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Francis J. Kong
Francis J. Kong
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Haircuts and TV prices economics
by Francis J. Kong - June 7, 2026 - 12:00am
People often talk about how prices keep going up.
Mistakes are part of the process
by Francis J. Kong - June 6, 2026 - 12:00am
A lawyer defending a man accused of burglary argued in court: “My client merely inserted his arm into the window and removed a few articles.
Marketing and humanity
by Francis J. Kong - May 31, 2026 - 12:00am
You would never expect this article to come from a marketing professional, but then again, this is exactly how he thinks and operates.
Passion, purpose and curiosity
by Francis J. Kong - May 30, 2026 - 12:00am
At this year’s graduation ceremonies, several graduates booed when commencement speakers mentioned artificial intelligence
Learning leadership lessons
by Francis J. Kong - May 24, 2026 - 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.
Telos
by Francis J. Kong - May 23, 2026 - 12:00am
At one of the largest business conferences I co-organized with the team at Finest Media Ph, SpeakersCon, feedback from over a thousand participants was both encouraging and insightful.
Why people are leaving
by Francis J. Kong - May 17, 2026 - 12:00am
An applicant, after the final interview, said: “They offered me a salary of P60,000 to work there. I told them to add two zeros at the end, and they have a deal. Now I make P60,000.00.”
The boss needs to know
by Francis J. Kong - May 16, 2026 - 12:00am
The CEO of a major cola company returned from an overseas expansion trip and delivered the grim news to the board: the venture had failed
For mean moms
by Francis J. Kong - May 10, 2026 - 12:00am
I have kept an old piece of material on my shelf for years, and today it feels especially timely to share.
Transformative leadership for MSMEs
by Francis J. Kong - May 9, 2026 - 12:00am
I recently spoke at a conference for MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises).
Redefining work for Gen Z
by Francis J. Kong - May 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Many leaders today look at Gen Z and quietly wonder, “Where did the ambition go?”
Leadership in times of crises
by Francis J. Kong - May 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Two retired businessmen were sitting on a beach.
The secret sauce to effective communication
by Francis J. Kong - April 26, 2026 - 12:00am
A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce.
Not enough is the new leadership
by Francis J. Kong - April 25, 2026 - 12:00am
I likely surprised several executives when I shared that Seth Godin, a respected marketing thinker, believes today’s leaders are increasingly incompetent.
Courageous leadership
by Francis J. Kong - April 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Leadership is often equated with strategy, analysis and execution.
Retirement with meaning
by Francis J. Kong - April 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Arthur is 75 years old. He’s played golf every day since his retirement 15 years ago.
Not trends but convergences
by Francis J. Kong - April 12, 2026 - 12:00am
Futurist Amy Webb recently staged a symbolic funeral for the annual trends report.
The script of life
by Francis J. Kong - April 11, 2026 - 12:00am
“The Script of Life” is the term I use to describe this common financial journey.
Because He lives
by Francis J. Kong - April 5, 2026 - 12:00am
Easter Sunday—or what I like to call Resurrection Sunday—is not just about remembering a miracle from long ago. It marks a reality that still changes everything for us today.
Machines and manipulation
by Francis J. Kong - March 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Every generation has its inventions.
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