Have you ever felt that a job where you invest your time and energy every day suddenly feels fake? As if everyone around is playing roles, saying the “right” phrases, but nothing is real? It’s as if you were part of a play, playing roles in meetings, in relationships, in front of clients, etc. With […]
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In the workplace, we often focus on facts, logic, rationality, results, but forget one important aspect of human functioning – emotions. But it is emotions that lead us to understand needs and lay the foundations for commitment and responsibility. If the influence of emotions is ignored, important problems are overlooked. Why a leader should consciously
Over the past few days, a discussion has arisen with several of us about whether the past should be mourned at all. Of course, we shouldn’t get stuck in it and dig there endlessly looking for excuses, reasons and explanations for not living our lives, but …. … sometimes something keeps us in the past,
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Time and again, the question comes up with managers: does the past (childhood, more specifically) really influence management? Perhaps digging into the past should be left aside? I very much agree that at some point it will no longer be necessary! BUT… … sometimes it is necessary to work through the issues of the past,
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Western medicine is great and can cope with things that were unimaginable a generation ago. But the one thing that medicine does not manage well is diseases that acquire the title of chronic disease. They can be prevented, but as we get older the risk of developing them increases. Doctors can support the patient in
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Gradually, the usual rhythm of work, rushing from one meeting to the next or from one logistical task to the next, rewinds. Despite the fact that if you allow yourself to take a quieter time, the surrounding anxiety(s) quickly draws in. A familiar feeling? If you’re feeling anxious and constantly rushing around, try two very
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Whereas in the early 2000s, leadership development was predominantly concerned with management skills (planning, organising, goal setting, KPIs, OKRs, balanced scorecards, LEAN, etc.), it has now been for some time with leadership development (development interviews, motivation, inspiration, relationships, change management, vision, etc.). It is claimed that the leadership is not a back pusher, but a
What is/is to come after 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱-i? Read More »
If an issue or problem persists, it’s worth asking yourself: am I going to stick with it? What am I loyal to that is preventing a solution from coming? What am I willing to give up for a solution? For something to come, something has to go. For example, there is sometimes a need:✅ to
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Time and time again I hear questions or comments from clients that life is unfair. Especially lately, when life is a bit more turbulent for many and there is more uncertainty. Have you ever asked yourself that question? However, when we see challenges as an attack or as adversity, we fall into the role of
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Working with a lot of start-up managers, people are often faced with letting go of friendships, among other challenges. After all, one often grows up to be a leader from one’s own team, and one may find oneself faced with a dilemma: whether to maintain friendly relations with a colleague with whom one used to
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