For our season finale, we are featuring the interview CBN Asia did to highlight the ministry of Lead Like Jesus in the Philippines. Peter Kairuz interviewed Rick Pickering, President of LLJ, as well as Boris Joaquin, lead for Southeast Asia and Frances Acu, lead for the Philippines. Take a listen to this inspiring conversation ..read more

For servant leaders, “Lead Like Jesus” international president said success is counted sweetest by neither fortune nor fame, but how they made a positive impact in the lives of others. As far as leadership philosophies go, “servant leadership” remains the best, and it is what the world needs right now, according to Rick Pickering, the current international president of the “Lead Like Jesus” (LLJ) movement, who is visiting the Philippines to spread the word about shaping “The Heart of a Leader.” Pickering offered some of his leadership insights when he appeared on the most recent episode of “Br ..read more

Francisco “Paco” Magsaysay, the man behind Carmen’s Best ice cream, said entrepreneurs must be willing to put in the hours, and go the extra mile for their business to succeed. The long-time businessman shared these thoughts in the Thursday evening (Nov. 16) livestream of “Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin” on the Facebook pages of The Philippine Star and Career Guide. The episode centered on leadership and innovation in times of accelerated growth ..read more

Naida Pasion is passionate about learning from each other in building strong communities that can plan, manage, resource and advance their development for their children's best future. She has been serving in Save the Children Philippines for 27 years now. The national chapter in the country is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary with its global organization at 102 years.  In this episode, listen to Naida talk about her passion to see donors and the acts of giving move from being transactional to being a transformational journey since generosity benefits the donor as much as the be ..read more

This episode was bumped off because of the opportunity to feature high profile interviews in the show. And I am sure you enjoyed those interviews, especially the ones with the Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges and recently with worldwide bestselling author, Jon Gordon. As much as those interviews are exciting and valuable for me, a promise is a promise, so here's the final installment to the topic on leading the digital generation. Last time, we talked about mindset. This time, let's talk about the skillset that you need in building up the millennial and centennials you have under your wing. Enjoy!&n ..read more

Apart from the productivity and flexibility gains that come with this approach, hybrid work gives companies a compelling reason to take team communications and employee engagement seriously. To this end, managers and leaders should consider high-level coaching to help build a workplace where employees feel motivated and equipped to do their best work. Last September 22, 4 pm, Boris Joaquin interviewed two coaching professionals on the impact of coaching in the new workplace. For this episode we'll talk to Saurav Atri, Gallup Asia Pacific’s Leadership Coach and Workplace Consultant.  ..read more

“It's one thing to just donate…but then would you really be able to appreciate the effects of your little act if you don’t go through it further? 2022 Miss Universe Philippines Charity Pauline Amelinckx said. The holiday season is here and for those who seem to have already gotten tired of traditional gift-giving, 2022 Miss Universe Philippines Charity Pauline Amelinckx and Save the Children-Philippines (SCP) shared an idea that could make this act of kindness even more meaningful. Appearing in the latest episode of “Breakthrough with Boris Joaquin,” which was streamed live over The Philippine ..read more

Interviewing renowned influential leadership expert Dr. Ken Blanchard last August 4 during our Rappler Hustle webinar left me reflecting on my own leadership. As he talked about his life, books and leadership journey, I challenged my own standards when developing other organizational leaders and in my daily choices as I lead and manage other people in. According to Ken, situational leadership is something you don't do to people; you do it with them. You want to teach them the model, have them with you in analyzing their development, their goals, and determine the appropriate leadersh ..read more

We are featuring Boris’ interview with BrandStart. In this 3rd cut, Leonard Grape (host of BrandStart) interviews Boris to reveal his secret in leading a team, the early days of his entrepreneurial journey and what made him a successful freelance training consultant. This is the longest part of his interview with BrandStart but there are so many gems in this conversation so take note and enjoy ..read more

This me, being candid on episode 9. It has been a toxic week and I got bummed by what happened last episode. Promotions didn't go well. But this is me just being candid on how I felt but pressing on. Will end this season with a bang. Also shared what's in store for season 5.  ..read more