I know. Networking can sound like a dreadful activity. Yet, growing a business network that loves you will do wonders for your career, business, and life! We are a social species and need human connection. And as the dreadful experience of 2020 is behind us, it’s time to focus on reconnecting with people again. Mastering…
Leadership styles differ from person to person and from organization to organization. Ultimately, you want to develop your own, authentic way of leading people using your mind, heart, and intuition (holographic leadership, anyone?). And the thing is, your leadership style is affected by the way you see the world. This is good news. Actually, it’s…
I know you have been participating in virtual meetings for a few years now. You are either tired of them or used to whatever format they have. And if you are like me and many others, there are probably occasions when you multitask during these fascinating gatherings. So, it’s never too late to learn more…
Excel. And keep on excelling. Life is a journey of learning and growing. And this applies more in leadership. If you want to truly motivate, inspire, and lead others, you need to keep on learning. This is why the topic for this post is how to be a good reader. Books are necessary for sustained…
If you want to master leadership and life, this is for you. If you keep on asking yourself “Am I a good leader?”, this is also for you. Because we are about to dive into ten surprising 21st century leadership skills. The best leaders in the world have something in common. They possess certain energy…
Business is often associated with high achievement and getting work done. Emotions in business have been taboo. No one actually cared about it in the past. However, the 21st century has seen a shift, and mental health has been brought to the forefront of leaders’ attention at all levels. This is why it’s important for…
Problem-solving and creativity are two of the skills the best leaders in the world have. Being able to see the big picture and think outside the box distinguishes the best from the rest. In the quest to find how the best leaders do it, Roger Martin started looking for patterns and found something exciting. He…
You have probably heard that we all see the world subjectively and from our own perspective. What makes up our worldview is our personal belief system. An event, a person, or a behavior can seem good and desirable for one person and completely wrong for another. Yet a third person can view them as neither…
Inspiring and motivating your team is one of the most important leadership tasks. You are a leader when you lead people. And in order to lead people, you need to inspire and motivate them. But how do you do this? People are so different. What works with one person might not work with another. The…
Work-life balance. Who doesn’t want to improve it? Keeping the balance between our work and life at home can be a struggle at times. Especially for women. Even when you know your significant other is picking up the kid from daycare, you still think about everything you need to do at home and wonder whether…