Stepback Leadership defined
“Stepback is a philosophy of putting the people at the center of leadership.” —Sgt. Lloyd A. Luna, PAFR, 2018, originally defined.
Lloyd Luna on Global Speakers Summit 2018
Statement of the President before departing to Auckland, New Zealand for the Global Speakers Summit 2018 For the longest time, the Philippines has been away from the global speaking community. We have kept ourselves from exploring global opportunities thus limiting our professional growth and development. For so many years, we thought there is absolutely no…
Funniest Graduation Speech by a Filipino Commencement Speaker
An Inspirational, Funny Graduation Speech An excerpt from my commencement speech for STI College Munoz: Just like your parents, I am also incredibly proud of what you have come to take home today. Yeah, an empty piece of paper called “Diploma.” That piece of paper is important. But diplomas do fade. Medals get rusty. Certificates…
Inspirational Commencement Speech for STI Graduating Class of 2017
A commencement address delivered by motivational speaker and author Lloyd Luna on the occasion 2017 Commencement Exercises of STI College – Munoz held at Crossroads 77, Quezon City on May 25, 2017 Hello everyone. Thank you. Maraming salamat sa lahat ng pumalakpak. Palakpak na may kasamang sigaw na para bang tuwang-tuwa kayo dahil finally, finally,…
Graduation speech by a funny Filipino motivational speaker
A commencement address delivered by Motivational speaker and author Lloyd Luna on the occasion of 22nd Commencement Exercises at Lemery Colleges in Lemery, Batangas on March 30, 2017 Hello everyone. Thank you. Maraming salamat sa lahat ng pumalakpak. Actually, nag-eexpect ako ng mas malakas na palakpak. Palakpak na may kasamang sigaw na para bang tuwang-tuwa kayo…
Inspirational concession speech of Hillary Clinton
In what many have called the greatest upset in US political history, we can still find some inspiration in losing. Here is Hillary Clinton’s concession speech. Thank you. Thank you all very much. Thank you so much. Very rowdy group. Thank you, my friends. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so very much for being…
Back to writing motivational articles
It’s been a while since I last wrote a motivational article for this website. There are several reasons. The most outstanding “excuse” maybe is because I got so occupied with left and right invitations. I felt I had to attend to as many invitations as I can. No, not because I need the money to…
Social media are a trap
The question of identity has changed from being something you are born with to a task: you have to create your own community. But communities aren’t created, and you either have one or you don’t. What the social networks can create is a substitute. The difference between a community and a network is that you…
Inspirational reflection on happiness
You may have defects, be anxious and sometimes live irritated, but do not forget that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Only you can prevent it from going into decadence. There are many that need you, admire you and love you. I would like to remind you that being happy is not…
Motivational philosophy for sales people
When your profession becomes your personal mission, your life will be filled with compassion. You will start to sell for others. Selling will no longer be about you. Selling will now be about your buyers. —Lloyd Luna, January 11, 2016, Philippine Stock Exchange, Green Circle Realty Sales Rally 2016 I have always been the motivational…