There are many instructions on how to conduct structured interviews. There are thousands of good questions you can ask a candidate and –...

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?...

It is not always fair, but it is human that leaders expect a higher performance of those who are capable and have proven that they...

I heard employees state that a certain person was a great leader and they wished they had a supervisor just like him or her. They wanted...

There is a huge difference between having the knowledge about something and behaving according to that knowledge.    This applies to all...

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...

Photo by Sigmund  on Unsplash We often complain about what is going wrong or who is not meeting our expectations.  That is why it is...

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,...

There are many instructions on how to conduct structured interviews. There are thousands of good questions you can ask a candidate and –...

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

Working in Germany, I have learned about the importance of having strong legal knowledge in HR.  The employment contract is one of many...

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...