The Right Leadership of being Entrepreneur

The Right Leadership of being Entrepreneur

This week is a great learning experience for me about the importance of leadership and the kind of leadership that a successful entrepreneur needs to possess. In my reading, it mentioned that leadership is about capability, collaboration, and character. Among the three, the capability is the most important you can have. It is the capability to ask a question and hear the answer from the employees or the customer if the business is doing well.  

In the speech of Carly Fiorina, former CEO of HP, in Leadership and Capability, she said that :

“Capability: you have to celebrate new ideas, take risks all the time, try new things. Because however good the answers you have had are, every person, every organization eventually reaches a time when the old answers aren't good enough anymore. And then the only thing that works is creativity and new ideas and risk-taking and innovation.

Capability is to keep learning, to learn something every day. “

A person that keeps learning, always progress. They adapt to changes and growth to meet the demands in our days. They increase their level of capability to cope up with the needs required from them.

The Lord’s way of leadership is different from most people’s interpretations of being a leader. The Lord explain it in the scripture when He said:

                . . . Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.

                But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;

                And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: 

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. (Matt 20:25)

I call it a servant leadership. You lead them because you love and care for them. This kind of leadership is very powerful in leading the family and even to people that you work with.

Three Principle that I learn from this kind of leadership:

1.     1,  Lead by example – The most powerful influence that you can give to people are the things that you do. The people that you lead will watch how you execute what you teach and they will learn and eventually, they will follow your example.

2.       2. Lead with Vision – One of the most important that leaders do is to help other people see the picture of the future. Leaders help people see and understand the value of what they are doing at this moment and how it has an impact on them.

3.       3. Lead with love – “People don’t care how much they know until they know how much you care” – Theodore Roosevelt. A good leader hopes for the success of his people. He cares for and nurtures them so that they can reach their full potential. He will lead them with love.

Possessing these three principles of leadership helps establish a good working environment towards success as an entrepreneur.

 In one of the reading assignment in the class, we read hiring ethical people. People believe in doing what’s the right thing because it feels right. When the company is doing the right thing, you have more confidence in the people that lead the company. People patronize the product and services because they know that it meets the standards expected. Good leadership with ethical people working in the company promotes steady and regular customers that relevant to the success of the business.

ZION RESCUE EARTHQUAKE OPERATION IN BOHOL - OCTOBER 2013

October 27 2013  0300hrs

Finished transporting all goods from Quiapo to Sangley Point, Cavite City.

On board BRP Dagupan LC-551 vessel (Logistic Carrier) loaded 13 Sacks, 14 Boxes with 8 Zion Rescuers.

  

October 28 2013 0600hrs

The vessel depart Sangley Point, Cavite going to Tagbilaran, Bohol sailing for 56 hours. On our two days of sailing the group reviewed some skills like Rope Access,  Building Collapse, Mapping and Marking, and some games at night.

October 30 2013

At 0700hrs the ship dock at the port of Tagbilaran, Bohol. The group proceed to Dao Bus terminal to take  Ceres Transport going to Tubigon as our target of operation. After one hour and a half of travel, we arrived Tubigon and meet and report to Mayor Marlon Amilan. He gave us an assignment to distribute the relief goods to two islands, the Ubay and Pangapasan Island that was not visited by DSWD.

  

  

At 1730hrs the group on board the shoreboat of  Tubigon went to Ubay Island. Upon arrival, Chairwoman Emma Abado meet us at the shore and proceed to their barangay basketball court. On our way, she told us their experience during the earthquake that they were hit by three tidal waves that washed away 6 houses along the shore. The good thing was there was no casualty in her barangay but the fear and their traumatic experience was still present in their mind. Ubay Island has only 57 families, 180 voters with a total of 250 residents including children and only 1 teacher. At the basketball court, the residents were waiting for us. We gave the relief goods to every names called by the Barangay Secretary and some member of the team organized the children and gave some biscuits and candies. After giving the goods we gave some vitamins and medicines to the barangay health center.

  

  

At 1830 hrs the group proceeded to the next island. After 15 minutes of sailing we arrived at Pangapasan Island. Chairman Renato Gutierez meet us at the basketball court. We explain to him that we will be giving the relief goods in the next morning but we will have a short program for the residents that night. We conducted a short stress debriefing and some games to all residents including children. We divided the Zion team and also the residents (adult and children). That night was turned like a fiesta to them dancing and shouting because of the games we conducted and we teach first aid and deliver some spiritual thought to all and they forgot for a short time their fears and their traumatic experience. We ended up around 2200H for  their generator which is their source of light will be shut off. They went home with a smile on their faces.        

  

          

October 31, 2013

At 0600H still at Pangapasan Island, the group were ready for the day. We started a short medical operation for those who have wounds then followed the relief goods operation. We serve a total of 152 families. The Pangapasan Island has a total of 636 in population, 152 families, has an Elementary school with 5 teachers and a Midwife manning their Health Center.  Off back to Tubigon at 1000H.

At 1300H the team proceed to the town of Clarin but there is no much operation needed because almost all houses were already abandoned and the reported one body missing were already declared dead but the body was not yet found.

