Teams don’t resist change, but being changed forcefully.
When it comes to leading change, the biggest mistakes I see over and over again are pretty simple and, honestly, pretty avoidable. It’s usually a mix of the usual suspects
How to establish yourself as a new manager in the first 100 days!
Some problems need a fresh perspective. An outside view. Someone who isn’t too attached to how things used to be done and is willing to challenge the status quo. That’s
How to go from a former peer to a manager without sleepless nights!
I thought being promoted to be a manager of my peers would make things easier. Oh boy, was I wrong! One sunny day in Berlin, I was asked by my
What am I afraid of?
Children’s fears tend to manifest themselves as mythical creatures: monsters, dragons, and witches. Adults I coach bring up fears around careers, responsibilities, and life choices. Different labels, equally scary figures.
Does this job make you a “better person”?
I attended an early morning networking event the other day. The event followed a lean coffee framework, where participants brought topics, voted for the ones to discuss, and then discussed
Check yourself, before you wreck yourself (and your team!)
Have you ever received feedback at work and felt the urge to react defensively? It happened to me. Early in my career, I received unexpected feedback from a team member
Change is exciting, scary, and ultimately elusive.
What makes us so obsessed with change? In my practice as a coach, I’ve observed 2 different opposite client approaches: So what is change, really? Is it exciting and good
Defusing conflicts with perspective switching.
Conflicts and friction are an inevitable part of being a leader. Whether it’s a stakeholder who stands in the way of the project’s progress, a cross-functional partner who doesn’t see
Effective leaders speak clearly and concisely.
“Are we on the same page?” is one of the questions I’ve dreaded asking my team members. I’ve learned that what often follows are a series of enthusiastic head nods
Imposter syndrome stops here.
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