On being happy
In this modern age, where people across the vast earth can easily make connections through mobile phones and social media, we ask ourselves: Are we REALLY happy? Much of the thoughts around this idea...
View ArticleDuck Suit
One lazy morning, I found myself trying to remove stains from my son’s White Duck. It was once pristine, when I called it mine 34 years ago. Now, it has yellowed with age. This had been the coat I...
View ArticleJoy this Christmas?
A father falls asleep on the pavement, tired from hunger. A lady weeps, missing her beloved. A child sighs deeply, yearning for a great chance to come along. Look around you: misery is evident. For...
View ArticleExuberance at work
We all have talents and skills. What you do with yours – to a huge extent – determines how exuberant you are. Sadly, many of us would say that we are doing what we are simply good at, and would rather...
View ArticleLife Hacking: Teen Edition
Attention all high school students: Now’s the best time to plan your summer break. Some of you may decide to go to the beach or climb a mountain. Others would want to land a temporary job. A few...
View ArticleWin the War as a Team
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. – Col 3:23 Today, the Alay kay Ina and Batang QC Foundations gained a solid lesson in teamwork. Much...
View ArticleLong live the sea Turtles
Some weekends ago, my family released day-old turtles out to sea. It’s interesting that in the first few moments when their bodies touch sand, these sea turtles seem paralyzed. Some even remain...
View ArticleTeam of ACES
Are your teammates ready to become ACES? A client of mine from some time ago called me up and asked me to run their team building workshop again this year. Already armed with the basic concepts of...
View ArticleA Feat for Feet
My son Jeremiah just turned two, and he has just discovered the world of velcro shoes. During our family’s recent trip to a nearby farm, my wife dressed him up and completed his simple ensemble with...
View ArticleThank you for calling!
We recently conducted a workshop for the phone-based employees of a world-class airline. What participants thought was going to be a traditional course on handling phone calls turned out to be an...
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