Tag: Leadership

Why do people think I’m a snob?

Why do people think I’m a snob?

Leaders are often considered snobs among their employees for various reasons. Some intentionally cultivate standoffishness as their leadership style, convinced a certain detachment underscores their authority. Others are unaware that their employees think they are...
How can I cope with a crisis?

How can I cope with a crisis?

In Question 5 we gave a detailed description of agile leadership. In crises such as this one, marked by high complexity, agility is quintessential. Even though every organization can draw from valuable experience and expertise, in a crisis, companies or teams must...
What are you afraid of?

What are you afraid of?

In general, fear is considered a bad thing, despite it’s vital importance as a warning and protective mechanism. Sheer terror caused our ancestors to flee from a sabertoothed tiger and hence, they survived. Th e renowned German fear researcher Borwin Bandelow goes so...
8th Think-Tank: Off the beaten path

8th Think-Tank: Off the beaten path

On February 23, 2023, we opened our doors to our 8th consecutive Think-Tank: Leader in Action. Completely online in 2021, hybrid in 2022, this year’s Think Tank picked up where we left off three years ago – in our Paderborn offices. The theme? Off the beaten path....