1) The document summarizes the speaker's career journey working for the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) for 30 years, starting from a low-level position and working their way up to Regional Director. 2) It highlights some life lessons learned along the way, including the value of sacrifice, having a growth mindset, focusing on solutions rather than problems, and continuous self-improvement. 3) In their concluding remarks, the speaker expresses gratitude for the opportunities provided by CDA and pride in the accomplishments achieved during their tenure, such as supporting the growth of cooperative businesses and members.

1. it has been
What a

2. • Ang aking pagbati and pagpupugay sa ating CDA Chairperson
Undersecretary JOSEPH “JOY” BALLOTA ENCABO
• Asec Mryla Paradillo, our acting Administrator
• Asec Sam Guinomla d Head EAU Cluster
• Asec. Penny Disimban, d Head CMPL Cluster
• Asec Abad Santos, d Head Public Utility
• Asec VIRGILIO R. LAZAGA d Head Agriculture Cluster
• Asec Vidal Villanueva the III, d Head Finance Cluster
• DA Ray R. Elevazo
• Sa kapwa ko po na kawani mula sa HO, sa lahat po na RDs and their
staff L-V-M
Maraming salamat sa aking tagapagkilala Dr. Edmund Chris Acosido

3. Foremost, I am much grateful that this year, CDA R1 is blessed
to host the National Convocation last October as part of the
CMC.
Truly, I am blessed to have been given the opportunity by the
CDA Chair keynoting as your Guest in today’s convocation
Much thanks and appreciation goes to Dir Cris RD R3 and staff
for making it possible,

4. From a humble beginning

5. Cooperative Journey started
in 1984.From South
Cotabato to Region 1
Ako po ay kawani ng gobierno sa loob ng
43 years. Out of 43 years – I served the
CDA for 30 years starting as CDS-II, Sr
CDS, Supervising CDS then RD in
2015. Words are not enough to express
how thankful I am for all the opportunities
given to me. I will certain-ly treasure the
kindness and care I received. It
definitely contributed to my growth,
personally and professionally speaking.

6. Life Lessons which are meaningful to me
1. The value of sacrifice
2. We have this pandemic of the mind. Every person
has a belief, each person has a choice.
3. Life isn’t always smooth sailing.
4. Focus on solutions. What actions do we take?
5. Don’t do things in half measures or playing it safe.

7. life Lessons
1. Sacrifice. Having been raised poor hardened my resolve. So
that the ability to sacrifice is my expertise or the Ability to
endure. It's not a good thing, but it has a positive side to it.
Because you consciously strive hard for something better all
the time, I started as FMT – I, and climbed my way up to
where I am today. Willingness to sacrifice have been a part of
my journey. Willing to do extra miles. To persist, long after
they all gone to rest, ability to focus even when exhausted.

8. 2. We have this pandemic of the mind. Every belief that you have is a
choice. One possibility is to have a right mindset. Fill your mind with +
thoughts - otherwise if it’s empty - weeds will grow deliberately even
without encouragement.
The Mind is like a garden - According to Bryan Tracy, one must plant
something +, cultivate it tend carefully, until it blooms and eventually
they will have flowers. How to do it?
Firstly, to Have a Mental diet – nourish your mind with + ideas,
messages, information, surround yourself with + people, those with
constructive thoughts, and that will help in your personal
transformation
Secondly Exert effort to nourish the mind so that negatives thoughts
will not grow. Feed mental protein like, reading books that are
inspirational or motivational – Books that are uplifting .

9. 3. Life isn’t always smooth sailing so that if
something goes wrong, make adjustment in your
goals. Setbacks teaches us lessons, we must self
correct and carry on.
For example. Listen to Simon Sinek start with why? Dream
Big by Denzel Washinton, Master She Heng Yi for 5
hindrances to self mystery, inspitational messages of Steve
Jobs, Brian Tracy and Tom Bilyeu and a lot of TED speakers

10. 4. Focus on solutions. What actions do we take?
Be a solution oriented person than a problem
oriented person. See the silver lining in every
situation. Believe that you can do it, strive to do it
and to be hopeful, you can be what you want to
be.

