Good to Great on Feb 4, 2013 in Business Books business career discipline Good to Great Hedgehog Concept Human Resources Jim Collins Kartik Raina Leadership Technology I first encountered this book when my previous boss in my previous employer handed out a book summary to our team. He told us that our planning session would revolve around the framework presented in it. I’m not a big fan of books but if...
It’s a sign on Dec 29, 2012 in Alpsisms Business Career Conversations career handwriting Signature When I was still in college, signing documents, aside from the ones I get during enrollment, felt like being an empowered kid signing a blank check. I wrote, received or signed “documents” before–for or from my college organizations...
Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership on Nov 24, 2012 in Business business Creativity Harvard Innovation Leadership Organization When I was still in school, I was told to be creative all the time. The way I write, draw and present should have a tint of creativity for me to get that most-coveted teacher’s praise. Since “creativity” is [...]...
A 462-kilometer Ride on Sep 11, 2012 in Career Life Adventure Car Cars drive Elantra Hyundai Journey Long Distance Long Drive Ride Sometimes, when driving, I reminisce the days when I was still learning how to handle the wheel. The past two years of driving spree were not glorious ones. I had my first car accident (with two damaged [...]...
1204 on Jul 17, 2012 in Life You opened the windows and grabbed a stick. It is a time to reflect about life and check if you still have that grit. You stood still and looked above—there goes the first string of smoke. You smirked, smiled and smelled; good thing you did not cho...
Material Boy: October 2011 on Nov 4, 2011 in Material Boy Cars Nike Free Nike+ iPod Prescription Glasses running Toyota Vios Some gadgets kiss him, some toys hug him–he thinks they’re okay. If they don’t have the proper price tag, he will just walk away. ‘Cause we are living in a material world and Alps Aguado is a Material Boy. /what. Anyway, ̶...
Harry Potter & Brand Ownership on Jul 26, 2011 in Business brand Brand Ownership branding Fan Fiction Harry Potter JK Rowling Lev Grossman Marketing Thomas Stewart I’m not a (big) Harry Potter fan but its engaging brand and its influence on pop culture have been giving an interesting sting on my marketing mind. The last installment of the series gave a pretty loud climax to fans and readers and to silent...
Triumvirate #18: Recovery, Clock & Pens on Jul 24, 2011 in Triumvirate Clock Heartache Inspiration jogging Pens Recovery August 05, 2008 and July 10, 2011 are the two dates I will always remember. These are the ends of a string I keep inside my pocket. I discreetly hold on to it as if it’s strong enough to stop me from visiting Perplex City [...] Continue read...
The Bureaucracy of Accountability on Jul 8, 2011 in Business Career Accountability Bureaucracy career Management Responsibility Teams Maggots are eating my emotional cheese right now but it’s business as usual here at my online quarters. While I’m waiting to recover from this heartbreak vexation and for a stronger-scented emotional cheese delicatessen, I shall spill my...
Spilled Milk on Jun 10, 2011 in Life Angel Locsin Beauty King Broccoli Chop Suey Emotions Letters Memories Memory Box Milk Porn Red Rice Sash I rarely expose my emotional nudity to the public or through this blog. If you know me personally, I don’t really share problems over spilled beer except for the few instances that I cannot longer fit my powdered emotions in my state of mind ca...
