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In a post about 5 months ago, I briefly discussed about spiritual intelligence. I got several inquiries from students and managers alike since then. So please allow me to re-post an article I wrote years ago. This is also my advocacy, I will release a mini e-book on the subject soon and expect more from me on this subject.

In one forum there was this query:

I think quite a few of us believe in the inadequacy of traditional science being unable to explain our universe, being unable to explain how to have a positive attitude, and how to live. We believe that possibly, there are no accidents, and the life we are living in is our choice.

I want to learn from you on how to put this spirituality into a typical skill building training program.…. I believe that the key to helping people is not develop their skills, but to build that little voice they hear inside their head every now and then. The voice that is bereaving them from within, and is having a conversation with them… Is there anyone here who has attempted to do this wants to share the experience?

After Emotional Intelligence, analysts are now looking at Spiritual Intelligence (SI) as another means of addressing personal, business and career related quandary. While IQ and EQ are not new, SI is still in the infancy stage, at least in the Philippines. This article will discuss SQ and its connection to personal effectiveness and career development.

Different authors attempted to define SI in a general perspective so as not to offend the sensibilities of different cultures. But this is what SI is not, religion. Because of this, some professionals are hesitant to explore the fullness of SI. Furthermore, it is assumed that SI is primarily based on intuition and emotion, discouraging the intellectuals in the process.

But what is Spiritual Intelligence?

I have discussed on my previous posts how web 2.0 can enhance your personal brand, it helped me, and I firmly believe it can help you too =D

If you missed those posts, below are a few for your reading pleasure:

• Social Media and Personal Branding
• Get Hired by Embracing Web 2.0
• Synergize For Your Brand

Before we proceed, however, since there are notably new subscribers who are not familiar with the potential of web 2.0, I find it proper to just bring us all together in the same understanding. Thus, we will revisit web 2.0 and rebuild our foundation.

“PROFIT-SHARING PLAN:”
Once it’s shared between the higher-ups, there won’t be a profit.

“COMPETITIVE SALARY:”
We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.

“JOIN OUR FAST-PACED COMPANY:”
We have no time to train you; you’ll have to introduce yourself to your coworkers.

“SALES POSITION REQUIRING MOTIVATED SELF-STARTER:”
We’re not going to supply you with leads; there’s no base salary; you’ll wait 30 days for your first commission check.

“SEEKING ENTHUSIASTIC, FUN, HARD WORKING, PEOPLE:
“…who still live with their parents and won’t mind our internship-level salaries.

“CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE:”
We don’t pay enough to expect that you’ll dress up; well, a couple of the real daring guys wear earrings.

“COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT:”
We have a lot of turnover.

As the presidential election approaches, friends are asking who will I be supporting?

One friend thought I am supporting Villar because he saw a photo of me and Villar in Facebook. But he sent a message and said he is confused because after the photo with Villar, I published a photo with Mar Roxas , Chiz Escudero, Bro. Eddie Villanueva, then with Gibo Teodoro… Ha ha ha. Well, one of the perks of having an online persona is that you are presented with opportunities of meeting these high profile individuals. Allow me then, to take this opportunity to make my disclosure.