At 1400H the team move forward to the next town which is the Municipality of Sagbayan. The town looks like a war damaged town that hit by bombs .  Everything was damaged. We meet Dr. Dewy Demandante, the Municipal Health Officer while he was picking up some laboratory equipments from the damaged health center. He brought us to the chairman of the MDRRMC and Executive Secretary Mr. Lito Pon. After some discussion he brought us to the site of falls where 5 children were buried at Sitio Sta Cruz. We meet the mother of the two children Mrs. Nora Somora and relay to us of the situation. The five children were Joelene S. Somora 11yrs old, Jonalyn S. Somora 13 yrs old, Jess Marvin S. Empinado 10 yrs old, Meme Jane S. Empinado 8 yrs old and Reynald C. Sipsip 14yrs old. Although the group is eager to help and dig the site where the mother insisted on a certain location but the Incident Commander J. Apoy advise us to withheld because the operation is going to stop on the next morning. Sadly the team move out on that area. Back to Sagbayan municipal ground we meet Mayor Rex Suarez and he thanked us for our presence and showing our support to his town.

   

  

At 2100H with the help of the Phil. Coast Guard we board Lite Shipping going to Cebu.

In Cebu we meet the Cebu Zion trainees and did some training on Rope Access.

The team fly back to Manila via C130 Phil Air Force.

ZION RESCUERS - NATIONAL OFFICERS TO BOHOL

The Zion Rescue did not stop in asking for assistance to the victim of Earthquake of Bohol. We look for those who have the heart to extend their help to the people in Bohol.

Packing of relief goods to be given to the victim of Bohol

 Zion Rescuers hand in hand packed the relief goods to be given to the victims of Bohol earthquake. They are expecting that more family will be needing foods and waters especially in the evacuation centers.

at least 500 Mineral Water  was donated by Ramos Family of Cavite.

 The need of a clean water at the evacuation center has been one of the things that Zion expect that our countrymen experience during the time of disasters. We exert our effort to accumulate as much water as possible to provide to the victim of the said disaster.

Phil Navy Ship contained few relief goods from other institution including the groups donations that will send to Bohol. The team take the Phil Navy BRP Dagupan LC551 going to Bohol for 2 days travel.

It was not a pleasant for some rescuers to take the Navy Ship for 2 days going to Bohol. For some it was their first time. They prepared and equip themselves for whatever circumstances they will be in during rescue operation.

Few of the relief goods when they reached the island

the Team was enjoying their trip on their way to their first island of operation . The island of Ubay with 290 population, no power and other limited resources.

ur first island. Ubay island. 180 voters. No power but with generator. Population is 290 including children. Experienced tidal wave, 4 houses washed out.

The distribution of Relief Goods by the Zion Rescuers to the island

last night at brgy pangapasan. Its been 2 weeks since they were hit by 3 tidal waves yet they are still traumatized and cant sleep at night. Now they are relaxed with their smiles back on their faces.

It was a rewarding moments for the group to be with our countrymen that needs help.
Indeed i am proud for Zion Rescuers who unselfishly sacrifice their time, work and other comfort to go out and rescue those who are in distress so that they will see hope in the midst of difficulties. Hoorah Zion Rescue!!!!

ZION RESCUE RESPONDING TO BOHOL EARTHQUAKE

It has been a tough and exhausting for Zion Rescuers to go and rescue in Bohol for almost half a month but the call to save lives is more important than our physical yearnings.

National Officers , John Radan RTIII - OIC of Cebu Chapter coodinating with the City Mayor of Tubigon for Rescue Operation within their City.

 Zion Rescue Cebu Chapter send few rescuers to respond to the call and send initial team to initiate the operation and provide relief operation

The Zion Rescue - Cebu Chapter reported to Phil Coast Guard Station for passes to onboard a boat going to Tagbilaran

This was taken at the Detachment of Philippine Coast Guard. Coast Guard Officers LTJG Janus Robinson N. Sabas PCG / LTJG Roibinson C. Madriaga PCG / ENS Jack Kyan D. Basitao was so kind to assist the team to ensure their travel to Bohol

Passses Issued by Philippine Coast Guard for Zion Rescuers

Zion Rescue - Chapter officers John Radan RTIII and Ecille Tirana RTIII at the Evacuation Center

The team immediately went to the Mayor and reported for duty. They checked the condition at the evacuation center  .

They were given an assignment to secure and check unsafe areas in the city affected by the earthquake

Zion Rescue in Aklan
For a Zion Rescue member living alone and far from the Headquarters , it may be difficult to move and feels the need of more support ,but not for Zion Rescue Aris Asuncion. He was invited by the DEPED - Aklan to conduct a training on Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Preparedness.

Zion Rescue member Aris Asuncion performed a patient assessment in front of the DEPED -Aklan staff

 

August is been a busy month for Zion Rescue. Right after the typhoon, we have been blessed to be able to help to those who are in need. We had the chance to get to know also few good people that are willing to help to the group especially RescueBoy.They have been generous and kind to lend the group their special fiber boat that they designed.

During typhoon "Maring" last September. Zion Rescuers using the one of a kind RescueBoy fiber boat. I can give my confidence in this boat especially in times of big floods.

We have been invited to some TV network about the RescueBoy we were using. We also been asked about the Rescue Operations we did during typhoon.

President of Zion Rescue LT RYAN P APDUHAN PCGA, EMT, CSP was interviewed in preparation for the show

The group also had a chance to meet with other Local Government Officials to introduce the RescueBoy
and told the rescue operations we did in their city

Past President and Metro Manila Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada during meeting with the RescueBoy and Zion Rescu

Legendary Doc RTed Esguerra with Zion Rescue

The group was given a recognition during the meeting with other rescue group in the office of Vice President Jejomar Binay

Officers of other Rescue Group with Zion Rescue at the office of Vice President Binay

The group never stop to work even after the typhoon.They go out and help distribute a donation

Zion Rescue at the DSWD - Main office for the Relief goods operation

 

 

Zion Rescuers with Gary Valenciano during the ASAP (ABS CBN)