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In this episode, you'll discover how leadership is evolving in the Philippines—from embracing Design Thinking and creativity, to cultivating the Kapwa culture, to empowering teams for massive impact.

Entitled “Design Thinking & Kapwa Leadership: Redefining Leadership in the Philippines with Roq Cleo,” this episode features Host Sha Nacino and Roq Cleo where the latter shares his personal journey from humble beginnings to leading in the talent development space, busts myths about creativity, reveals the Filipino approach to leadership, and teaches practical ways to empower your teams and yourself!

Don’t miss actionable advice on micro changes, building great habits, reframing failure, and creating a culture of empathy and recognition.

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Introduction: Is Design Thinking Only for Creatives?

01:15 – What is PSTD and Who Should Join?

02:39 – Design Thinking Defined: The Art of Problem Solving

03:35 – The Myth of Creativity: Why Everyone is Creative

05:13 – Unlearning Self-Limiting Beliefs and Embracing Failure

08:23 – Micro Changes: Small Habits, Massive Results

11:00 – Design Thinking for Everyday Struggles

14:30 – Rethinking Sleep and Energy Management for Productivity

15:30 – The Biggest Myths About Building Good Habits

16:10 – Positive Self-Talk & Overcoming Adversity

18:28 – Design Thinking as a Mindset

19:31 – How Design Thinking Empowers Leaders and Teams

20:24 – Filipino vs. Western Leadership: Kapwa at the Core

23:11 – Empathy & Designing Team Culture

25:33 – Balancing Life and Four Priority Areas

28:47 – Fast & Fearless Talk: Kindness, Empowerment, and Moderation

33:24 – Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Advice for Leaders

34:25 – Why Roq Said Yes to the Podcast

35:18 – Sha’s Strategy: Unlocking Possibilities Through Podcasting

36:44 – You’re a Design Thinker Too!

37:05 – Wrap Up & Final Thoughts

✨ HIGHLIGHTS:

Why every leader needs to learn Design Thinking, not just creatives

Tackling self-limiting beliefs & learning from failure

Micro habits that change your leadership game

Kapwa leadership: Filipino psychology in leading teams

Practical tools for empowering your people

Listen now, and start unlocking your own Fearless Possibilities!

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/roqcleo/

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