We have by now once seen the definition of humility in the previous posts. As many of you will probably have to say humbly, that is not sufficient to truly understand what humility is all about. Therefore, in this blog, I want to shed some more light on what humility is a before we delve […]

Part 3 of the Series: The humble and powerful leader Now surely you want to know where you, your employees or your supervisor stand on the humility scale. As you may imagine, it is not particularly helpful to ask someone, “Excuse me, are you somewhat humble, medium humble, or very humble?” or, “Excuse me, your […]

Part 1 of the Series “The humble and powerful leader”: How humility and leadership go together – an introduction Leadership and humility – really? Many people wince, when they hear the words “humility” and “leadership” combined. The concepts seem too far apart. Humility and leadership – really? We love to greedily peruse – with a delicious shudder – […]

Looking at the bigger picture makes solidarity-based decisions more likely In recent years, the concept of humility has gained importance not only in management, but also in political and social communication. “Humility” in this context means knowing one’s own strengths/weaknesses, appreciating others, being willing to learn and be open, and understanding that we are only a small part […]

For many people this year has really been a tough one in terms of health, finance and emotions. People have been laid off, companies are at risk, in others the employees are working until they drop, society seems to be dividing. And yet one cannot help but think about the word gratitude.   How do […]

Only 50 centimetres wide and tall full of black and white squares and yet the whole world! Chess is not only a board game, but also a conceptual model for managers. Anyone who has seen the series “Queen’s Gambit” will understand why chess is so relevant for managers. Do you agree?   Survey: What do […]

Lockdown light in Germany. Lockdown tough in many other countries. For most this means: yet more home office. And even more video conferences. The consequence: Serious sighing about the fact that online meetings just won’t stop. Four more weeks of looking into my colleague’s living room and them looking into mine! At the same time, […]

Imaging you have a task ahead of you or your team, right now, right here that requires quite some creativity. But as it happens, in particular today, everyone – including you – is feeling like the least inspired creature on earth. A world full of ideas? Not in your heads today. What is the solution? […]

A few weeks ago, I conducted an interview on the subject of humility. One component of humility in leaders is understanding that you are only a small part of a larger picture. Of course, everyone is actually aware that it is helpful to perceive this larger picture. At the same time, it is difficult to […]

What is life if not a constant manipulation of others to achieve what is desired? The state manipulates through taxes or laws; the boss via orders, praise or criticism; the children via loud howls or proffering great grades; the partner via smiles or frowns. Despite this omnipresence of manipulation, the word itself has primarily negative […]

Mindfulness – a word that can be found everywhere. In books, articles, documentaries or interviews. Although the word is no longer linked to the esoteric or incense sticks, many leaders still wonder what it’s all about. Thus, mindfulness is usually associated with stress, and as a good leader you really have that under control. Besides, […]

Nowadays it does not matter what I wear. Correct? Yet anyone who has seen poor reporter Will Reeve in a nationwide zoom reportage without his pants, anyone who has seen his boss in a worn-out polo shirt, and anyone who has seen her employee in an old sweatshirt in front of the camera might be […]