Creating myself
Creating myself – my motto for the year 2023 For years I haven’t really been a fan of new year’s resolution. Not that I haven’t believed in annual goals. I have. As a matter of fact, I have been setting goals for years and followed…
Why „WTF?!“ is possibly the most important question today
“WTF?!” This is probably one of the most important questions we ought to ask these days. No, it is not the obscene expression or question some people think of. WTF stands for “What’s the future?” In a world in turmoil — climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, exponential…
Why Customer Obsession May Blind You
We are taught that if we want our business to be successful we have to focus on our customers. But if this is wrong?! Wait a second! Why, on heaven’s earth, should customer obsession be a bad thing? Isn’t it what modern firms preach? Especially in an…
Die Zukunft ist menschlich – nicht technisch!
Die Zukunft ist menschlich – nicht technisch! Richtig: In einem früheren Blogpost erklärte ich, warum die Zukunft weiblich ist. Gleichwohl dürfen wir diese Aussage nicht als ausgrenzend verstehen. Richtig und wichtig ist es zu verstehen, dass wir als Mensch sowohl weibliche als auch männliche Seiten…
The Corona Chance: Love, Life & Work in a Human World
What if the Corona pandemic is a once in a life-time chance to build something grander than we have ever seen? What if the Corona pandemic is the chance to shape a new, more human world? If so, what are we waiting for? – And…
Being Human in the Digital Age
The digital transformation was one of the buzz words at this year’s World Economic Forum in January 2019. Walking the streets there were numerous signs for special events, receptions, panels, speeches or forums on the topic. All of them had in common that there was…
Planning is Fear. Instead, Work with Life and Joy.
I have worked in professional project management for quite a number of years. Over the last years, I have moved away from classical project management and one of its core activities: planning. There are a number of reasons for this. First of all, I believe that…
Tango and Life. Or, how I found flow
Last week I finally went to my first Milonga (Tango Argentino). Was I nervous? Yes, I was. I only started to learn Tango only a few months ago, consider myself an absolute beginner (I am), didn’t want to make a fool of myself , didn’t…
3 Most Common Barriers Keeping Conscious Business Leaders on the Hamster Wheel
[originally published in the Huffington Post on 25 Nov 2016] If there ever was a time to realize creative potential inside companies it is now. A quick look at the top issues facing companies of all sizes reveals the usual short list: attracting and retaining talent,…
In Search for the Ideal Company
Over the last two decades I have worked for a number of companies, consulted even more. Some of them were outstanding, others were, well, less so. It is time to reflect and share what I believe are 3 characteristics of a well-run business and desired…