SOCIAL COMPLEMENTATION

Atty. Domingo Y. Reyes, Jr., Ll.M., Ph.D. | 2 min read

We are all members of our own respective communities, our family, our society, our organization, and together we form part of one global community of people

September 23, 2021

How to Recover from Job Loss and Unemployment Stress

Ana Maria “Penny” S. Bongato, ICF-ACC, FPM | 2 min read

Losing a job can be stressful, so here are a few things you can do to cope with the stress of being unemployed, straight from the first Jack Canfield Certified...

September 17, 2021

Two Sides of Achieving a Work-Life Balance

Alyanna Silvestre | 3 min read

In this hyperconnected era where building work-life boundaries seems complicated, how can you ensure that you're not too much work or too much life?

September 02, 2021

Talent Management in the Ever-Changing Recruiting Landscape: Employee Retention

Alyanna Silvestre | 3 min read

Attracting the right talent is difficult enough, but trying to keep your people can be a lot trickier.

August 19, 2021

Going Beyond the Job Description: Learning and Organization Development Practitioners

Alyanna Silvestre | 3 min read

Learn what it takes to be a learning and organizational development practitioner in this digital age in this recap of another myth-debunking episode of Job Defined.

August 13, 2021

Online to Offline Interviews

Patt Soyao | 3 min read

Will online interviews be the norm after the pandemic?

August 05, 2021

The 20/30 Rule of Negotiating Your Salary

Patt Soyao | 3 min read

Transferring to a new company has its risks, so check your leverage and make sure to use it to your advantage.

August 02, 2021

Alleviating Your Workforce’s Return-to-Office Anxiety

AJ Chua | 3 min read

After over a year of remote work, remote learning, and remote everything, some companies are revealing their return-to-office plans, but are employees up for it?

July 26, 2021

Through the Eyes of a Recruiter: Bridging the Gap Between Online and Offline Job Interviews

Alyanna Silvestre | 3 min read

Through the Eyes of a Recruiter: Bridging the Gap Between Online and Offline Job Interviews

July 23, 2021

The Extra Month’s Pay in the Philippines

Alyanna Silvestre | 3 min read

No, it's not that time of the year yet, but we're halfway there and since a 2019 report about a proposed 14th month pay bill recently resurfaced on social media,...

July 12, 2021

Breaking Through the Burnout

Alyanna Silvestre | 3 min read

Are you just tired, or have you reached the point of burnout?

June 25, 2021

Gender Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Alyanna Silvestre | 2 min read

Gender diversity and inclusion in the workplace have been seen as critical for businesses today.

June 22, 2021

Going Beyond the Job Description: Chief Data and Analytics Officers

AJ Chua | 2 min read

Find out what it takes to transform data into insights from Patrick Meneses, the CDOA of MDI Novare.

June 11, 2021

Going Beyond the Job Description: Professional business Makeup Artists

Alyanna Silvestre | 3 min read

Catch a glimpse of her Job Defined interview and learn the three important things that will help an aspiring makeup artist like you measure if this career is really the...

June 02, 2021

Going Beyond the Job Description: Business Development Professionals

Alyanna Silvestre | 2 min read

Business development is often seen as mainly about sales, but contrasting the popular opinion, Lazada Philippines' Petrus Paolo Carbonell explains that even though sales is a part of it, it's...

May 26, 2021

The Critical Role of the Right Team of Professionals

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A professional fit for your company is not enough if they find it hard to collaborate. Learn the importance of having the right people in a well-coordinated team to the...

May 21, 2021

Through the Eyes of a Recruiter: Interviewing the Interviewer

Alyanna Silvestre | 3 min read

Make the most out of your next job interview. Equip yourself with these informative questions to ask your interviewer and stand out from the competition.

May 15, 2021

Going Beyond the Job Description: Property Brokers

Alyanna Silvestre | 2 min read

Learn the three truths of being a property broker from Mikko Barranda, a licensed real estate broker and Director of Leechiu Property Consultants.

May 13, 2021

Going Beyond the Job Description: Economists

Alyanna Silvestre | 2 min read

Go beyond the technicalities of being an economist with Carlo Asuncion, the chief economist of one of the country’s biggest Universal Banks, the Union Bank of the Philippines.

May 07, 2021

Going Beyond the Job Description: Digital Public Relations

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April 30, 2021

Through the Eyes of a Recruiter: Building a Resume that Resonates

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April 23, 2021

Going Beyond the Job Description: Digital Marketers

Alyanna Silvestre | 2 min read

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Going Beyond the Job Description: Strategy Professionals

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Family Business Continuity: Ensuring a Fail-Proof Succession Plan

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Recognizing the challenges faced by family business owners, we aim to provide a stage to explore strategies and best practices for all things related to fostering a smooth transition to achieve business longevity and secure the legacy of the family.

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