In the AI era, having answers is no longer a leadership advantage AI is rapidly commoditizing knowledge. Your team can generate a strategy draft, a competitive analysis, or ten options for solving a problem in minutes. The manager who used to be valued for having the answers is no longer the bottleneck, and no longer …
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Most first impressions are not really about you; they are designed into how our brains and social conditioning have worked for ages. And once you understand the psychology behind it, it becomes harder to take those first judgments personally, but it also makes it difficult to ignore what they can cost us. Because the potential …
Why do we do good things?
We often talk about purpose and contribution, yet a deeper question remains: do we help others because it is selfless, or because it makes us feel good? Reflecting on my own path through psychology, business, and coaching, I explore egoism as a natural part of human motivation – and why it’s not the problem if fulfillment is a byproduct of real contribution.
Feedback tools won’t fix culture. Discover why psychological safety – not more surveys – drives honest conversations and real performance improvement.
Self-coaching is accessible to anyone, and many of us already do some of it without realizing it. Morning affirmations on tough days, New Year’s resolutions, a deep breath in a stressful moment, searching for an upside when things are hard – all of these point to an inner capacity to guide ourselves. You are not …
Embrace the power of coaching to enhance creativity and ownership in your team. Instead of solely providing answers, encourage problem-solving by asking insightful questions and fostering reflection. The COACH Framework offers vital principles to strengthen leadership and collaboration. Start applying these concepts today to create a more impactful workplace.
I’ve spent years working with teams and leaders to build authentic and high-performing cultures. Over time, I’ve come to realize that certain leadership behaviors drive me crazy. 🫠1️⃣ 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 🫠If your team doesn’t know where they’re headed or why decisions are being made, it’s hard for them to fully engage. Transparency and clear …
https://www.loom.com/share/af219d763a5d4466ae0cd1e73d085b3d?sid=8ce7c7d1-de0f-4d24-9185-69e19d24e096 0:00 I finished a half-year mentoring program with one of my clients today, and I have this wonderful feeling of privilege that I wanted to share with you. 0:13 In our line of work, the coaches mentor mentors, uh, therapists, counselors. We are so privileged to be trusted by other human beings with their …
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You may have noticed that, as a coach, I work a lot with Strengths and Confidence. My personal journey brought me to the point where I see how powerful it is to be aware of your natural talents and build up your confidence not on the wish to become someone else (like that loud and …
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Confidence is a multifaceted trait, encompassing presence, self-assurance, and, at times, arrogance. It is vital for personal growth and effective leadership, as emphasized by various experts. Balancing confidence with humility and self-awareness is crucial. Understanding its nuances and embracing its different dimensions can empower individuals to achieve their goals and positively influence others.
I started my career in HR 16 years ago with a too-complex generalist role in a fast-growing and turbulent startup. 🚀 It was too complex because my primary job included everything from recruitment and onboarding to business partnering and talent development. One hour, I was interviewing people for marketing, operations, or store managers; the next …
And how to manage it to a peaceful resolution. Within the last years, we had the opportunity to encounter two phenomena: the “great resignation” and the “layoffs.” I would only dare to provide my thoughts and analysis of the situation based on my observations as a People & Culture professional: we are experiencing an existential …
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Today I attended an insightful webinar session with Megumi Miki on Quietly Powerful Leadership, organized by Facet5 Ltd. Here are a few insights that have resonated with me so strongly 🌿 Historically we are biased towards assertive, aggressive, and loud leadership. It comes from the earlier ages when military leadership was there to protect us and …
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Throughout my practice in managing people in fast-growing organizations, I have seen how teams are built, company cultures shaped and transformed. One of the most common hires that are made on the scale-up stage is a VP, C-level hire, someone who had already successfully built something that we are about to build with our young …
I think most of you will agree that creativity is essential in every business. Sometimes when we think of it briefly, we associate creativity with marketing, design, architecture, and art. But further thinking about creativity leads us to conclusions that even in more administrative functions like accounting there is also room for a creative mind. …
The highest priority I am usually hearing from managers in terms of developing their teams is building a high performing culture, creating teams and dynamics with a strong focus on results, and a good track record in deliveries. But could we really build long term success without creating an environment that makes people comfortable and, …
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Here is a list of 5 most common habits that make us look unprofessional.
