
And What to Do Instead


Struggling to get consistent performance from your Filipino team?

You Are Not Alone
Whether you're an expat executive or a global leader overseeing teams in the Philippines, you’ve likely experienced these challenges:
Tasks don’t move forward unless you follow up
Meetings are agreeable, but commitments are vague
Accountability feels soft, and ownership is inconsistent
You’re spending too much time on the how instead of focusing on the why
And worst of all? You know your team is capable of more.
THIS BOOK IS YOUR ROADMAP
"Leading Filipino Teams without Needing to Micromanage"
offers practical and proven advice for effective leadership in the unique cultural landscape of the Philippines.
THIS BOOK IS YOUR ROADMAP
"Leading Filipino Teams without Needing to Micromanage"
offers practical and proven advice for effective leadership in the unique cultural landscape of the Philippines.

What You’ll Get
Step-by-step strategies to lead without micromanaging
Case studies of successful leaders working in the Philippines
Proven frameworks for navigating cultural dynamics

Who This Books is For

EXPAT LEADERS
Working with Filipino teams onsite or remotely

REGIONAL OR GLOBAL MANAGERS
With direct reports based in the Philippines

CEOs, COOs, and FOUNDERS
Who want results without sacrificing culture or burning out

ANY LEADER
Frustrated with micromanagement but unsure how to break free
What Others Are Saying

Mike O’Hagan
www.mikesbusinesstours.com Shore360 Inc. Chairman
“In this book, Mike Grogan has absolutely nailed it. There is no other book or resource that goes anywhere near dealing with the management challenges encountered when developing effective Filipino workers.”

Victoria ‘Vicky’ Carlos
International School Manila Filipino Language & Culture Expert
“Mike Grogan’s deep knowledge of Filipino language and culture enables him to effectively describe how leaders can succeed in conducting business in the Philippines.”

Marc A. Daubenbuechel
www.raintreecare.com Managing Director
“In my eleven years in the Philippines, this book has helped me understand my Filipino team far more than any other literature I have read in the past.”

Dave Mark Vallega
SEAOIL Philippines Training Manager
“I started to read a few pages just to have a taste of what’s inside, and I couldn’t put it down! The insights are awesome. It’s great that someone has finally explained in detail that managing in the Philippines is not like managing in the West.”

Fiona Kesby
GoTeam, CEO
“I have done a lot of reading on Filipino culture over the years, but this is by far the best! The case studies are incredibly helpful.”

Professor Xiao Chua
De La Salle University Filipino Historian, Columnist & Educator
“Although initially for a foreign audience, I highly recommend that fellow Filipinos should also read this book. It is a useful and enduring record about Filipino culture—not just for today, but for the years to come.”

Lead Your Filipino Team—With Confidence and Clarity
This isn’t a textbook. It’s a boots-on-the-ground guide created from real experience.
If you’ve ever wondered:
Why do I have to repeat myself so often?
Why do they say yes, but not follow through?
Why aren’t they speaking up?
You’ll find the answers inside—along with what to do about them.
Lead Your Filipino Team—With Confidence and Clarity

This isn’t a textbook. It’s a boots-on-the-ground guide created from real experience.
If you’ve ever wondered:
Why do I have to repeat myself so often?
Why do they say yes, but not follow through?
Why aren’t they speaking up?
You’ll find the answers inside—along with what to do about them.

