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Are We Creating Value?
I’m busy, you are busy - we are all busy. Always. Watch out as a leader to set meaningful priorities. First of all for yourself. If you...
Agnes Mathes
Apr 20, 20241 min read


The Art of Not Labeling
Just recently I again learned about the influence of labeling on the mind and our thoughts. We are all constantly labeling things and...
Agnes Mathes
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Changing Towels in Hotel Rooms
For sure you all know those little cards or signs in a hotel bathroom which say something like, Please help us protect the environment....
Agnes Mathes
Apr 13, 20243 min read


How to Measure Success in HR Using KPIs
This goes out to all my management and HR fellows who make statements like these: HR is about people and soft stuff. You cannot measure...
Agnes Mathes
Apr 11, 20244 min read


What Can You Omit?
We oftentimes focus on what is new: New objectives New tasks Extending data and analyses to improve results Many people forget to also...
Agnes Mathes
Apr 7, 20241 min read


The Art of Delegation
As a leader, how often has it happened that you “quickly” did a task on your own? If so, think about the following behavior: Are you...
Agnes Mathes
Apr 4, 20242 min read


From Newbie to Senior
“Degrees teach you to follow the rules. Wealth teaches you to break them.” - Tim Denning Over the past years, I have figured out...
Agnes Mathes
Mar 28, 20243 min read


Leadership Communication
As an employee, and especially as a leader, it is crucial to make yourself aware of your power in communication. All of us communicate on...
Agnes Mathes
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Development Expectations
"You can’t just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You’ve got to get out there and make it happen for...
Agnes Mathes
Mar 21, 20241 min read


Conflicts
It’s easy to go into conflicts and to fight for what you believe is right. The art is to dare going into conflicts and actually solving...
Agnes Mathes
Mar 20, 20241 min read


Why You Should Think About Succession Planning
"One of the things we often miss in succession planning is that it should be gradual and thoughtful, with lots of sharing of information...
Agnes Mathes
Mar 14, 20242 min read


High Performers and Personality
“There is no normal/average. A 'normal person' is what is left after society has squeezed out all unconventional opinions and aspirations...
Agnes Mathes
Mar 7, 20241 min read


Lifelong Learning
No matter if you are 20, 40, 60, or 80: You can always learn something from the person right next to you. Everyone around us has figured...
Agnes Mathes
Mar 5, 20241 min read


Meaningful Life - James Clear
"The secret is not to find the meaning of life, but to use your life to make things that are meaningful." (James Clear)
Agnes Mathes
Mar 2, 20241 min read


Creation versus Consumerism
We all consume. But many get lost in consumerism. And wealth gets confused with overconsumption. Many believe that consumption equals...
Agnes Mathes
Feb 29, 20241 min read


Changing Direction
“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” — Lao Tzu Oftentimes we are unaware of the power of small steps....
Agnes Mathes
Feb 28, 20241 min read


Peace of Mind - James Clear
"Don't sacrifice peace of mind for a piece of luxury." James Clear
Agnes Mathes
Feb 24, 20241 min read


The Power of Environment
This week, we will focus on the power of environment. How it can shape us for the better or worse. Oftentimes, we focus on ourselves to...
Agnes Mathes
Feb 22, 20242 min read


Afraid of Becoming a People Manager?
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...
Agnes Mathes
Jan 25, 20242 min read
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