Leadership subject at AGSB is an Ateneo advantage. It emphasizes leadership from within, authentic leadership. One of its pillars is love. This is odd in a cold steely corporate world. The others are heroism, ingenuity and self awareness. The goal of leadership is not only to develop oneself but to clone other leaders. Everybody has potential to be leader. What we do, even if we do not have followers influences/affects others. It is time to define Filipino leadership too
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Sunday, August 16, 2015
AVP-Leader Dr. Suzette's My Life's Journey to Servant Leaderhsip
Thnak you for sharing Dra. I hope other leaders would inspire other Leaders, as you do with their AVP. Your AVP would be useful to many leaders out there as they find out more about who you are. I think we can inspire others by (according to Leader Jose Pontillas) by:: what we say, what we do, and above all by who we are.
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Hello po Prof. I shared my AVP on My Life's Journey and my reflection papers to my siblings po and I am happy to inform you that they were so amazed of how I have become in my life. All my siblings po are in America and I haven't really been with them for a long time since I left the US in 1990 and that is 35 years now. Every time I would pay them a visit, the most was 2 weeks. They said they were truly inspired and they didn't realize the depth of my accomplishments until they watched my AVP and read my reflection papers. It is truly a blessing that they were inspired and are willing to support my advocacies. It really made me happy that it was my family that responded first and even if they are many thousand miles away from me, their hearts are with me. One of my sisters said it is dramatic and spectacular and they want it posted in the face book to inspire others. Thank you Prof for allowing us to do the AVP and the reflection papers. Never did I realize that these will inspire them and will create an impact in their lives. Knowing them, this is an honor and to God be the glory!
ReplyDeleteMaraming salamat po Dr. Little did I realize that the projects asked of you did not only develop you professionally as a leader, but strengthened the family ties, and support from your constituents. That is a great result
ReplyDeleteTrue Prof! This course was actually a revelation to me and my family as well. We don't really talk about our dramas in life because growing up, we were full of those and the only vocal about it is our mom. We (my siblings and I) were actually strong for our mom, growing up.. and now that they read my reflection papers, my mom burst into tears when she read my 2nd reflection paper and told me that she didn't realize the great impact of our pasts. Fortunately, she finally gave credit to me that I stayed positive amidst all our trials in life. Thank you Prof facilitating the course with great execution. I did not only learn from it, even my family and staff learned from it. You were right to say that this is not a coincidence. The Lord gave us this destiny…
ReplyDeleteIn addition, my husband and kids love watching my AVP over and over again.. my kids sings the background music. :)
God bless! God is good.. always.
RCEE
Hi Leader RCEE. I am so happy that you also experienced the same impact as I had with my family. Our leadership class has truly brought a big difference not only for ourselves, but for our loved ones as well. It brought us closer to each other and that is truly amazing! We are really grateful to God for all these and for using Prof Jorge as an instrument for these defining moments.
DeleteHi RCEE, salamat salamat. For me it all part of the job of imparting to you the little I know about the subject matter. As I have been telling, and you know this my first time (a virgin) teaching leadership. Salamat sa Diyos it turned out well for you and your family. Amen
DeleteI got to know you more personally doc Zette because of our sharing in class. My impression of you before was someone with a strong personality, intimidating, and a bit unapproachable. But with our class I got to know you more. You are very warm, accommodating, generous, hardworking, and fun. I admire your dedication to your advocacies and your selflessness. Thank you for inspiring us and see you in AUF and Posh Nails :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Leader Dr. Allan for that very warm and heartfelt comment. I am very glad that you were really able to see the real me. Maybe the times that you have seen me to be intimidating and unapproachable was only in situations called for by the position I hold. But for those who really know me, I am truly the person you describe me to be now. In the same way, I knew you to be a person who is quiet and a man of few words but in class I was able to see that you would really go out of your way to achieve excellence. Keep up with the good work! Continue to be motivated to always benchmark excellence in all that you do. God bless always.
ReplyDeleteDoc Suzette, you took my admiration and respect for you to the highest level. I am so happy that with all your achievements you are so down to earth. I am proud to have met you and be your classmate :)
ReplyDeleteI am humbled by your remark Pau. I never want to take credit for all my achievements. For all that I have achieved now, I give credit to God alone and there is no reason to put the air of success into my head. That is always what I teach my children as well as others because I have seen a lot of people change with power, position, and wealth. Stay humble Pau as you climb the stairs towards your growth and success. Stay grounded and it will be God who will reward you.
DeleteAgree with Doc Allan's comments... Doc to be frank, i was a bit intimidated to see you in my first day of Class during Marketing Management... I see you and Doc Daisy as a very accomplished individuals...
ReplyDeleteHowever, everything changed with the leadership class. Maybe because we are more exposed and shared more of our lives. I am very impressed with your life story and your advocacy. I was trying to pick something from you and apply to my life. I was checking how do you think, how do you work, whats your passion, how do you deal with people...
