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Francis Kong: Inspiring Excellence

Francis Kong: Inspiring Excellence

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Episode 125: Love Like Business

Exploring the delicate balance between love and business. Join me in reflecting on the comical yet insightful comparison of love letters turned business proposals and discover the true essence of love as a patient, kind, and enduring force. Let's unravel the secrets to fostering genuine connections in both business and life. Don't forget to give us a 5-star if you enjoy this heartwarming episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 20246 min

Episode 124: Good Lessons Learned

From honesty and empathy to well-being and tech adaptation, the pandemic has taught us valuable lessons. As we transition back to 'normal,' let's not forget the positives we've gained. Embrace the new work culture with transparency, compassion, and a focus on well-being. Leave us a 5-star review if you love this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 20247 min

Episode 123: Healthy Disengagement

Unlock the keys to thriving in times of uncertainty. Embrace agility, healthy disengagement, and strategic resource allocation to navigate the ever-changing business landscape. Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you love this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 20247 min

Episode 122: Always Excited to Change

Embrace change, stay relevant, and keep the excitement alive in our ever-evolving world. Don't forget to leave a 5 star review if you liked the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 20247 min

Episode 121: Change Is Hard

Ever wondered why adapting to change feels like a constant battle of willpower? How do you navigate the challenges of forming new habits, especially when faced with the exhaustion of daily life? Let's explore building habits and making intentional changes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 4, 20247 min

Episode 120: Handling Criticism

Ever wondered how turning criticism into your ally could be the secret to unlocking your greatest potential? Learn how valuable feedback can shape your journey towards excellence. Embrace the art of growth and transform critiques into stepping stones to success! Don't forget to leave a 5 star review if you liked the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 20236 min

Episode 119: A Rude Awakening

Navigating life's twists and turns: the millennial journey. From dream jobs to the quarter-life crisis, discover the secrets to adjusting expectations, finding purpose, and embracing resilience. Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you love this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 20237 min

Episode 118: A Lesson from the Beatles

Ever wondered how the Beatles' secret to success at work can be your key to genius recognition? Start by blending in, showcase excellence, and unleash your creativity strategically. Are you ready to strike the perfect balance? Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you love this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 20236 min

Episode 117: A Lesson from Socrates

Embarking on a journey of wisdom in a world filled with answers. Soaking in insights and embracing the unique beauty of our personal truths. If this journey resonates with you, share your support with a heartfelt 5-star review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 20236 min

Episode 116: 10 Ways to Inspire Others to be their Best

E mbark on a transformative journey with 10 ways to inspire others. From leading by example to weaving stories with humor, these insights aim to inspire positive change. If you've enjoyed this episode, feel free to show your support with a 5-star review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 20236 min

Episode 115: Memo From The Pastoral Search Committee

Our company's expanding, can you believe that? In a time when the economy had gone sour and business organizations are downsizing, we are expanding—and we are in need of people. Tune in now to this another exciting episode of Inspiring Excellence. Feel free to give us a 5-star review if you love this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 20235 min

Episode 114: The Exhausted Leader

Welcome back to another episode of Inspiring Excellence! In today's episode, we will all discuss a few ideas I hope you may find helpful if you qualify as an exhausted leader. Learn as you tune in now! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you love this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 20236 min

Episode 113: Reflections of a Senior Citizen

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. May we all learn to value our time and reflect on our lives, not choosing to regret things when we reach our senior years, but rather living in so much gratitude for all the blessings we have received. Tune in now to another great episode of Inspiring Excellence! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 20236 min

Episode 112: Losing Good People

Welcome back to another episode of Inspiring Excellence! In today's episode, we will learn how losing good people will affect our company, businesses and even common relationships. Tune in now and feel free to give us feedback about your takeaways! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 20236 min

Episode 111: You Can Choose Your Attitude

Attitude is the doorway to success and in today's episode of Inspiring Excellence, I will explain the reasons why. Don't waste a second and tune in now to learn more how you choose your attitude can play a big part in what kind of a day you will have, Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you love this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 20236 min

Episode 110: Productivity Clichés

Welcome back to another episode of Inspiring Excellence! In today's episode, we will learn about some productivity clichés we've heard from our bosses or leaders. Truly, it takes more effort to be productive. Tune in now, and don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you love this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 20236 min

Episode 109: Purposeful and Purposive

We need to prepare our people to inspire them, and encourage them to let go of the lethargy caused by the prolonged lockdown, to gear up, fire up, and render meaningful work once more. Tune in now to know how we encourage our people to become more purposeful and purposive in their work. Don't forget to leave us 5-star rating if you happen to love this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 20237 min

