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Empowerment instead of micromanagement
It is not constant monitoring that ensures the quality of work, but trust. This creates excellence in teams. It's not about controlling everything yourself, but about empowering the right people to take responsibility. Empowerment means placing trust before it is “earned” and opening up decision-making spaces instead of closing them. The result: teams that not only work, but also think for themselves, and motivation that grows out of genuine personal responsibility. When empl
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One day or Day One – you decide
As a leader, you make decisions every day. Today, choose Day One, the moment when you take action instead of waiting for the perfect moment. One day or Day One. You decide! Many wait for "the right moment" – Day X. Which will never come. The best leaders act now, create momentum, and provide guidance. And they do so regardless of whether they are still uncertain or not. Ask yourself a specific question today: What is your personal Day One? Maybe a short feedback conversation,
Nov 181 min read


The courage to be authentic as a leader
I notice it in conversations with managers: perfection is very much in vogue. But true strength is shown when we deal openly with uncertainties. When you are authentic, you signal to your team to do the same. This builds trust, which is a prerequisite for courage and genuine loyalty. Openness about uncertainties creates clarity and encourages honest feedback. At the next team meeting, share a relevant uncertainty and explain why it is important to communicate it. Formulate a
Nov 71 min read


People don't follow pure strategy
They follow inspiration. Numbers, strategies, KPIs – all of these are important. But true motivation doesn't come from data alone, it comes from meaning. When you inspire as a CEO, you create direction, trust, and a willingness to excel. Inspiration is reflected in your daily attitude: a clear vision, genuine listening, and concrete tactics for how your team can become stronger every day. Live out your own passion for being a role model as a leader. Inspiring leaders create a
Nov 41 min read


Nobody cares how much you know
Until they know how much you care. Many leaders believe that knowledge, strategies, and experience determine the course of action. That's true, of course, but true leadership only comes into play when you show that you are listening, understanding, and genuinely caring for your team. Only when your employees feel that they are being seen will they open up to your expertise and follow you even in challenging times. My tips for everyday business life: Build relationships, ask
Oct 291 min read


Morning Routine: Start the day before it begins
An extraordinary leader's life emerges when you take control early in the day: clarity, focus, and energy in the morning set the tone –...
Oct 31 min read


Done is better than perfect
You know how it is: perfection paralyses, progress happens step by step. As a leader, you rarely reward the perfect result, but rather...
Sep 261 min read


The biggest communication gap?
...Believing that it took place. – George Bernard Shaw You think to yourself, “I made it clear,” but it was understood differently?...
Sep 41 min read


Between power and morality: your balance as a leader
Have you ever been faced with a decision where you had to weigh up short-term success against long-term integrity? I see time and time...
Aug 221 min read


Stress is not your problem
Lack of techniques is! CEOs are often under pressure, but constant stress makes you fragile. It robs you of focus, patience and presence....
Jul 81 min read


Renounce perfection and focus on determination
As CEO, you don't always have to be right. But you do have to make decisions. Leadership means clarity in the moment and the ability to...
Jul 31 min read


Are you ready to overcome procrastination?
Many managers confuse being busy with real productivity. But true leadership is shown in quick decision-making. Procrastination can be a...
Jun 271 min read


Great leaders are not characterized by their words, but by their consistency.
They convince through their consistency. As CEO, you can have the best strategy, the greatest visions - but if your team can't rely on...
Jun 61 min read


Self Leadership means: „The first person I need to lead is me.“
John C. Maxwell sums it up: leadership doesn't start in the company, it starts with yourself. Because: If you can't lead yourself, you...
Jun 31 min read


Listen to you team's ideas
“It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to do. We hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” - Steve...
May 201 min read


Richard Branson - CEO, adventurer and inspiring role model
No suit, but casual clothing. Working from the Caribbean instead of the office. Richard Branson breaks with convention and is anything...
May 151 min read


How emphatic are you as a leader?
Empathy is not only important in times of crisis - it should be the foundation of your leadership! Instead of applying pressure, you can...
May 21 min read


„A leader must be inspired by people before he can inspire people“ – Simon Sinek
How do you motivate your team if you are not inspired yourself? Leadership starts with turning visions into reality and inspiring others....
Apr 291 min read


Sometimes You Win – Sometimes You Learn
Success is not about always winning, but about continuous growth. The best CEOs know this: Setbacks are stepping stones to future...
Apr 251 min read


Agile leadership for long-term success
In a rapidly changing world, even industry leaders can quickly become irrelevant. The most successful CEOs think agilely, act flexibly...
Apr 221 min read
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