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Leadership means getting things done, and getting things done is about execution, so leadership is about execution.  Of course, before one can execute, one needs a clear goal, a strategy and an action plan. Whether the plan is to follow somebody else’s plan or execute one’s own, it is important to understand the links between goals, strategy, execution and leadership. […]

In June 2017, I launched a pioneering seminar “5 Skills of Master Strategists” after finding commonalities in the successful approaches of CEOs when in comes to strategy formulation and execution. The 5 skills are sensemaking, innovating, influencing, executing and discovering. I started interviewing CEOs, CMOs and award-winning young marketers in my blog since May 9, 2014, although I have featured dozens of […]

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Singapore – Waters Philippines has been bestowed the Customer Satisfaction Leadership Award by CMO Asia’s Water Leadership Award ceremony at the Le Meredian Hotel in Singapore on August 2, 2017. Representing Waters Philippines is Chairman Josiah Go. Launched in 1995, Waters Philippines is a pioneering and innovative company with many firsts: 1st home water purifier firm in the Philippines utilizing […]

Suphajee Suthumpun is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Dusit International. She joined the global hospitality company in January 2016, bringing with her over 20 years of experience in technology, including positions as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman, Thaicom Public Co Ltd.; General Manager of Global Technology Services (GTS) at IBM’s ASEAN headquarters in Singapore; and Country General Manager […]

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In 2004, Ding Salvador (then newly–retired ASEAN president of Johnson and Johnson’s) and I put up MarkProf Foundation Inc. to help develop future leaders of the Philippines.  We saw some biases happening in the corporate world where hiring of important entry-level positions, including management trainees, was usually limited to three schools, namely: Ateneo, De La Salle, and University of the Philippines (not necessarily in […]

National President of the Philippine Marketing Association (1991, then 28 years old) Chairman of the Direct Selling Association of the Philippines (2002) National President of the Association of Marketing Educators (2004-2005)

Fredy Ong, the current Chairman and CEO at Unilever Philippines, has held key positions such as Vice President of Customer Development in the Philippines and Country Head of Unilever in Cambodia and Laos. In this interview, he shares insights into his diverse career journey, skills, and strategies in leadership and customer development within the context of Unilever. Q1: Transitioning from […]

As I celebrate turning 62, I find myself pausing to reflect on the journey that brought me here and the remarkable individuals and groups who have shaped my path. In this blog, I want to express my deep appreciation for the people who recognized my leadership potential and took a chance on me, despite the uncertainties and risks involved. Their […]

I am extremely proud to share the 15th Mansmith Market Masters Conference — featuring a dream team of 15 high-powered CEOs in 5 high-impact topics. It is definitely THE Marketing Conference to attend in 2024. Consider the following: 1 day of Intellectual Stimulation before your Mid Year Planning  5 Skills needed by Master Strategists (a rare topic) 5 in-depth panel discussions 15 CEO Thought Leaders […]

Merlee Jayme serves as the Chairmom of The Misfits Camp, a post-school initiative connecting creatives with disabilities to diverse career opportunities. She has earned accolades such as the Hall of Fame Award from the 4As Creative Guild, The New York Festivals Creative Achievement Award, and CEO of the Year by the International Association of Business Communicators. Recognized as the SEA […]

Josiah Go features the movers and shakers of the business world and writes about marketing, strategy, innovation, execution and entrepreneurship

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