11. 5. Don’t do things in half measures or playing it safe. know
when to say Yes and When to say No. There are a lot of
blinding lights in our lives, for example some wish to be on
top but not willing to work, and average people are afraid to
shine in the light.
As the saying goes “there is a time for everything” - You
can't plant a seed and harvest at the same time. There is a
season which is appropriate to plant a seed and a season to
harvest. No two things can happen at the same time.

12. 6. The biggest room in the universe is the room
for improvement.
7. Learning how to manage and lead people is
an intimidating task.
8. Leadership often comes in many different
styles.
9. There are three sides to every story.
10. Behavioral divide

13. 6. The biggest room in the universe is the room for
improvement. Admit your mistakes and self correct. All
improvement begins in your mental picture. Open
yourself to be changed by ideas and information you
choose to believe.
Always feeding your mind, read books ebooks as they
contain the secret of .the universe. Tom Bilyeu said
great writers write their insights. Stream ideas to get in
to your brain, acquire skills and competence and utilize
these skills.

14. 7. Learning how to manage and lead people is a
intimidating task. You will win some and lose some. You
will have those that will walk the line with you and
those who will cross the line. There is a saying that
says:
A fool never learns, a smart man learn from his
mistakes. A wise man learn from the mistakes of
others.
Am more on a smart/wise man

15. 8. Leadership often comes in many different styles
accordingly to the varied situation. No size fits all. As
leader, we wear different hats: Situational Leadership
when we talk on tasks or situation; transactional if we
are tackling objectives to meet our goals, participative
leadership, the collaboration of employees to
collectively provide inputs, transformational – inspiring
employees to share a common vision, and servant
leadership is a listening leader, leading, caring and so
on.

16. 9. There are three sides to every story
Countless investigations have taught me that there
are three sides to every story exist: Yours, mine and the
truth. And that, we can not say that any one party is
deliberately misrepresenting the facts, its sometimes
just a matter of personal biases, our memory or the
circumstances. Nothing is as simple and
straightforward as black and white, true or false, or
clear cut and dry when you are dealing with people.
I have the habit of validating the facts. I cross
referenced sources before I conclude.

17. 10. Faction. Under the neo classical theory of PA, the social facet of work
groups are called informal organizations that operate within a formal
organization. This is a result of beliefs, choices, and interests. Am managing
38 staff with 38 behaviors. There’s a divide in terms of being a diligent and a
relax worker, a divide between a responsible worker and irresponsible
worker, there;s a divide between a dependable and not so dependable
worker, there's a divide between employees who never complained and
workers who complained all the time. There’s a divide between a constant
criticizers using backdoor discussion and a worker who critic with a
corresponding insights. What’s your choice? What’s your pick?
If we only follow the old saying - obey first before you complain, respect
your elders and respect authority then our workplace will be smoother,
more matured and professionally managed. Anyway- the leader is always
accountable for his/her actions and decisions made.

18. Finish Line
• As Im, nearing to my finish line. With the 30 years on
the existence of CDA R1, We have produced 10
billionaire cooperatives.
• During the C19 pandemic, we have 18 months free
webinars thru our KB TBO
• For the CDA personnel I assisted. molded and
contributed for their educational journey: 3
doctorate, 1 bar review. 15 with masteral degrees, 1
DAP product
• Executive Course in Natl Security; Certification Course
in Corporate Security Mngt
• (8) personnel with Supervisory training with CSC
• (5) SR CDS alternately acted as Acting Supervising CDS
• Willing and potential younger employees got
exposure in hosting, as reosurce persons and
facilitators able to write their own articles to their
credit and was posted in our website.

19. In closing We are not in the business of self-interest but of
public service; we are co servants, co-workers, and change-
makers. To give the glow of goodness and to provide service
with a purpose. We are striving to do more - striving to do
excellence for the good of our workplace, community or
society. “Service to others should be sincere and a heartfelt
one; only then can we claim that the service rendered is
fruitful and meaningful.

20. My sincerest and
profound gratitude
My heart is full. My life is
full.
Gracias
Madamo gid na salamat
Daghang salamat
Agyamanak unay apo.