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(2 mins read) Recently, I spent a numerous evenings reading a super interesting and thought-provoking book: “Man’s Search For Meaning” written by Victor E. Frankl. Viktor E. Frankl was professor of neurology and psychiatry at the University of Vienna Medical School. He died in 1997. His mental strength helped him to survive the Second World... Continue Reading →
(5 mins read) More with less… Faster and better… Do it today, not tomorrow… Have you experienced situations where you were pushed to do more, faster, or with fewer resources? I am almost 100% sure that every one of us has experienced situations wherein we had to deal with higher expectations, to work towards shorter... Continue Reading →
There is a lot we could learn from non-fiction or fiction stories. Below there is the TOP 10 list of movies on leadership. 1. “Moneyball” It’s a true story of Oakland Athletics (US baseball club) and their manager, Billy Beane who built a baseball team based on statistics, analytics and insights. Small club budget, the... Continue Reading →
Team Engagement has a significant and direct impact on value added generated by a team. Did you know that each team reaches 100% of engagement level? It’s true, but there is a significant difference in how and when they achieve it. A High Performing Team will dedicate all energy and passion to achieve team results... Continue Reading →
A STORY OF ELISABETH HOLMES AND "FAKERANOS" (9 mins read) Once upon a time… far, far away… there was a little princes. She was a beautiful and enchanting girl, and she was living in a mighty and powerful castle. Through her entire long life, she was always humble and wise and she was able to... Continue Reading →
In theory collaboration is given in every organization and people connect naturally and they act as conscious and responsible co-workers. In reality, it’s rarely the case… New ways of working, like working anywhere and anytime disrupted collaboration to a significant extent. In the past collaboration happened within homogenous teams, sitting in the same office or... Continue Reading →
(3 mins read) The war for talent has already begun. Recently, we have started observing a significant shift in the job market. In the past, companies were focused on customers, profits and optimal resource allocation. The talent agenda was in place, however it played a role in succession planning or D&I agenda (diversity and inclusion).... Continue Reading →
Having a work-life balance is about energy management. Did you know that you are like a battery and your energy is limited? if you burn your energy during the week at work and you do not recharge it over the weekend, you are heading fast to a burnout. First, we need to get enough sleep,... Continue Reading →
Mindset is the attitude you are going to represent in your thinking and actions. There are two major types of mindset: FIXED and GROWTH mindsets. Fixed mindset means that things are stable and unchangeable. Growth mindset means that through consistent challenge, practice, and effort we could change, adjust and grow. Can we grow with a... Continue Reading →
The war for talent has already begun. Companies compete on all job markets to identify, attract, and later retain top talent. Executives understand that all companies have the same, or similar, resources: budgets, products, strategies, and production capabilities. One element can move the needle, and make the difference: TALENT. Below are 7 tips for every... Continue Reading →
Saying “YES” to all requests or asks will impact your working time, work/life balance and focus in a negative way. You need to be able to say “NO” to all ad-hoc requests or work emergencies if you want to stay focused and efficient. Stick to your TOP PRIORITIES. Don’t be afraid of saying “NO” and... Continue Reading →
There are so many changes happening around us on an ongoing basis. Innovations, new ways of communicating, technology, etc, have impacted every single area of our life and the process of change has even accelerated. If we want to keep up or, in extreme situations, survive, we need to work on ADAPTABILITY. We need to... Continue Reading →
Mindset is the attitude you are going to represent in your thinking and actions. Passive and negative individuals use every possibility to complain and critique everything. Positive and engaged people expect changes for the better. Agile leaders lead and implement changes. You need to DECIDE what attitude YOU are going to represent.
Did you know that introduction of one little micro-habit can have a massive impact on your work-life balance and productivity? Have you noticed that when you do not plan and take actions, usually it results in a last minute heavy work and stress? There are so many negative implications from not planning, let’s name a... Continue Reading →
(4 mins read) A long long time ago all companies operated locally and there were many happy people who did not know what Coca-Cola or Snickers was. I know it’s difficult to imagine, but that was the case. Then globalization came and disrupted every single area of our life. Our personal and professional life, ways... Continue Reading →
It’s easy to say “YES” or “NO” when everyone is in agreement. COURAGE is required when we have a different point of view than others or we disagree with a decision taken by the majority. We should not be afraid of sharing our approach or challenge openly. It’s part of a constructive challenge process where... Continue Reading →
(4 mins read) Recently, we participated in a celebration which is unusual and uncommon these days. We celebrated a 35 years long career of one of our friends in one company. Can you imagine… 35 years in one company and still counting? Once all the cupcakes and doughnuts disappeared from the table, we engaged in... Continue Reading →
A key attribute of a successful organization is a speak-up culture. An environment wherein people can share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns without any consequence or retaliation, is crucial for building a trustful and inclusive environment. It will lead to having open and honest discussions about the strengths and weaknesses of every organization. It will... Continue Reading →
(3 mins read) At an early stage of my professional career, when my ambitions are on an extremely high level, I used to work as a consultant, responsible for selling some professional services to external clients. I was on a mission as I was sure that the company I used to work in, provided the... Continue Reading →
(2 mins read) Almost 500 years ago Nicolas Copernicus, the Renaissance astronomer, mathematician and polymath, challenged the status quo established eighteen centuries ago by ancient Greeks. In very simplistic words: “he stopped the Sun and moved the Earth”. Until 1543 the theory and belief was that the Sun goes around the Earth. Copernicus’s work and... Continue Reading →
One of key factors which has an impact on procrastination is the fact, that many of people are PERFECTIONISTS We like to understand everything and to get answers to all questions. This is the fastest way to OVERTHINKING and OVERCOMPLICATING People could spend hours, days, weeks or months on collecting and analysis information, discussing options... Continue Reading →
(2 mins read) It’s obvious that you have heard, read or experienced working in or interacting with a High Performing Team. Everyone invests lots of thinking, time and effort to create an inclusive and engaged team. Due to this fact, there are so many definitions or models of the High Performing Team. This is the... Continue Reading →
(3 mins read) “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” Peter Drucker Certainly, you have heard the famous statement of Peter Drucker. It’s so simple and so POWERFUL. A company’s success is not depended only on WHAT. There are so many interdependencies and connections with HOW. A recipe for a successful organisation seems easy and straightforward. Everything... Continue Reading →
(3 mins read) During the last decade personal development has been significantly disrupted. We have been exposed to new concepts like e-learning, GROWTH MINDSET, in role development, stretched assignments and many more. In the past personal growth was coordinated by a HR department or by a manager, Recently, organisations promoted self-drive and empowerment, ideas where... Continue Reading →
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