Regis Cebu Leadership - Leader Leonard Castañeda –Final Integrative Paper

Prof.,

Once again, let me thank you for the whole learning experience. Mabuhay kayo! Magis!  <well done, well thought of and researched.   Mana sa Nanay.  Tunay na scholar.  Saludo ako sa iyo.  Keep this up>

FINAL INTEGRATIVE PAPER

I.                    WHERE AM I NOW?

There are many ways to answer this, but all require a long, hard look at yourself, and as many people will attest, self-assessment can be difficult, and at times, painful. I just turned 41, meaning that based on the average lifespan of the Filipino male, adjusted for sedentary living and vices, more than half of my life is over. Going through several reflection papers, and collecting pictures for the AVP has made me realize and recall lot of things: decisions that were made, for good and for ill, memories that brought joy and pain, and past experiences that have shaped us, whether with our conscious effort and desire, or with influences that have led us without us being conscious about it. When I recall what my childhood dreams and ambitions were, I cannot help but shake my head with regret over how far from the mark my life has become. The truism that "failing to plan is planning to fail" is like an accusing refrain that plays in my mind even as I write these. To answer where I am, I will begin by taking into account who I am first.

From the enneagram

The enneagram test revealed that I had a 3x4 personality, that is, a combination between an achiever (type 3) and a designer/individualist (type 4).

Type 3's are described as  people who: "need to be validated in order to feel worthy; they pursue success and want to be admired. They are frequently hard working, competitive and are highly focused in the pursuit of their goals."

Indeed, many instances in my past have shown that when motivated enough, I manifest a competitive streak that pushes me to excel: this is most often shown in tests or competitions. But why is it then, that despite this drive, I have not driven myself hard enough to gain the success that I once craved for? Why have I not achieved they typical hallmarks of a successful person?

A big part of this has to do with the second component of my personality, and as I mentioned in my previous paper, "emotionally complex and highly sensitive. They long to be understood and appreciated for their authentic selves, but easily feel misunderstood and unappreciated... they  are often somewhat moody or temperamental.³"

The negative side of my type 4 personality probably caused me to lose both achievements by not being able to focus on sustaining success. I can be moody and erratic, and probably, my insecurities about being an illegitimate child, about being poor, and the glaring contrast between my lack and the relative abundance of my half-sisters, contributed much to this. There seems to be a constant tug of war between the two, and much to my regret, I realize that I could have sought to be understood and appreciated by others based on my accomplishments.

The alternate test showed a different result: this time, I was categorized as a probable challenger (type 8). Type 8's are described as: "essentially unwilling to be controlled, either by  others or by their circumstances; they fully intend to be masters of their fate. Eights are  strong willed, decisive, practical, tough minded and energetic. They also tend to be domineering; their unwillingness to be controlled by others frequently manifests in the need to control others instead."

Bringing them all together, I observed that the following phrase could sort of sum up how I saw myself: "I know what I am doing (type 3), and I need you to understand this (type 4). So now, knowing that, you can either follow my lead, or leave me alone (type 8)."

Cebu Leadership Final Integration paper by Leader Kerwin Mark L. Gubantes, MD

Dear Prof. Jorge

Good day To you! Pls allow me to thank you for the privelege of being part of your class in Leadership. It has been truly a pleasant albeit challenging experience for all of us. My self awareness has definitely improved and I will continue to work towards my goal and passion. Take care always and see you in the ROAD. Attached herewith is my Final Integration Paper for your perusal.

Cheers!

Kerk, MD




CEBU Regis LEADERSHIP
FINAL INTEGRATION PAPER
Leader Kerwin Mark L. Gubantes, MD.

