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Francis J. Kong
Francis J. Kong
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The farmer and the scientist
by Francis J. Kong - September 1, 2024 - 12:00am
A farmer and a scientist are walking down a trail together.
What's that boss joke again
by Francis J. Kong - August 31, 2024 - 12:00am
Many businesses host events, town halls, or “talk show” features where internal leaders are interviewed or external speakers are invited to share insights. I’ve attended numerous such events and...
Citius, altius, fortius?
by Francis J. Kong - August 25, 2024 - 12:00am
Women love shoes and bags, while men love cars and timepieces.
Ghost month is a good month
by Francis J. Kong - August 24, 2024 - 12:00am
August was always a tough month when I was still involved in the garments industry.
Your attitude and your altitude
by Francis J. Kong - August 18, 2024 - 12:00am
Your attitude will determine your altitude.
Habituation
by Francis J. Kong - August 17, 2024 - 12:00am
“Everybody’s talking about the Good Old Days...the good old days...
The Q&A portion
by Francis J. Kong - August 11, 2024 - 12:00am
The boss gave a presentation one day and no one asked questions.
Smart people leadership
by Francis J. Kong - August 10, 2024 - 12:00am
I used to do this during the early days of my John Maxwell leadership training and thought it was an original idea of mine because it was outside the official training manual.
The brittle and the unbreakable
by Francis J. Kong - August 4, 2024 - 12:00am
Many years ago, Mark Eberhart from MIT wrote a fascinating book entitled “Why Things Break.” By explaining how things come apart, he helps us understand our world.
Build on their strengths
by Francis J. Kong - August 3, 2024 - 12:00am
I wish I had known about this earlier. It would have prevented me from spending a fortune and that’s the minor part.
Creating good impressions
by Francis J. Kong - July 28, 2024 - 12:00am
“You will never get a second chance to create a first impression.”
The solution is in the problem
by Francis J. Kong - July 27, 2024 - 12:00am
Don’t despair when you are faced with a question that seems to have no answer.
Anti-aging cream
by Francis J. Kong - July 21, 2024 - 12:00am
Approaching 95 years of age, Mrs. Santos finally decided it was time to give up her apartment in New York and move to Miami. She was given the name of a Florida realtor, who enthusiastically drove her all over Miami,...
From problem pointers to problem solvers
by Francis J. Kong - July 20, 2024 - 12:00am
In an executive coaching session, a highly skilled and intelligent senior executive told me how depressing her life had become because she would not get the project assigned to her on time.
Remembering names and faces
by Francis J. Kong - July 14, 2024 - 12:00am
What troubles me a lot?
The first five seconds
by Francis J. Kong - July 13, 2024 - 12:00am
Have you heard the latest report? Research today says that the average attention span for adults is five seconds.
Pin the flower where it matters
by Francis J. Kong - July 7, 2024 - 12:00am
I’ve worked under various bosses throughout my career, including one who tasked me with revitalizing his faltering business.
Accepting hassles as a skill
by Francis J. Kong - July 6, 2024 - 12:00am
On his way to be sworn in as the most powerful man in the world, had to be lifted out of his car and carried up the stairs.
AI ethics and values
by Francis J. Kong - June 30, 2024 - 12:00am
As expected, the jokes are pouring in.
Why some people trust TikTok advisors
by Francis J. Kong - June 29, 2024 - 12:00am
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