Sometimes it is one question or one piece of advice that sticks with us. Sometimes it unfolds its importance for us only after years. It...

The art is to strengthen the system without becoming a servant to it.   Systems are something artificial. They are created by humans who...

If you strive for excellence, avoid rework. Don’t aim for perfection, but regular rework really decreases the trust in your general work...

There have been moments in my professional life when I knew that I was right. I knew it for 100 percent. Yet, hierarchies above me...

This week I learned something new in communications which I would like to share with you. It’s always interesting when someone explains...

I meet many people who give up quickly. They don’t instantly get what they want and then, for example, say that it is not possible.   ...

Don’t ask yourself how you can prove the other person wrong.  No one wins from blaming. Ask yourself how you can support the other.  By...

You are not sure what to do with your life? You have some doubts about your career (options)? You feel stuck in a job and are frustrated?...

In my daily work, I witness the difference between humans who say or think that they get something done versus those who actually get it...

"Remain playful as your responsibilities increase. It's easy to become serious when people and results depend on you, but nearly...

Do you know the feeling of “It‘s only real work, if you (physically) feel the effort and energy you put into it”?   Do you feel bad or...

I often meet people who are hesitant to move into a people manager role. "I need training first", they say. And that is right and not...

"How often should I update my business photo?" In today’s world, business photos are used on a regular basis. During less digital times,...

Do you know that feeling of total unproductiveness on some days?   When you feel like achieving nothing at all?   When you believe that...

When I have a tough day, it is tough because I judged it that way.    When a day is challenging, I practice to refrain from labeling it. ...

How proactive are you at work? Most employees might describe themselves as proactive and yet – from my personal experience – there are...

If you see something that can be improved - speak up.  If you see weak processes and you have a solution on mind - speak up.  If you...

It is usually the tough feedback which really helps you.  It needs to touch you. It needs to shake you. It needs to be contrary to your...

Have you ever attended a formal meeting and your meeting partner showed up without any device or piece of paper and pen?   I have many...

Accept that some people don’t want to be helped.    You watch them suffering. You see them struggling. And you have to accept that they...