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Category: People
Tales of Strength: The Universal Power of Storytelling Across Cultures
Have you ever wondered why your brain relaxes when someone says, “Once upon a time…”—even during chaos? Discover how storytelling nurtures resilience across cultures by reading the full roundup.
Losing and Finding: 5 Myth-Busting Things About Books That Change Lives and Careers (Part 6 of 6)
(A Notes to Self Series) “The key thing about a book is that you lose yourself in the author’s world.” – Jeff Bezos On Tuesday, I posted the first instalment of this six-part quote series about books. I talked about J.K. Rowling’s words and how she may not be too keen about her book’s magic…
Perfect: 5 Myth-Busting Things About Books That Change Lives and Careers (Part 5 of 6)
(A Notes to Self Series) “A great read is the perfect gift: thoughtful and easy to wrap (with no batteries or assembly required). Plus, I think everyone could use a few more books in their lives.” – Bill Gates Last Tuesday, I posted the first instalment of this six-part quote series about books. I talked…
More than Meets the Eye: 5 Myth-Busting Things About Books That Change Lives and Careers (Part 4 of 6)
(A Notes to Self Series) “Books allow you to fully explore a topic and immerse yourself in a deeper way than most media today.” – Mark Zuckerberg On Saturday, I posted the first instalment of this six-part quote series about books. I talked about J.K. Rowling’s words and how she may not be too keen…
Boundaries vs Possibilities: 5 Myth-Busting Things About Books That Change Lives and Careers (Part 3 of 6)
(A Notes to Self Series) “Books allowed me to see a world beyond the front porch of my grandmother’s shotgun house… (and) the power to see possibilities beyond what was allowed at the time.” – Oprah Winfrey Last Saturday, I posted the first instalment of this six-part quote series about books. I talked about J.K….
As Simple as That: 5 Myth-Busting Things About Books That Change Lives and Careers (Part 2 of 6)
(A Notes to Self Series) “I read books.” – Elon Musk On Saturday, I posted the first instalment of this six-part quote series about books. I talked about J.K. Rowling’s words and how she may not be too keen about her book’s magic to be really happening in reality but she believes that good books…
Magic vs Magical: 5 Myth-Busting Things About Books That Change Lives and Careers (Part 1 of 6)
(A Notes to Self Series) I don’t believe in the kind of magic in my books. But I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book. J.K. Rowling Yes, indeed. I’ve read all of Rowling’s Harry Potter books and watched all the movies of the series. My family is due to have…
Book Review: It’s Easier to Dance – Living Beyond Boundaries by Annie Haris-Meachem
In Easier to Dance: Living Beyond Boundaries, Annie L. Harris shares her inspiring journey of resilience and determination as she hurdles the challenges of being a female, an African-American, and a person with cerebral palsy.
Book Review: And Then I Met Margaret by Rob White
Rob White’s And Then I Met Margaret is more than just a collection of lessons; it’s an exploration of the human experience and the connections we forge along the way. It encourages us to recognise the wisdom in our everyday encounters and to celebrate the journey of self-discovery.
Finding the Exit by Lea A. Ellermeier
Finding the Exit is a compelling and empowering account of a business leader’s journey through adversity. It provides hope and motivation for anyone striving to forge their own path in the competitive landscape of business.
Book Review: “Reconciled – Black by Experience: My Struggle for Legitimacy” by Dana Clark-Jackson
Dana Clark-Jackson’s story is one of reconciliation—not just with the world around her, but with herself—and it’s a narrative that deserves to be heard and celebrated.
7 Bible Verses That Inspire Me
(A “Notes to Self” Series) I have been writing book reviews lately. Yet there’s one timeless book that I should never really forget. I know that I’m not a theologian, and I’d rather talk about something I’ve got more knowledge about. However, I had been recently feeling guilty that my written works have not yet…
Today’s Highlights, Dam Im, Her Eurovision Feat, and the People Realm Transcending Worlds
Today is Monday. Early morning TV shows had been graced by the pomp of the Queen’s 90th birthday celebration. Along with the morning rush, my husband wittily quipped that he didn’t know that Aussie sensation, Kylie Minogue, has sterling, angelic voice quality and is not just a popular singing sensation. What caught my youngest son’s eyes,…
HR Lessons I Got from My Mum
Nanay and her life had made me realise a lot of things. We all have people who have made a difference in our lives one way or another. There are people out there like my mother who we would like to cherish on Mother’s Day but they need not be who we traditionally classify as a “mother.” There are fathers out there who did what is usually considered as a “motherly task.” There are those people who may not be related to us by blood, but they go out of their way to support us all along. What a mother does and could do transcends far beyond mere gender definitions and other customary demarcation lines. We could and should always learn a lesson or two.
This is my third blog. As yesterday was mother’s day, I thought it is but fitting to remember my Nanay (my mother) and the memories I had of her and how such relates to the HR field.
Words of Hope and Optimism 
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