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Feedback is key to learning and improvement

by Francis J. Kong - March 23, 2025 - 12:00am

Some books may have been written years ago, but as I browsed through them, I found that they still make much sense today.

Permission to leave early

by Francis J. Kong - March 22, 2025 - 12:00am

A new employee quickly realized their boss was a control freak – nothing went out without approval.

Some thoughts on public speaking

by Francis J. Kong - March 16, 2025 - 12:00am

“Something feels off about this guy,” I thought as I listened to the speaker/trainer.

We are the world, and the impostor syndrome

by Francis J. Kong - March 15, 2025 - 12:00am

I can’t help but watch the making of the timeless song “We Are the World” again and again.

Those TikTok gurus and career advice

by Francis J. Kong - March 9, 2025 - 12:00am

I can’t help but cringe whenever I see so-called “TikTok gurus” offering career advice that’s nothing more than recycled content from foreign videos – misguided, impractical, and sometimes...

AI, the future and me

by Francis J. Kong - March 8, 2025 - 12:00am

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept – it’s embedded in every aspect of our lives.

Price and the story it tells

by Francis J. Kong - March 2, 2025 - 12:00am

Question: Why are balloon prices up? Answer: Inflation.

You still have to own it

by Francis J. Kong - March 1, 2025 - 12:00am

A passionate sports fan found himself in the top row at the Super Bowl, his view of the field obstructed by the crowd.

The double-minded leader

by Francis J. Kong - February 23, 2025 - 12:00am

One day, an ape escaped from the Bronx Zoo.

Leadership and a winning culture

by Francis J. Kong - February 22, 2025 - 12:00am

Leadership is not only complicated, but it is undeniably complex.

Advice for singles

by Francis J. Kong - February 15, 2025 - 12:00am

I was once invited to speak to over 900 single men and women.

Soft is the new strong and hard

by Francis J. Kong - February 8, 2025 - 12:00am

One morning, a factory manager decided to motivate his team with the charm of a drill sergeant on a bad day. He stood before his employees, arms crossed and declared with absolute certainty:

The more problems a leader has

by Francis J. Kong - February 2, 2025 - 12:00am

A prayer offers this profound reminder: “Lord, I do not pray for fewer problems, but I ask for wisdom and strength to handle them.”

Deteriorating penmanship

by Francis J. Kong - February 1, 2025 - 12:00am

I love pens.

Positive thinking does not work

by Francis J. Kong - January 26, 2025 - 12:00am

“Just close your eyes. Visualize. Gaze at your belly button. Sit in your lotus position, empty your mind and something wonderful will happen.” These are the words of modern-day charlatans who promise...

The leadership superpowers

by Francis J. Kong - January 25, 2025 - 12:00am

A man rode his motorcycle across the border between Germany and Austria every week, carrying two sand-filled bags.

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.

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