I. INTRODUCTION

What kind of a leader do I want to be? That is the question that was poised to us at the first day of our class. that is the same question that I wish to answer when the time is right. It was definitely an eye opener for me as I went through the difficult process of knowing myself - my strengths and weaknesses, my family profile, my enneagram , as well as my passion and the external and internal factors that affects me.
Self-awareness as was espoused by Chris Lowney in his book, stressed the importance of this important pillar along with Ingenuity, Heroism and Love in the development of a Great Leader from within ourselves. Our Emotional Intelligence is very much dependent in our ability to control our emotions and be able to have the motivation to move ourselves forward. To be able to lead others, we must be able to lead ourselves first.
Some of the notable answers that were given by my co-leaders on the question of leadership are the following; that leaders should be a catalyst for change; of being able to inspire people; of being able to motivate others and innovate. These concepts are very much being promulgated in the song "Pananagutan". It is a very beautiful song in my opinion primarily because it espoused accountability and servant leadership. Moreover , it encourages us to lead our people to the right path. These are concepts that are hard to come by these day and age. It is but fitting for us to discover leaders who have the audacity of showing us the right path like Pope Francis and who is willing to fight for truth and justice in our society. Leaders who are willing to sacrifice self-interest for the common greater good.

II. Where I am Now?

My Enneagram has revealed that I am a Loyalist and a reformer as well. Loyalist individuals have been defined as people who are committed and security-oriented. I can recall in the early years of my life in Elementary school, I was always encouraged by my parents especially my mother to focus on the goal at hand and that is to do good in school. She always tells me that a good education is the key out of our hardships cognizant of the fact that I was born to humble beginnings. That commitment carried me through the high school years and even though I was not the most technically gifted student in class, I was able to be a consistent honour student and graduated as the class Salutatorian. My early success in the Academic side of life has given me a good opportunity to seek higher education in a reputable school like the University of Santo Tomas . This is one of my defining moments. During those years, the EDSA Revolution was still very fresh in our memories and Probinsyanos like me relish the thought of the opportunity to learn and study in a good University like UST. Rich in history and tradition, I felt privileged to be part of. My days at the University has taken me through a memorable time with the Red Cross youth organization whereby we were organising activities geared towards helping people in need especially those who have been affected by natural calamities like Volcanic eruptions, floods and typhoons. My experience with community organising under the banner of LOTUS which is an acronym for the Legion of Organised Thomasian United for Service had also given me a new perspective in shaping my passion of helping others. We were sent through different parts of Luzon in response to Calamities which have affected our countrymen , brothers and sisters and friends. Relief work for me was both a challenge as well as a rewarding experience. It opened the deeper recesses of my senses to the realities of life and the dangers of the world that we live in.. It has taught me to be compassionate especially for people who has less in life.
As a Reformer, I am a Rational and a Principled person. I could relate this character of mine in 2007 when I came home to Dumaguete to start my young career in Head and Neck Surgery. As a junior consultant staff, I was very eager to prove myself worthy of respect from my peers. I was interested in participating in meetings and conferences geared towards improvement of one's craft however , the early experiences at that times not very pleasant and not according to my plans. I was literally disillusioned by the system being implemented by the Senior staff. I would like to think that they are just protecting there careers and earnings such that they refuse to concede patients under our specialty. It was a painful reality that I needed to deal with. This is the real world now - I told myself, not very ideal. I started to question myself if I made the right decision to come home and practice. Eight years later and now I realize that some things are not worth fighting and we would rather be productive citizens in some other ways. Looking at the many patients that I have helped and served, it was worth my while. It has all the more increased my resolve to be proactive and be a force of change. A change for the better. A change that will give equal opportunities for improving your craft and earning your keep. But most importantly, the change that I would like to achieve is a system whereby we could provide a standard Medical and Surgical care at significantly reduced costs to patients and clients.
In my Genogram, I mentioned that I had the privilege to witness firsthand the difficult life from my Father's side in Siquijor and the relative comfort living in my Mother's side in Dumaguete city. I saw the effects of the authoritarian style of my maternal grandfather and how it folded the lives of my Uncles with contrasting effects. Respect was paramount in the family and that I uphold to this day with my own family. Core values within the family like living with Integrity and honesty are important lessons which I intend to keep for as long as I can for these are the values which will keep me grounded and and carry me forward. My mother was a very important person in this regard. She has showed us to be resilient in the face of adversity and trials. She carried us through sheer grit and determination with the little earnings she had. On story was told of her having to pawn her own wedding ring just to provide for our needs. I just felt admiration and gratitude for her selfless love and devotion. It was God's grace that saw us through the trials and problems we faced then and now. I believe that who are we now and what we have achieved is reflective on how we lived our lives when we were young. I was always cognisant of the fact that if we waste precious resources and opportunities, our lives will be in misery. Leaders who do not learn from past mistakes will fall prey in committing the same mistakes in the present and the future. Growing up witnessing two different aspects of life has made me the grounded and humble person I am today. These experiences have arguably been invaluable in my dealings with our profession, our Medical Society and in our community.

