We are all familiar with it—the feeling of having sat through yet another meeting without purpose or meaning, where little was said and even less decided. We leave the room (or the Teams link) thinking: “This meeting could have been an email.” Yet, we continue to do it. Why? And how can we, as leaders, regain control over our time and create a meeting culture that actually drives our organization...
Brand building is not limited to logos and advertising campaigns. The strongest organizations are those that truly live their values—not just externally in marketing but internally in their culture, decisions, and actions. If our values exist only on paper in a strategy document, both employees and customers will quickly see through them. When we talk about “living the brand,” it means that our...
Some leaders believe that having all the answers is the very definition of good leadership. They are decision-makers, problem-solvers, experts. But what happens when the leader always has the answer? Often, the opposite of what you want. Employees become passive, dependent, and show little initiative. Coaching-style leaders turn this on its head. Instead of providing solutions, we ask questions...
This may seem a bit distant, but inspiration often comes from unexpected sources: Zen master Dogen (1200–1253), the founder of the Soto Zen tradition in Japan, offers us insights that can lead to a deeper understanding of the art of leadership. Dogen invites us to explore how to be fully present, how to lead with authenticity, and how to meet life’s impermanence with clarity. As leaders, we can...