Ivar Raav

A recent encounter with an extremely self-confident individual raised an important question: how do the relationships within our work environment affect our mental and emotional well-being? Recognizing that everything in life is temporary, including our relationships, helps us understand that toxicity at work is also changeable and manageable. A holistic approach to workplace toxicity involves […]

As leaders, the notion of motivating others is a common topic of discussion and is often a requested topic during my training sessions. However, I usually suggest a shift in perspective: instead of trying to motivate our teams directly, let’s focus on the power of inspiration. Probably, we all know that true inspiration comes not

This morning, as we sailed to the island, I reflected deeply on how people from different backgrounds come together to collectively experience something. Just like in an organization, where people of diverse backgrounds meet every day to achieve something together. This boat ride reminded me that organizations are like boats—they must move in harmony, although

Leadership, in its truest sense, means exerting influence—whether through action or inaction. A leader inevitably affects us, creating situations where we become more dependent on them than necessary. The real question is how we respond to this influence. Do we continue in dependency, or do we develop the ability to stand up for ourselves? By

Today’s topic focuses on how work can sometimes drain energy and what that reveals about our focus. It is crucial to recognize that feeling depleted at the end of the workday might indicate a work environment that does not support creativity or provide the right space for presence and concentration. Work should be a place