III. Where I am going?

Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta once said to Dr. Devi Prassad Shetty, a Cardiovascular surgeon in India, ' The Hands that serve are more sacred than the Lips that Pray". Dr. Shetty founded the Narayan Hospital Health system whereby he developed a MicroHealth Insurance system asking farmers in his community to contribute a measly 5 rupees/ month to avail of standard Medical and Surgical services in his hospital whenever they need one. This system has been very successful in his locality up to this day such that many big cities in India and other countries are trying to follow his model. Using the Principle of Economies of scale whereby they cater to a large group of patients at the same time to significantly reduce the costs of health care. For example an Open Heart surgery which would costs around 60 thousand USD in the US , will only cost around 1,800 USD in his facility given the same standard of care. Cataract surgeries could performed for only 5USD as well as Dialysis sessions for only 10USD. Can we follow this model here in our society, my answer will be an emphatic YES! We just need to have the commitment and passion to achieve the goal. I would like to quote what he said, ' If you want to change the way things are, you have to keep walking. You have to make progress and in some things you will succeed and some things you will fail; But for as long as your intention is to help mankind, and convince that I will succeed, but in the process a lot of things that we never anticipate may happen, something good, something bad, we have to keep walking because that is the only way we can reach our destination" , end of quote. Judging from his words, I can perceive that he is a very humble and simple person with a very compassionate heart for the poor and the needy. In there hospital, they have claimed to have never turned away Paediatric patients who seek there expertise in Heart surgery even though these patients could not afford to pay for the services rendered. I would like someday to Emulate what Dr. Shetty is doing for his countrymen in India and replicate it in our community. It has been done so it is not impossible. He has shown us that he is a good example of a Great Leader, a game-changer as they call him who is aware of his self, his strengths and weaknesses and is very smart in exploiting the opportunities that he faced. He was not afraid to fail because he knew how to get up everytime he fell. He kept on walking until he reached his destination. You can readily see his passion in his work and in his desire to help those who needed him and his expertise. I am far from being Dr. Shetty and what he has done and achieved for himself and his people. But I share the passion of helping others with him and for me that is a start. Being in the Medical Profession just like him gives me the platform I needed to serve others. My experiences in the Red Cross youth organizing Missions to my Volunteer work in an NGO performing Surgical Missions for free is walking towards the destination. <we resonate on this Doctor;  let us keep in touch and pursue same ideals>I have a long way to go but I am not afraid to take the journey. I remember how St. Ignatius Loyola embarked on a 2000 mile journey o the Holy Land only to be deported 2 weeks after and went back to Europe to discover his Self and his purpose in Life. I remember Benedetto de Goes who persevered and pressed on with his journey through three mile high mountains passes despite bitter cold and fear of not finding the mysterious Cathay. Each one of us has our own journey to fulfill and just like St . Ignatius who was able to influence and motivate 9 other people to come with him in his journey to create the Society of Jesus and fulfil there goal, I intend to influence other interested people to align with my goal of creating a system of health care for the poor. According to Chris Lowney, Leadership is not merely getting the job done; it is how the job is done', for all leaders this means influencing, visioning, persevering, energizing, innovating and teaching.

IV. How do I get there?

My strategic Plan is divided into three components.

