Constantly deepening our self-awareness is critical to grow as a person and as a leader. But to achieve this there are many barriers we need to overcome. We have been told not to be self-centred and to combat our weaknesses, which leads to a certain denial of who we are.… Read more “Self-awareness – Be narcissistic and love your weaknesses”
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ART-WORK BALANCE. What art can bring to leadership
Interview with Prof. Dr. Tom Sommerlatte. For Tom, being a painter and leading a corporation hang together. That balance between ART and WORK is essential for him as a leader. He has brought artistic freedom and creativity into the workplace. According to Tom, the artistic spirit helps improve problem solving.… Read more “ART-WORK BALANCE. What art can bring to leadership”
Why we need to reduce the power of leaders
Companies are changing their organization structures to become more agile and to allow teams to be self-organized. That requires very different leadership. Most leaders are aware of this but find it difficult to adjust their leadership style. Why? This video shows that we need to reduce the power of leaders in order to allow leaders to change their behavior and be fit for the future.… Read more “Why we need to reduce the power of leaders”
Career Strategy: The Diamond principle
A career has typically two distinct phases: In the first phase you broaden your experience base. You will reach a turning point as soon as you have gained the necessary experience to reach your aspired career target. This is where the second phase starts and where you need to take a focused approach in view of your career ambition.… Read more “Career Strategy: The Diamond principle”
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE – How to gain it early in your career
International experience is an important success factor for your career, because our world has become global. It is advisable to gain this international exposure early on in your career. This video outlines how to prepare for this and how to find the right job abroad.… Read more “INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE – How to gain it early in your career”
Energy management – How to become a Corporate Athlete
Leaders often have a heavy schedule. Travel and jet-lag may add fatigue. They have to resolve stressful situations and have to manage public exposure inside or outside of their organizations. Physical and mental well-being are essential conditions to efficiently cope with these challenges.… Read more “Energy management – How to become a Corporate Athlete”
A simple tool to make better CAREER DECISIONS
The choices to take a new job, to change company or to give a new orientation to our career are highly strategic personal and professional decisions. It is very important to have a robust decision process to avoid regrets and second thoughts.… Read more “A simple tool to make better CAREER DECISIONS”
Stress Management – How to stay serene under high tension?
Studies show that the stress level among leaders is increasing all the time, because the pace of change is accelerating. Leaders have to provide a lot of energy to respond to this, but that is expected to be done in a calm and determined way.… Read more “Stress Management – How to stay serene under high tension?”
CAREER START – How to choose your first employer?
Choosing the right employer for your career start is a key decision. You will find here tips on how to select companies to target and how to be best prepared to apply for your dream job. This will help you putting all the chances on your side for a great career start!… Read more “CAREER START – How to choose your first employer?”
Should employees be informed about the ASSESSMENT OF THEIR POTENTIAL?
In this article I would like to discuss the controversial question, if employees should be informed about the way their potential has been rated. Assessment of potential is a highly complex topic. I will outline here why superficial discussions on potential can be quite damaging.… Read more “Should employees be informed about the ASSESSMENT OF THEIR POTENTIAL?”