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From knowledge to wisdom economy

by Francis J. Kong - September 8, 2024 - 12:00am

AI has undeniably captured the world’s imagination. The enthusiasm surrounding this technology is unprecedented.

I bet you did not know

by Francis J. Kong - September 7, 2024 - 12:00am

Over the years, I have kept some old material that might tickle your fancy.

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.

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.

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

Here is a familiar parable you may have encountered:

Success is

by Francis J. Kong - June 23, 2024 - 12:00am

“To laugh often and much: To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to...

I, me, my

by Francis J. Kong - June 22, 2024 - 12:00am

Have you ever encountered the word “selfism?” I looked it up consulted my good friend ChatGPT, and prompted it with the question, “What is the meaning of the word ‘selfism?’”

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