A. Personal
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle and good health is paramount towards achieving the goal. Poor Health is a big obstacle because it lessens our capacity to work properly and be able to effectively help others. Eating the right food and maintain my exercise regimen like biking at least twice a week and swimming in the sea at least once a week will be helpful and fun. On the Academic side, my learnings and experiences in the MBA program of AGSB will be very crucial for me in creating the process and system of the Health care model which will substantially reduce the Health care costs just like what Dr. Shetty did in Narayana Hospital . Even though I am just in my second subject right now after ManDyn, I have significantly increased my level of Understanding in the dynamics of the business and the intricacies as well as the self awareness in my strengths and weaknesses as well as my purpose in Life.. Improving my Emotional Intelligence will be important especially in dealing with different difficult circumstances and people in the Industry that I am involved with. As Daniel Coleman pointed out in his book on Emotional Intelligence, ' A Good Leader should know his strengths and weaknesses, values and goals, should know how to control disruptive emotions, be motivated , show empathy and be able to manage relationships'. Above all these things is my strong Faith in HIM who created me, for without Him, I am nothing. All of these Endeavour and handwork will be for nothing if I don't include Him in my Plans - Ad Majorem dei Gloriam.

B. Family
As shown in my AVP, I have always drawn my strength from my nuclear family. My parents who had impressed upon me the value of a good education and handwork. Leadership is about defining moments and my experiences growing up in a very supportive family structure has been one of my defining moments. They gave me the opportunity to reach my goals early in life and who I am today is largely because of the Love and support that they unselfishly gave me. So as I continue to pursue my purpose and my passion in life, I will always go back to my family for moral and emotional support. I am thankful to my co-leaders Bryan and Genevieve who facilitated the Team Building process. It was an emotional and amazing experience for me to learn how my wife and children appreciated what I am doing and there show of support through the letter I received was a very powerful example of how Love can be an important force for good and change. My supportive wife made me realize the strengths and weaknesses I have and I will do my best to improve upon them. One of the Leadership lessons I learned from the great Mahatma Gandhi is " You must be the change you wish to see in the world".

C. Work
I feel privileged to be given the opportunity to work as a physician and a Surgeon at the same time. My Profession is a good platform for me to serve others and the community as a whole. It is a tough task to follow the footsteps of Dr. Devi Shetty and what he continues to do at the Narayana Hospital in India , but I will try even if I am the only one- I hope not. I Have found my Purpose in Life and I will work hard for it. I remember what the late Steve Jobs said during a commencement exercise in Stanford, espoused Love and Passion for your work. He is a firm believer that when you Love what you are doing and you are passionate about it, then it is not very difficult to excel and achieve excellence. His Work ethic is a good example of Achievement Culture. You will often hear statements like ' Love your work' and Don't waste your time" in his speeches. Up to this day Apple company which he founded has remained at the top of Fortune 500. I will continue to remain committed to my passion of helping others through my work day in and day out as I walk towards my destination. I may stumble but for sure I will get up and move towards the goal. It may take 10 or 15 years from now, I don't mind, for sure I will put my Heart and Soul into it. Are you with me?


GOD Bless us ALL!

Ateneo Cebu Wheels and Diagram of Leadership compilation

'Quamplurimi et quam aptissimi" (As many as possible of the very best)

Rizal Philippines
January 17, 2019

The nice thing about having an electronic medium for instruction is that the bulletin board where you post the outstanding work is not the classroom but the whole wide world.  I am truly amazed at the talent and creativity, and the magis exhibited by these students.  They could be very well new theory on rocket science or magnetic levitation, or new discovery on the genomes if that were our subject matter.  While every body thought that everything has been taught on leadership, these Leaders created their own theories:   Congratulations

There were 2 wheels of Leadership at Clark, none in the two succeeding Leadership class, and prodigous 5 for this class.  What a quantum jump in creativity!

This Lecturer is blessed and grateful and honored that he was with these top student leaders.  May we have more of them and may they multiply themselves to heal this sick world.

Their work glorifies the Ateneo (despite the loss of an accreditation) as a premier learning instituion in the country;  and the theory that we grow the learning in schools not from the lecturer but from the learning shared and created in the classroom

                                           Wheel of Leadership by Leader Glym

                                        Wheel of Leadership by Lt. Cmdr. Andre Ladan

Regis Cebu Leadership, GENOGRAM by Leader Melchor Castro Daclan

Regis Cebu Leadership

Leader Melchor Castro Daclan

GENOGRAM (Revision)

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MELCHOR CASTRO DACLAN

Father's side

My great grandfather Jose Copleros Dionson from Iloilo City who is the father of my grandmother Yuliana Gillangala Dionson was labeled GENIUS and it was confirmed by his daughter Yuliana. He was a multi-talented person and has the passion in invention.

