The Emperor’s new clothes: Why titles don’t make leaders
The allure of titles is undeniable. “President,” “CEO,” “Director”—these words carry weight, suggesting authority, influence, and even respect. Yet, the simple possession of a title doesn’t automatically translate into effective leadership. In fact, a...
This busy season
Every year, when December steps in, I find myself watching people rush past with folders, gift bags, and deadlines clinging to them like burrs. It’s the same frantic scene that greets me annually, and...
The walk Away: Maturity as the art of self-preservation
Maturity isn’t simply a matter of accumulating years; it’s a complex tapestry woven from experience, self-awareness, and the conscious choices we make to protect our well-being. A crucial thread in this tapestry is the...
Power grab is not the solution
I couldn’t believe these sanamagans who are openly instigating Filipinos to join People Power. We should say NO to unruly gangs of destabilizers. Let’s not allow extrajudicial means of unseating a highly performing chief...
“Blessed are the eyes that see what you see”
THAT’S in the gospel of St. Luke (10,23) where Christ said these words to his disciples in private. What Christ was trying to tell them was that the true knowledge of God is a...
Brazenly abusive
The moment lawmakers were exposed for slipping billions into their office budgets—after the national budget had already been approved—I felt that familiar wave of disgust rise again. This was not some clerical oversight but...