This section contains articles about business, including leadership, management & the tools and methods needed to be successful in the business world.
Reading Time: 9 minutesWho doesn’t know this scenario? You spend weeks preparing a PowerPoint with a clear proposal for a project or decision to take. You align with all the experts, pour your heart into the proposal, and know that it is something that would be great for your team, the company, and the customers! And then everything […]
Reading Time: 18 minutesWhen trust is low in organizations and teams it has severe impact on employee well-being factors such as stress, energy at work, sick days, and engagement as well as company results and overall productivity. Trust is difficult to define and measure but luckily there has been quite some scientific research on this topic so that
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Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a manager, maintaining your health is essential not just for your well-being but also for effective leadership. When you’re short on time but committed to staying fit and healthy, you need strategies that are efficient and easily integrated into your busy schedule. Here are some effective ways: By integrating these practices into your daily
Busy Manager’s Guide: 15 Quick Hacks to Stay Fit & Thrive in Leadership! Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesBenefits for Leaders Reframing negative thoughts isn’t just about personal well-being. For leaders, it directly influences: A leader with a positive mindset can drive their team forward, face challenges head-on, and inspire others to adopt the same attitude. 1. Awareness and RecognitionBefore you can reframe a negative thought, you must be aware of it. Regularly
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Reading Time: 2 minutesMindfulness and meditation can be particularly beneficial for managers. They can assist in: This is a short step-by-step guide for practice. 1. Understand the BasicMindfulness: This is the practice of being present and fully engaged with whatever we’re doing at the moment — free from distraction or judgment, and aware of our thoughts and feelings without
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Reading Time: 2 minutesBuilding resilience as a manager is crucial, as you’ll often face challenges and pressures that test your mental fortitude. By cultivating resilience, you can not only navigate these challenges more effectively but also serve as a role model for your team. Here are some practices to foster mental health and increase resilience: Building resilience is
Mental Armour for Managers: Tips to Thrive, Not Just Survive, in Leadership Read More »
Reading Time: 7 minutesIn recent weeks I faced quite some pressure and stressors that challenged me, especially in the context of projecting positivity and confidence towards my team around our mission and success chances in the big picture. Why did I feel that way? Without going into the details let’s just say I work in the corporate world.
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Reading Time: 12 minutesLeading and managing people is one of the most challenging and rewarding occupations I can think of. Which makes it quite surprising to me how difficult it is for most of us to be clear on what our key responsibilities are and what exactly we are doing to be effective. When asked “What are your
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Reading Time: 3 minutesDuring your work life, you will encounter problems and challenges. This is natural and everyone faces it. How you manage those define your leadership. Try to solve your problems first, before approaching the management The question you should ask yourself when a problem pops up is: How can I solve it? What can I do to
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Reading Time: 7 minutesTransitioning from an individual contributor role into a leadership & management position can be a daunting challenge. Leading people is difficult but also rewarding. To make it easier for aspiring leaders I put together some guiding principles that will help with the transition. Those principles have passed the test of time and have been identified
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