A reading pause -
Thought experiments from my work practice

What maturation in leadership means – an invitation to take a fresh look with Bill Plotkin's developmental map. Imagine your organization were a person. Not the polished version from promotional videos and strategy presentations, but the true inner state. Would you say: This is a wise adult? Or rather a fairly skilled teenager – socially smart, performance-driven, focused on impact… but still searching within?

Leadership strength in uncertain times requires clarity and focus. With the "Attention Lens," leaders can strategically set priorities, empower employees, and provide guidance. It helps to analyze challenges systematically and develop solutions that build trust and promote stability. This makes effective leadership possible even in crises.

There is often a significant gap between strategic declarations of intent on one side and the lived attitudes on the other. This gap ultimately defines what truly happens within an organization. "You always get what you truly want." - this simple yet profound principle reminds us that our inner attitude shapes reality.

Discover the power of the question "Are you sure?" in the workplace. Learn how "Are you sure?" clarifies misunderstandings and strengthens collaboration.

How can we maintain connection and enable genuine encounters, even with people whose worldview feels unfamiliar or even threatening to us? The good news: It is possible to break these patterns. However, it requires awareness, courage, and the willingness to step out of your comfort zone. It means observing yourself and your reactions more closely and developing new ways of dealing with differences.

A short guide to creating a resilience-enhancing environment for employees, which strengthens a company from within

Inspiration from intentional communities for meeting and workplace culture

From person cult to brand cult - (re)awakening the reason for being of the premium sportswear brand BOGNER and uncovering central values

Development of a new working environment that supports a modern, flexible and sustainable way of working for a German automtive organisation

Whilst there is research to support the belief in the extrovert leader, newer research and current thinking around creative leadership suggest a more differentiated view. Especially in times of uncertainty and dynamic, unpredictable circumstances, the introverts are often the more effective leaders.