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Parenting as a Management Skill … Huh? (part 1)
The things we learn from being a parent are so profound because observing ourselves as a parent brings us closer to who we really are.
Trust is the Currency of Change
In any organizational change project you will be taking people through some difficult phases and you will have to heavily rely on people to make a shift from the current reality to a future state. In such a situation, mutual trust and good relationships are sometimes the only things to hold on to. But how […]
Crazy as a Grumpy Boss
This is a small inquiry into the nature and causes of the grumpy boss. At the same time I would like to add new name to my list of guru’s: Manfred Kets De Vries. This INSEAD professor is most famous for his research on what he claims to be ‘neurotic organizations’. Altogether he distinguishes five […]
Grumpy Boss and Burnout?
Some time ago I posted an article on burnout and just recently I shared my view on the causes and effects of grumpy bosses. Until now I only vaguely realized that both were related with each other, but since I used the car – engine – driver comparison as a metaphor the relationship is getting […]
Grumpy Boss or Turbo Manager?
Every once in a while I meet bosses and project managers who are very tired and extremely grumpy. You probably have met these kinds of managers too or maybe you are one of them.
Music and Leadership
Here is a talk/performance by one of the living legends in the world of music. Ben Zander is a leading interpreter of Mahler and Beethoven and the co-author of the best selling book The Art of Possibility.
2008 … Highway To Hell
This time of the year is by far the best moment to over promise on good intentions. As the saying goes: ‘The road to hell is paved with good intentions’. Cutting back on promises and refraining from making a new year’s resolution would be the safest thing to do right now.
Secrets of Success in 8 Words, 3 Minutes
Why do people succeed? Because they’re smart? Or lucky? How about: Neither.
How do you Sustain Momentum as a Team Leader?
How do you sustain momentum as a team leader in practice? This is the exact question that I launched a few weeks ago on LinkedIn Q&A. What I received was excellent advice from hands-on people all over the world.
