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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
5 days ago1 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


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


When the storm rages: Your inner drive as a leader
When the pressure mounts and uncertainty hangs in the air, I stay focused – not just for myself, but so that my team feels that I am...
Oct 11 min read


How I motivate people to push beyond their limits
Many people limit themselves through their beliefs and do not believe in their full potential. As a leader, I want to help them overcome...
Sep 91 min read


Why progress keeps you alive as a leader
Do you know what really drives me in leadership? It's not perfection or the big goal. It's progress. Even when it's small. If we only...
Aug 291 min read


The secret to happy teams
People don't quit companies. They quit bosses who don't see them. Because performance does not come from pressure – it grows from meaning...
Aug 81 min read


True strength means self-leadership, not control
What makes a leader truly strong? Spoiler alert: it's not being the loudest person in the room. Nor is it asserting oneself at any cost....
Aug 51 min read


Your body also leads with
A clear head starts with an active body.Those who lead their bodies can also lead others better. Many CEOs underestimate how closely...
Jul 291 min read


Small goals. Big impact.
As CEO, do you want to motivate your team? Then don't start with annual goals.Start with mini goals. Because motivation in a team doesn't...
Jul 251 min read


Management is about persuading people to do things they don't want to do...
...While leadership is about inspiring people to do things they never thought they could do (Steve Jobs). In my career, I have learned...
Jun 251 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


Success starts in the morning 🌅
How you start your day determines how you experience it. What does your first moment after getting up look like? Do you reach for your...
Mar 251 min read


„It always seems impossible until it’s done.“ – Nelson Mandela
As a manager, we all know this moment: a goal seems unattainable, a project unsolvable, a problem too big. But this is where true...
Feb 71 min read
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