What is the distinction between leadership and management? The primary distinction between leaders and managers is that leaders have followers, while managers are responsible for the work of subordinates who report to them. An organization requires strong leadership and management skills if they want its members to buy into their vision and help them achieve it. Managers focus on the day-to-day operations and ensuring everything runs smoothly, while leaders focus on inspiring

Ripple VAs and their incredible journey to become something completely different this year, 2023. It has been five years since its humble beginnings as a virtual assistance agency. Now, it has blossomed into a virtual assistant leadership (VAL) company where the seeds of bolder leadership are sown and nurtured. The VAL Revolution: SOWing Bold Leadership As part of its commitment to empowering leaders, Ripple VAs has made it a core value to develop and support future lea

Ripple VAs and their incredible journey to become something completely different this year, 2023. It has been five years since its humble beginnings as a virtual assistance agency. Now, it has blossomed into a virtual assistant leadership (VAL) company where the seeds of bolder leadership are sown and nurtured. The VAL Revolution: SOWing Bold Leadership As part of its commitment to empowering leaders, Ripple VAs has made it a core value to develop and support future lea

In the Philippines, more than 5% of staffers in the workplace experience mental health concerns, especially during the earlier onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to medical care and support can be challenging for many staffers; however, mental health is an important aspect of our general well-being. Ripple VAs believes that it is high time for us to address such problems, and we take pride in our Virtual Assistant Leaders (VALs) as a promising tool to improve mental

Ever wonder how some small and medium-sized enterprises, like Siegan HR Solutions Inc. and DHL Express (Philippines) Corp. , have higher ratings of job satisfaction from their staffers? That is because their companies offer a great working environment conducive to personal growth. Creating a diverse and inclusive community among workers in enterprises plays a huge role in fostering a driving force toward a likable working environment. But it can be hard to achieve such an

Visions of power, seniority, and fancy titles fill our heads when we think of leaders. But what if Ripple told you that leadership is not confined to those realms alone? What if Ripple revealed a trove of untapped leadership potential within each of us, waiting to be discovered? In a world where conventional notions of leadership prevail, it is easy to overlook the hidden gems of leadership that reside within us. We often ignore the small but significant moments that form our

Listening is a crucial life skill, whether you are helping a loved one cope with health issues, interacting with coworkers, or spending time with your family. Despite our best intentions, most of us are not particularly good listeners. As leaders, showing that you are paying attention makes the other person feel valued. Active listening is a skill that can help people understand each other better and resolve conflicts more amicably. What follows are some strategies for improv

Leadership is a complex and multifaceted skill that requires patience, understanding, and empathy. One of the most profound and transformative ways to approach leadership is by incorporating the Christian value of grace into your leadership style. Grace, as a principle, is about showing mercy, forgiveness, and compassion to those around us. By leading with grace, leaders can create a culture that empowers, uplifts, and fosters a sense of belonging among their teams. We will e

We are almost halfway through 2023, and young leadership has changed and adapted to reflect the times. New technologies, shifting workplace relationships, and evolving social values can all affect the future of youth leadership in positive and negative ways. As the pilot of their jets, young leaders must adapt to the ebb and flow of circumstances to reach their destination. By 2025, millennials and members of Generation Z will account for 75% of the world's working population

Movies like "The Devil Wears Prada" portrays a bygone era in which a despotic employer commands subordinates of a younger generation, who have little choice but to comply or be terminated. But we are already retiring from this autocratic management style because it is no longer effective in the modern organizational environment. Younger generations prefer a more egalitarian and democratic work environment, while older generations have grown to appreciate the bottom-up nature