Although he was just a High School Graduate but he is excellent writing, most especially in stage plays. He himself is a stage play actor, singer, plays violin and he manufactured wind and strings musical instruments.

In his generation he was very popular in designing and manufacturing guns.

He rides Harley Davisson Big Bike.  He is also a famer, black smith and a body builder.

He was in Cebu in 1942 - 1945 during WWII. Then he moved together with his family in Davao City, where he practiced his talents in musical instruments together with his children. His children received scholarship because of their talents in music except my grandmother Yuliana Gillangala Dionson who stayed in Cebu after she married my grandfather Luis Labandero Daclan Sr.

Jose Copleros Dionson has a very strict and straight forward personality.

Because of cardiovascular disease he died at age of 70 due to cardiac arrest while he was lifting weights.

My great grandmother Regina Gellangala Gintolio who is the mother of my grandmother Yuliana Gillangala Dionson was a very beautiful woman who was raise in the sugar cane farm in Negros Occidental. In spite of poverty she was remembered as very humble and loving mother. She spent most of her time nurturing his children.

My grandmother Yuliana Gillangala Dionson who is the mother of my father Luis Dionson Daclan Jr., she was very intelligent woman in his generation but not a bright as her father Jose. She develops several talents in her childhood like cooking, housekeeping, reading books. Her leadership started when she became a mother, she was very disciplinarian to her children. When she became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she was called to serve as Relief Society President.

She is only up to 2^nd year in College, major education – in (USJR) San Jose Recoletos, Cebu City. In her early education her favorite subject is English.

Later part in her life she became USA Citizen together with her husband.

They are five children in the family, her siblings are the following:

Wheel of Leadership of Leader Atty Glym Reuyam

'Quamplurimi et quam aptissimi" (As many as possible of the very best)

Rizal Philippines
January 15, 2015

I took the liberty of posting the wheel of Leadership created by Leader Atty Glym Reuyam.  She is the thirdstudent Leader who submitted/created one. The other two were Leaders Dra. Suzette Kabigting Munoz and Rheat Mutuc. This is a proof that the Leader has clearly understood the fully meaning of leadership, and hence has encapsulated this in his/her own wheel.  His wheel is is his own theory/understanding of leadership.

I got a text that there will be a fourth one from Leader Andre.  He did not append this to his FIP. Wheel of Leadership makes the FIP grade 4.

Great job.  Bravo Zulu

Congratulations!

Regis Cebu Leadership: Final Integrative Paper by Leader Gem S. Reuyan

Regis Cebu Leadership:  Final Integrative Paper by Leader Gem S. Reuyan

Outline:

I. Where I am now?

II. Where am I going?

III. How do I get there?

IV. My Leadership Wheel

"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away."

Pablo Picasso

I.  Where I am now?

My life experiences, as written in my defining moments, have molded me to grow as an individual.  My uniqueness as shown in my Reflection Paper Number 2 has challenged me to use whatever talents and resources that I have.  My enneagram has showed my strengths as anchor in times of challenges. My AVP shows the highlights of my life.

Leadership is a continuous journey for me. Based on our lectures, leadership is different from merely management of employees. "Leadership is the art of persuading people to do what they should have done in the first place."[i] Leadership is different from management. A leader provides direction, influences, motivates and inspires others. Managers plans, controls and solves problems. I intend to exhibit leadership not only on professional aspect of my life but also on a personal basis, from influencing our family and friends to . I would like to revisit my professional leadership journey on how I exhibited leadership and how I plan to continuously improve this journey.