Episode 108: A Box Underneath the Table

Why is it too difficult to understand that companies with good leaders always perform better than the ones with abusive leaders? Learn more about this in today's episode of Inspiring Excellence. Don't waste a moment and tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 20236 min

Episode 107: Dissonance

In business, as in work dissonance is when the why of work does not square with the what of the daily activities. There are misalignments. Learn more about dissonance in today's newest episode. Tune in now and don't forget to leave us 5-star rating if you happen to love this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 20237 min

Episode 106: There Is No "I" In Team

Teams are the perfect place to celebrate and contribute to your unique lives. Our people not to be seen for their whole authentic selves at work. It takes a skillful and inspiring leader to make this happen. Learn more about the importance of each individual in a team. Tune in now in today's episode of Inspiring Excellence! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 20236 min

Episode 105: It Is What The Customer Gets Out Of It

"Think as if you were the customer." Tune in now to understand what this statement truly means for your business and how your business can reach new heights by truly understanding your customers. And don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you enjoy this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 20235 min

Episode 104: Good Questions Entrepreneurs Ask

Welcome back to another episode of Inspiring Excellence! In today's episode, both professional and aspiring entrepreneurs will undoubtedly learn a lot as we discuss good questions that entrepreneurs like you should ask on their business journey. Tune in now and don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you love this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 20235 min

Episode 103: What Does It Take To Be An Entrepreneur

Everyone should cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. This has to be your starting point. You don't need a lot of things to start a business. So, what is keeping you from becoming an entrepreneur? Tune in now to learn more about this entrepreneurial mindset and let your leadership potential be unleashed. And if you love this episode, feel free to share it with others and don't forget to give us 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 20235 min

Episode 102: From Comfort Zone to Success Zone

Welcome back to another great episode under Inspiring Excellence! Tune in now as we dive deeper on how we can receive breathrough from comfort zone to success zone both in business and in life. If you love this episode, feel free to share it with your friends and don't forget to give us 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 20235 min

Episode 101: The Young And Their Blind Spots

Call it a "shadow board," a "task force," call it anything you want but gather the young and creative people in the organization, challenge them to come up with creative projects, support them with funding, and witness what they can do with their "blind spots." Learn more about it in our today's episode of Inspiring Excellence. And if you love this episode, feel free to share it with others and don't forget to give us 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 20236 min

Episode 100: The 10 Commandments For Training

Welcome back to another episode under Inspiring Excellence! If you happen to be a leader and need to communicate with your people, or if your work is responding to the divine calling of doing presentations, educating, and training, perhaps these ideas from our today's episode will be helpful for you. Tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 20235 min

Episode 99: The Future Of Work

Technology is not the biggest challenge. Culture is. And this provides us with a sneak peek into the future of leadership. Welcome back to another episode. Tune in now to learn more about the future of work. If you love this episode, feel free to share it with your friends and don't forget to give us 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 20236 min

Episode 98: Handling Criticism

Are you the type of person who would take criticism as a personal attack against you, or are you the type of person who get highly interested in looking at those criticisms because these critiques can point out your faults and weaknesses, allowing you to improve and elevate your craft? Learn more about it in today's episode of Inspiring Excellence. Tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 20236 min

Episode 97: What Unites And What Divides

Welcome to another episode under Inspiring Excellence! In this episode we will learn some steps on how can a leader unite the people around a common cause, being reminded that as a leader, you lead a more divided group of people than you ever imagined. Tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 20236 min

Episode 96: Healthy Disengagement

Organizations should think about what negatives they can get rid of to enhance the customer journey and learn to grasp the whole chain. Learn more in today's episode of Inspiring Excellence on how your organization must continue to strive for innovation and improvements. Tune in now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 20237 min

Episode 95: Getting Old? Think Again!

They say that age does not matter. Of course, it does. You're not a tree. But you make it matter by living a productive life and not by being dependent on others. Tune in now to this another episode under Inspiring Excellence. And if you love this episode, feel free to share it with your friends and don't forget to give us 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 20236 min

Episode 94: Humble Bragging

The objective of a business is to turn a profit, not to be bloated. The more bloated a company is, the slower it is and the more trouble it gets if sales slow down.Learn more in today's episode of Inspiring Excellence! And if you love this episode, feel free to share it with others and don't forget to give us 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 20236 min

Episode 93: Good Lessons Learned

It would be good to conduct an introspection and consider the valuable lessons we have experienced while doing remote work that we should not lose as we transition into the new environment. How about you, what good lessons have you learned from the pandemic up until now? Tune in to our today's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 20236 min

Episode 92: Context and Content

Without the context, the contents have no shape. They have no place to be. An organization is like that, too. Learn more about context and content in today's episode. Tune in now! And if you find this helpful, feel free to share it with others and don't forget to give it 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 20236 min

