The most important responsibility of a manager is finding and hiring the right talent. It is unfortunate that in today’s business world, this is sometimes perceived as a secondary responsibility. I even met a few managers that simply pass on this responsibility to their direct reports. These managers cannot even be bothered to interview job … Continue reading We are only as good as the people we bring into our organizations
Month: February 2018
Do you think about the bigger picture?
Linking seemingly unrelated ideas is an important trait of a great leader. The ability to see the possible impact of an action or decisions to other parts of the organization is vital in decision making. It is also a key ingredient in innovative thinking. How to develop the ability to see the big picture? For … Continue reading Do you think about the bigger picture?
A 76 year old Uber driver with a purpose
My 22 minute Uber ride yesterday was different from the rest of the dozens rides I took before. Yesterday, I had the opportunity meet a dignified senior named Thomas. Thomas is a 76 year old Uber driver that studied in the prestigious school of Ateneo. After getting through the usual small talk, he shared his … Continue reading A 76 year old Uber driver with a purpose