How important is appreciation in leadership?

“Thank you! You’re doing a great job! It’s good to have you here!” When was the last time you said a sentence like that? And not at home to your partner, your parents, or your children – when was the last time that you praised and valued your employees and colleagues?

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Better leadership and collaboration

In dealing with people, self-competence and relationship competence encompass those skills that ensure good collaboration. Especially in leadership, in teamwork, and in all areas of communications. Prior to concentrating on management development, I used to work as Maître de Cabine for Swissair for…

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Lonely at the top

Many top managers feel proverbially lonely at the top, because ascending the corporate ladder can lead to a feeling of increasing isolation. While it has long been common practice in professional sports to have a sparring partner at one’s side, in business life, regrettably, it is still all too…

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Are you using your time wisely?

”I don’t have time!” There is hardly anyone who hasn’t uttered that sentence yet. All our schedules are tight, tasks and appointments have firm spots in our calendars. And indeed: Upon closer inspection, it seems as if there is no time left to spare. But ask yourself: Are you really using your time…

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Interact effectively

What is the level of your quality to exert influence? A somewhat provocative question, I will admit. But do you sometimes feel that your efforts to exert influence are not properly noticed? Are you maybe under the impression that what you’re saying does not always reach your employees? Even if you…

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The right way to deal with emotions

When was the last time you were confronted with negative emotions? Whether through your own experiences or the reactions of your counterparts – dealing with difficult situations and changes is a big challenge for everyone. How do you react in such situations? Are you always able to stay calm and…

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Letting go – effectively reducing uncontrolled thoughts

It’s the same routine, day after day. Thoughts are circling in our heads and don’t leave us alone. From the early morning on, right after waking up, it starts all over again. What will the workday bring today? We’re not even out of the house yet, but mentally we’re already at our desk. There are a…

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Disconnect better with role awareness

Do you frequently find it difficult to detach from work after office hours? Do you keep thinking about unfinished tasks after you have left the office and on weekends? Even on vacation your thoughts are preoccupied by your job? The mind must be able to disconnect so that our body can recharge its…

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How can you achieve sustainable behavioral change? (Part 1)

My work as a coach essentially deals with changes in habits and behavior, i.e., changes that become visible in behavior. This is particularly relevant when working with leaders, as frequently more effective leadership behavior is desired. Of course, I am often faced with the justified question: How…

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Communicate more effectively with social elasticity

One of the greatest challenges of people wanting to achieve goals together and working together effectively, is the variety of personalities that are involved. We have different mentalities, different character traits, and behavioral tendencies. Obviously, this may lead to incomprehension and…

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