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Francis J. Kong
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Learning leadership lessons
by Francis J. Kong - July 20, 2025 - 12:00am
Hindsight is always 20/20, and history serves as an invaluable teacher. Reflecting on his career journey, Matthew C. Read offers valuable insights that current and emerging leaders should consider.
You are doing a great job
by Francis J. Kong - July 19, 2025 - 12:00am
Some bosses affirm and praise their people who perform well and even reward them. Some bosses are stoic, inarticulate and do not reveal their emotions.
Leadership and chopping wood
by Francis J. Kong - July 13, 2025 - 12:00am
Years ago, I was invited to give a keynote address to an APAC country managers’ leadership assembly, which took place in one of the function rooms at the Manila Polo Club.
Knowing little, thinking it’s a lot
by Francis J. Kong - July 12, 2025 - 12:00am
Have you ever been in a conversation where someone who doesn’t know much about a topic talks as if they’re the ultimate expert?
AI is my friend
by Francis J. Kong - July 6, 2025 - 12:00am
I admire Mark Schaefer, a brilliant yet grounded marketing guru who is practical, insightful, occasionally feisty, and always humble.
Finding truth in a noisy world
by Francis J. Kong - July 5, 2025 - 12:00am
In a world where headlines mislead, opinions masquerade as facts, and AI writes term papers (and possibly love letters!), truth has never been more critical—or more complicated.
Figure it out as a superpower
by Francis J. Kong - June 29, 2025 - 12:00am
The couple was celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary, and all the guests wondered how they could have stayed that long.
Follow your passion, really?
by Francis J. Kong - June 28, 2025 - 12:00am
A man climbs a mountain to ask the wise Guru one deep question.
A timely truth and reminder
by Francis J. Kong - June 22, 2025 - 12:00am
Tim Collver is a scientist and a churchmate of mine.
Dolphins, tigers and leadership
by Francis J. Kong - June 21, 2025 - 12:00am
Today we will take our leadership lessons from dolphins and tigers.
Four sons and four seasons
by Francis J. Kong - June 15, 2025 - 12:00am
A wise father once knew it was time to pass on one of life’s most important lessons to his four sons, not with speeches or commands, but through experience. He wanted them to understand that wisdom is not found...
AI and the consultant
by Francis J. Kong - June 14, 2025 - 12:00am
For years, consultants have built careers on late nights, endless data-crunching, and the sacred art of PowerPoint sorcery. Insightful frameworks, breakthrough “aha” moments, and decks so sleek they could...
The Gen X career crisis
by Francis J. Kong - June 8, 2025 - 12:00am
For many in Generation X (those born in the ‘60s and ‘70s), careers began in a tactile world of cassette tapes, pagers, and print magazines thick enough to kill a cockroach.
Kicked by a mule
by Francis J. Kong - June 7, 2025 - 12:00am
In a particular country, there was a woman whose husband was named Steve, and he was rather annoying. Steve used to complain about everything.
Leadership adjustments
by Francis J. Kong - June 1, 2025 - 12:00am
If there’s one thing businesses can be certain of today, it’s uncertainty.
Marketing and Mark Schaefer
by Francis J. Kong - May 31, 2025 - 12:00am
In marketing, I look up to three remarkable minds whose influence shapes how I think, speak and serve: Philip Kotler, Seth Godin and Mark Schaefer.
No such thing as soft skills
by Francis J. Kong - May 25, 2025 - 12:00am
You’re in HR, a middle manager, or a team lead. You look around and realize your team doesn’t just need technical know-how. They need to work better with each other, lead smarter, speak clearer, and handle...
Ready but not replaced
by Francis J. Kong - May 24, 2025 - 12:00am
Here are some jokes for you to enjoy:
Regrets and lessons
by Francis J. Kong - May 18, 2025 - 12:00am
If life came with an “undo” button, we’d all be professional time travelers or masters of awkward apology tours. But since it doesn’t, we’re left with decisions, consequences and that...
Will I be replaced?
by Francis J. Kong - May 17, 2025 - 12:00am
An elderly man was taken to the hospital for a circulatory system examination.
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