Leadership Journey – Corporate:

CEBU REGIS LEADERSHIP Reflection Paper 3 MY PASSION by Leader Leonard Castañeda

My Passion

Passion is something you love doing. Unlike a job, where you need to be paid for you to do it, a passion is something you would pay to do, if necessary. Needless to say, you would do it, gladly, and for free.  It might not look like it, but my true passion is studying, preaching and teaching the Bible. Now, before you all fall off your chairs, let me share a screenshot from an old blog of mine circa 2007:

 

All my prior rantings have been about my issues with growing up illegitimate, my struggles through the different schools, my own rebellion against practically all manifestations of legitimate authority, but I've never really said what else happened.

I entered UP as a wide-eyed, Bible-quoting believer, but left it an angry atheist.  It would take 6 more years before a turnaround happened.

The year was 2004, and I was newly married, jobless and penniless. Granted, many people fall into depths of despair and there have an encounter with the Divine, but that was not something I wanted. I left my faith in 2003 because of two main reasons: I felt that those who were supposed to be my "brothers and sisters in Christ" were nothing more than goody two-shoes hypocrites whose commitment were good only on Sunday morning, and I felt that Christianity was intellectually indefensible. During that time, it was a sort of hobby for me to debate with self-professed Christians, and that often ended up with me poking holes at their faith and ridiculing them for lack of a coherent response, except to say that "in their hearts, they believed." That was ridiculous: one could sincerely believe in a Santa Claus in the North Pole, complete with reindeer and a flying sleigh, but sincerity does not turn wishful thinking into reality. Thus, despite the emotional tug, I wanted to make sure I wasn't rushing back into some childish default mode. I wanted to know if the Bible, Jesus and God were for real, and if I would not become the butt of jokes among my atheist friends for worshiping some myth.

Thankfully, I found an old volume of Josh McDowell's EVIDENCE THAT DEMANDS A VERDICT in an second-hand bookstore in Cebu. Josh was a former atheist who studied Christianity in order to disprove it, only to end up becoming not only a committed Christian but also a dedicated apologist and itinerant preacher.

The book contained the argument of how the resurrection could be proven by historical-legal argument, much in the same manner that we now do not dispute that someone named Plato or Julius Caesar once existed. There was ample evidence that "something" happened, causing a committed band of Jews to risk life and limb, expulsion from their families, culture and religion and, eventually, face martyrdom in the name of some carpenter's son who claimed to be the Messiah the Jewish Scriptures hinted on.

Regis Cebu Leadership - Leader Maricel Ngo -Reflection Paper 3 - Passion

Regis Cebu Leadership - Leader Maricel Ngo -Reflection Paper 3 - Passion

1) It is my passion to help people improve their lives by using my skills and talents to benefit those around them. As a result, they will duplicate what I do and pass it on to others then there is a multiplier effect. It is like paying it forward. Then, the kindness and generosity I shared wholeheartedly will live long after me.

I am moved by the commercial of Proctor and gamble years ago,

" Ikaw ako, sila, lahat tayo, bahagi ng buhay ng isat isa, ang anak ko ang mga anak mo, magkakabit ang bukas, magtatagpo ng landas, maaring ngayon, maaring balang araw. Kaya ang batang tinulungan mo ngayon maaring makatulong sa anak mo balang araw. Dahil sila sila rin magkakasama sa iisang bukas na hinahaharap. Ngayon, sama sama tayo tutulong. Ang tulong mo ngayon sa Kapwa, sa anak mo ring magbubunga."

2) I have a passion for learning. I am like a sponge absorbing all wisdom from my mentors, new acquaintances, professors, business and church leaders.

As school administrator

Part of self-awareness journey is to look for my core gift. I am aware that I can help others by capitalizing on my strength. It is always my joy to teach, deliver speeches and connect to others. It is fulfilling to see that people listen when I talk. When I talk, I talk from the heart with a lot of conviction. What I considered one of my major accomplishments is the tie-up I sealed with TERADYNE, LEXMARK and KYOCERA, top IT companies in CEBU. Now, the students benefit from the partnership through relevant on-the-job training and possible employment after graduation.

As an entrepreneur

My work experience in STI as manager, my MBA program among others enable me become a better entrepreneur. My passion for learning opened my eyes to the limitless potential of entrepreneurship. It also helps me professionalize our businesses and make them grow thus providing more employment to the community.