Episode 91: Dissonance Is Misalignment

Dissonance is present when we start to notice that things do not seem to add up. Learn more about it into today's episode of Inspiring Excellence. Tune in now! If you enjoy this episode, please feel free to share it with others and don't forget to give us a 5-star rating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 20237 min

Episode 90: Killer Work Ethics

What is a 'killer work ethic' and what is their secret sauce? If someone consistently produces top-notch performance and results due to their 'killer work ethic,' does this make them a 'serial killer ethics' person? Tune in to another episode of 'Inspiring Excellence' to find out. Be inspired and learn more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 20236 min

Episode 89: Sludge Economics

Welcome to another episode of Inspiring Excellence. Tune in now as we delve deeper into the meaning of 'sludge economics.' If you enjoy this episode, please feel free to share it with others and don't forget to give us a 5-star rating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 20236 min

Episode 88: Change Is Hard

Self-control without proper rest and recovery would make change difficult. Tune in now to this another episode under Inspiring Excellence! If you love this episode, feel free to share this with others and don't forget to give us 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 20236 min

Episode 87: Justifying Choices

Purposes can be reinvented...but can one really escape the consequences of their actions? Tune in now to this another episode under Inspiring Excellence. Hope that this episode brings a smile to your face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 20236 min

Episode 86: Unintended Consequence

Welcome to another episode under Inspiring Excellence. Tune in now as we discuss about the different Gen Z Trends and how this generation turned into one of the most complex generation in the history. If you happen to love this episode, feel free to share this with others and don't forget to give us 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 20236 min

Episode 85: Don't We All?

To ask for help is not a sign of weakness but a sign of authenticity and honesty.."vulnerability is the key to credibility." We have confidence in our self-sufficiency. Tune in now to this another episode under Inspiring Excellence and feel free to share this with others and don't forget to give us 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 20236 min

Episode 84: The Paradox of Pessimism

Welcome back to another episode under Inspiring Excellence. In this episode we will see how highly charged emotions and a heightened sense of pessimism happening in our present time has no good effect for life, career, or even our business. If you happen to love this episode, feel free to share this with others and don't forget to give us 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 20236 min

Episode 83: What A Difference Perspective Makes

We have no control over what happens to us, but we usually have complete control over how we respond to the situation. It is the response that dictates a person or an organization's destiny. Another great episode for all of you today! Tune in now, and if you happen to love this episode, feel free to share this with others and don't forget to give us 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 20235 min

Episode 82: A Dreamer's Dream

The legitimacy of any victory is founded on planning and preparing for it. The fallacy of expectation without effort marginalizes excellence and gives credence to falsehoods. Tune in now to this another episode of Inspiring Excellence. And don't forget to give us 5 stars if you happen to love this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 20235 min

Episode 81: The Intimacy Level

Somebody says: "Honesty is the key to a relationship. If you can fake that, you're in." Well, not really. Genuine trust and humility are needed to make this happen. Tune in now to this another amazing episode under Inspiring Excellence as we tackle about the 5 level of intimacy in our relationship. If you happen to love this episode, don't forget to give us 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 20236 min

Episode 80: Healthy Conversation (Part 2)

Welcome back to another episode under Inspiring Excellence! This podcast is the second part of the previous topic in which Francis Kong shares some ways for us to have and build healthy conversations with everyone we come across with. If you love this episode, don't forget to give us 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 20236 min

Episode 79: Healthy Conversation (Part 1)

Welcome back to another episode under Inspiring Excellence! This podcast will be a two-part series in which Francis Kong shares some ways for us to have and build healthy conversations with everyone we come across with. If you love this episode, don't forget to give us 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 20236 min

Episode 78: Better Than Optimism

Welcome back to another great episode under Inspiring Excellence. In this episode, we will learn what is better than optimism and how can this enhance our experiences and perspectives. Are you ready to embrace the potential of something greater than optimism? Tune in now! And if you love this episode, don't forget to give us 5 stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 20236 min

Episode 77: Drop the 'T'

Welcome back to another great episode under Inspiring Excellence. In this episode, we will see how the word “can't” is a terrible word. If people would allow this word to be prominent, then not a lot of things could be accomplished today. As you finish this episode, may you be clothed with extraordinary boldness to drop the 'T' and start claiming that you "can" do it! Tune in now! And if you love this episode, don't forget to give us 5 stars!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 20236 min

Episode 76: Dealing With Drama

Leaders may strive to reconcile with everyone, it may not always be possible due to the deeply entrenched personal views and ideologies of those they lead. This is just one of the many challenges that leaders have to face and overcome in their role. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 20236 min