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The backbone of business
by Francis J. Kong - January 19, 2025 - 12:00am
Effective communication is the backbone of any successful business.
Corporate values
by Francis J. Kong - January 18, 2025 - 12:00am
The head of the recruitment agency presented their “prized catch” to the managing director and asked:
Where there is no trust
by Francis J. Kong - January 12, 2025 - 12:00am
Imagine a scenario: A nervous employee steps into his boss’s office and, after gathering his courage, asks, “Can I get a raise?” The boss barely looks up and says: “Because of the fluctuational...
Cheerleaders, coaches and fake gurus
by Francis J. Kong - January 11, 2025 - 12:00am
The rise of social media has given everyone with a ring light and a catchy tagline the illusion of expertise.
Question your success
by Francis J. Kong - January 5, 2025 - 12:00am
As we look back, the day people were asked to bring their laptops and stuff home because of “quarantine” and “lockdown” as mandated by the government has been over four years ago.
Spotting macro and micro trends for the new year
by Francis J. Kong - January 4, 2025 - 12:00am
After a dash of research and some sleuthing through the works of futurists and business experts, I’ve pieced together a snapshot of the trends to shape the year ahead.
Redefining success and productivity
by Francis J. Kong - December 29, 2024 - 12:00am
As we enter 2025, many of us feel compelled to set ambitious plans, resolutions and goals to conquer every aspect of our lives.
The one essential business skill for 2025
by Francis J. Kong - December 28, 2024 - 12:00am
The year 2024 will likely be remembered as the year when promises around artificial intelligence (AI) overshadowed genuine technological breakthroughs.
The real Christmas story
by Francis J. Kong - December 22, 2024 - 12:00am
Here is an old material I have kept for some time credited to anonymity. I guess this is the best time for me to share this with you.
Whoever takes the Son
by Francis J. Kong - December 21, 2024 - 12:00am
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”
Christmas reminders
by Francis J. Kong - December 15, 2024 - 12:00am
At a clearance sale, the wife of a federal district court judge found a green tie that was a perfect match for one of her husband’s sports jackets.
The patience and impatience paradox
by Francis J. Kong - December 14, 2024 - 12:00am
A man goes to the doctor with a swollen foot. After a careful examination, the doctor gives the man a pill big enough to choke a horse.
Your presence this Christmas
by Francis J. Kong - December 8, 2024 - 12:00am
This story is about a simple-minded guy who bought his mother-in-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift.
A surprise letter from Buffett
by Francis J. Kong - December 7, 2024 - 12:00am
Bill Murphy Jr., writing for Inc., shares his observations and opinions regarding a surprise shareholder letter from Warren Buffett that showcases his wisdom and philosophy, earning him the distinction of being someone...
The lesson on waiting
by Francis J. Kong - December 1, 2024 - 12:00am
I’ve always been intrigued by gifts – both the giving and the getting.
Listen like a leader
by Francis J. Kong - November 30, 2024 - 12:00am
One day, a conversation took place between husband and wife:
Help yourself first, leaders
by Francis J. Kong - November 24, 2024 - 12:00am
“In the unlikely event of a water ditching,” says the flight attendant, “the oxygen masks shall automatically drop, and if you’re with your children, make sure you strap the oxygen mask on...
A case for entrepreneurial leadership
by Francis J. Kong - November 23, 2024 - 12:00am
More than half a year ago, in my leadership seminars, participants would laugh and love the session, while others wondered why I presented Taylor Swift as a case study on entrepreneurial leadership. Then, business...
Improving communication with AI
by Francis J. Kong - November 17, 2024 - 12:00am
When a particular piece of technology is in a stage of hype – and few technologies have been as hyped as AI – futurist Amy Webb explains that it hasn’t yet reached mainstream adoption.
The connected mindset
by Francis J. Kong - November 16, 2024 - 12:00am
Here are some corny daddy jokes about connection:
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