My greatest takeaway from you is your love for God and your generosity in order that His words and love will reach his people. And the more you give, the more you receive. Your love to our Lord is so strong that all of us in the class are renewed.
Keep sharing that love Doc Suzette... it is positively contagious... all 4 the Glory of God...
Thanks a lot leader Michael. I am so happy that you are so inspired by my love for God. I am thankful and blessed that God is using me to share His Love. Everyone of us should be able to experience this in our lives because we will never attain full joy in life without the spirit of God in our lives. Ever since I fully surrendered my life to God way back in 1997, it has been "more and more of God and less and less of me." It is my prayer that you will have the same experience of God's love in your life. Be blessed always Mike.
DeleteNo words can explain how much i admire you.
ReplyDeleteAlam mo na yun Doc!
Hi Leader Anne, replying to you from Singapore. The feeling is mutual. We at SFUC Group of Companies are privileged to have you as our GM. Continue to be a very good leader as you can be and remain to be Miss Congeniality. Love you Anne.
ReplyDeleteHi Leader Dra. Suzette! Nice AVP, parang movie! Thank you for inspiring all of us. I know that God will give you a long life and bless you abundantly because of your generosity. Enjoy your Singapore trip. Safe flight. God bless!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Leader Cora. Just like anyone, I was likewise inspired by your life's journey. Being a single mother, you really gave your best love for your children and that matters a lot because with all that you have been through, you succeeded to the highest potential.
DeleteHi Doc Suzette, I am moved by your AVP. But, more than that, I admire your passion for excellence and your generosity in sharing whatever you have and whatever you know. You're truly a blessing and an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Leader Steph. You know very well who truly inspires us....it is God alone who inspires us to the utmost to give glory to His name! I really felt frustrated on how I would do my AVP because I really don't keep pictures. What I did was to lift this frustration to God and He then gave me the wisdom to conceptualize what I presented in my AVP. He is truly awesome.
DeleteMa, I posted your AVP in my Facebook and indeed you inspired a lot of people, even my friends. I am so proud to be your son. Your legacy you mentioned in your journey challenged me. I will do my best to continue what you have started.
ReplyDeleteNinang, thank you po for allowing me to write a comment. And thanks much also for sharing with me your AVP. I though I knew you so well already but after watching your AVP, I was able to discover a lot more about you. Kaya nga po Ninang ang tawag ko sa iyo even if I am not your inaanak because you are really my role model. God has truly blessed you Ninang with a kind and compassionate heart. Hindi ko po mapigil ang Iyak ko kanina while watching it. I will continue to pray for a long life for you Ninang. You inspired me again and I promise to follow your advice po to benchmark excellence in all that I do and to focus on Jesus every minute of my life.
ReplyDeleteDoktora, gusto ko rin pung mag comment just like your classmates. All that how they see you now is true po because I have witnessed that. No matter how much you have achieved po in your life and no matter what positions you hold, you have remained grounded to your feet po and have always remained humble. Ipakita po natin yung AVP mo sa mga doctors po natin sa Mt. Carmel so they can emulate you po. I was inspired and touched by your life's journey po and I hope I can be like you. Thank you po for sharing it with me.
ReplyDeleteI am glad friends and classmates have learned more about you as a person and as a Leader as we did this AVP and shared with at the net. Wow po. Congratulations Dra. Your life, and not the life of heroes in old history books are real, down to earth and can be done by many whom you have inspired and met.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations po that this has become the no. 2 top post in this site.
ReplyDeleteThat you have made your own wheel of leadership is a true indication that you have levelled up your concept of leadership. Thus, what the SICOG showed to the plenary as a great accomplishment, ie their wheel of leadership, is something ordinary thing for you. AGSB should be very proud of you Leader Suzette
ReplyDeleteProf, all these were made possible po with all your teachings and how you imbibed the subject of leadership in to our hearts. Thank you so much po from the bottom of my heart.
DeleteDoc Suzette, thank you for the warmest welcome you gave me on our 1st session. Coming in the first time is always the hardest part in any student but the 'Leaders are made' team really gave me a good start and you, from the very beginning of my Ateneo journey, made it happen. You listened to my suggestions that gave me a good push since I know you are somebody everyone's looking up to. As the classes continue, I admire you even more especially your motherly support in every task we had worked together. I am very much looking forward for more opportunities to work with you.
ReplyDeleteGod bless and more power! Just drop me a message if you need me po. :-)
It was nice working with you too Leader Tristan. Hope we will get the chance to work together in the next subjects. Of course, I am flexible and will be willing to listen to those who are more knowledgeable than me in other aspects. I learned a lot from you in the team building. Keep up with your advocacy on empowering the youth for leadership. I share the same advocacy.
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