Life journey

My passion for learning paves the way for building my network with people and other businesses through active involvement in the community like socio-civic organizations, people organizations, local government and faith community. It is a challenge to wear so many hats but one hat that I can't take off is the hat of being a teacher.

In everything I do, my being an "educator" is always demonstrated in the way I exercise my duty. As a mother, I should start with my children. I should help them improve their lives and reach their full potential. Together with my husband, we commit to provide them all the experience and life long learning they need to make them not only life ready but a responsible member of the society who have the heart to help the community.

As an entrepreneur, I encourage our employees to have the passion for learning. We ask them to be multi-skilled worker. Like in our printing business, we do rotation of work from tshirt printing, off-set machine operator, signage, layout artist. It is our happiness to see our people become entrepreneur themselves because of the training they had in our business.

Reflection

1)    What is the new learning?

My passion to help others improve their lives and reach their full potential is the actualization of the 3^rd pillar of success based on Heroic Leadership book of Chris Lowney which is LOVE.

Passion for learning and then sharing it to others so they can apply it to heroic act like serving the community is exemplifying HEROISM which is the 4^th pillar of success.

Lesson from Robert Kioyasaki related to passion for learning and entrepreneurship "Work to learn. Don't work for money. Look for jobs that can help you develop the skills of managing cash flow, systems and people rather than just pay you well. A great piece of advice is to get a job where you can learn the skills that you need to succeed as an entrepreneur " 

If Robert Kioyasaki is more on technical aspect, Ronald A. Heifetz identifies one more aspect in leading and that is adaptive change. The technical is defined as those that can be solved by the knowledge of experts, whereas adaptive requires new learning. When the problem definition, solution, and implementation is clear, Heifetz calls this technical change. For the adaptive, change must come from the collective intelligence of the employees at all levels. So, together they learn their way toward solutions.

2)    What is the relation to what I all ready know?

Leading a school with its vision of providing quality and relevant education to the students and producing globally competent graduates who are responsible members of the society requires commitment from all shareholders to make this vision realized.

Students have to engage with student-driven activities that geared toward higher level of patriotism and love of his hometown. If the school is successful inculcating into the minds of their students such traits and live up to the school's vision,  then the school can produce graduates who are no ordinary employees of a company but a think tank of a corporation, have entrepreneurial mindset that help the company's operations viable and have the passion to serve the community. One or two or even more graduates will go home and serve his/her hometown and contribute to the local economy through job creation, practice of their profession and even being a public servant. It shows heroism.

3)   What have I done, am doing, will be doing for this topic?

As school administrator, I believe I have done what I ought to do to our students and employees. In the case of our faculty, I encouraged a lot already to pursue their masters not only because it is required by CHED but more importantly, as a teacher they should have the passion for learning to make them more effective. As teachers, they have the power and authority, more that they can influence students positively in pursuit of their dreams.  Then the result is exponential. I will continue to influence more educators to value continuous learning. What I will be doing as an educator is to recruit and influence people I know who have a gift in teaching.

As an entrepreneur, I have a longer perspective in as far as my vision is concerned. As what Robert Kioyosaki said, look for jobs that can help you develop the skills of managing cash flow, systems and people rather than just pay you well. It took me awhile before I decide to work full-time in running our business and on the side, doing consultancy work in running schools. My experiences I gained from my job equipped me to become a better entrepreneur. What I will be doing as entrepreneur? I must lead my organization that is adaptable to change. While technical is also important, my organization should also be ready to face the changing business environment. A collaboration among employees and management can help us be more adaptive to change as each one of us has this sense of ownership for whatever solutions, plans or systems the company have to implement. Then I will instill in them passion for learning. It delights me to see our employees become entrepreneur themselves someday.

In community development, the same approach applies. I will continue to share the best practices and my new learning to the socio-civic organizations that I am a member of.  Academe, business sectors and LGU may have common goals and interest and so pooling our resources and expertise may lead our city to greater heights.

Maricel Reyes-Ngo,MCS
Mobile No.: 0928-5549795