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Let’s lead with meaning

As a leader, you motivate not through pressure or constant push impulses, but through understanding what really drives people. Because people are motivated by meaning, not by goals alone. A team that sees meaning behind what it does is strong. What exactly that meaning is varies from person to person: for some it is growth, for others it is purpose and impact. For others still, it is pride in their own achievements or simply being seen. As a leader, your job is not to artific

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Leadership and stress – clarity wins

As a leader, you bear a lot of responsibility, and this often creates a lot of pressure – through decisions, expectations, uncertainty… But true success does not come from how much you can endure, but from how consciously you direct your energy. Stress is not the enemy. It signals a need for balance. If you learn to use it, it sharpens your priorities, protects your resources, and increases your leadership quality. It's about controlling it instead of letting it control you.

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Share mistakes, accelerate progress 

Mistakes are not a weakness. They are the ticket to progress – if you learn from them. If you never admit to mistakes as a leader, it quickly makes you seem unapproachable. If you talk openly about mistakes, you come across as human and on equal footing. This not only helps you grow, but also motivates your team. True strength lies in acknowledging setbacks and doing better next time. When I talk openly about failures, I send a clear message: mistakes are allowed, learning is

Dec 21 min read

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

Nov 211 min read

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

Healthy leadership: How CEOs prevent burnout and promote sustainable performance

You lead in a challenging environment characterized by speed, pressure, and constant availability. Few things are as obvious as this paradox: the more you commit to growth, the more important your own well-being becomes. In leadership, health is the foundation of all strategies, innovations, and team cultures. When you are exhausted, you lack the energy to make clear decisions that will move your team forward. An exhausted leader cannot create an inspiring environment. An ove

Nov 142 min read

Mood board: leadership requires images in your mind

Images move your mind more powerfully than words. Why? They activate more areas of the brain, arouse emotions, and create clear goals in your memory, which reduces the cognitive load when making decisions. You will notice how decisions are made faster and your focus remains stable. This makes visualization your leadership tool. A personal mood board, for example, reminds you daily of your vision, values, and goals. Appealingly placed images, quotes, and symbols reflect your l

Nov 111 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

The greatest mistake we make...

...is living in constant fear that we will make one. John C. Maxwell sums it up perfectly. I notice time and time again that true leadership does not come from perfection, but from the courage to make decisions, take risks, and learn from setbacks. Many of us are so focused on avoiding mistakes that we stifle progress and hold ourselves back. I have learned that mistakes are not a weakness, but a help. In my role, you quickly realize that a growth mindset wins more than a fla

Oct 311 min read

If your business is stuck, it's not because of the market

It's because of you! I see it time and time again: many CEOs look for the reason for stagnation outside their company. The market is tough, the competition is too strong, times are too uncertain. And yet the truth is often more uncomfortable: It's not the economy that's holding you back. It's not the competition that's slowing you down. It's your mindset! Your business will only grow as far as your thinking, your standards, and your vision allow. Change your mindset – and you

Oct 231 min read

Discipline hurts. Regret hurts more.

Many people don't practice discipline because pain is unpleasant. Getting up early, following through on decisions, maintaining routines, even when it's difficult. But there is an even greater pain: that of regret. The feeling of having missed opportunities, the knowledge that you could have achieved more, looking back and thinking “What if...”. As a leader, you choose today and every day: Do you bear the small pain of discipline – or later the big pain of regret? Your takeaw

Oct 141 min read