Mar 222 minSpeaking about priorities...Q1 is nearly over. Let's take a moment to reflect. Do you still have the priorities for the year clearly in mind? In other words, refresh...
Feb 222 minSuccession without successorMany family-owned businesses grapple with the issue of succession. This question is becoming increasingly urgent not only in the...
Jan 252 minLeadership in 2024: From Turtle Wisdom to Sustainable SuccessIn my last newsletter of 2023, I already wrote that I wish you all the best for this new year. I gladly repeat that now, as we can never...
Dec 21, 20231 minWhy Monday is the most misunderstood day“I don’t like Mondays”, The Boomtown Rats A Nummer 1 hit in 1979. Not without reason. In the US over half the people hate their jobs....
Nov 16, 20232 minAssessing people - the 4 most common pitfalls...Hey, it’s about people, so watch out…Evaluating people is one of the key roles of a leader. Both today’s team members as well as candidates for a role in your team....
Oct 12, 20232 minOn the difference between inheriting and borrowing... or on families with family businesses.Countless bookshelves can be filled with fascinating stories about families with family businesses. The first generation establishes it,...
Sep 19, 20231 minAuthentic leadership: the key to exceptional successMy new website is live. You must be thinking: 'Sounds great! But who cares?' Understandable, which is the exact reason why I was hesitant...
Jul 27, 20232 minLiterary suggestions for a bright summerMarketing: as old as... list-making! We humans love to check lists. Especially rankings. I won't bore you with a ranking. But with a...
Jun 23, 20231 minWork to live, don't live to workWe spend much of our adult lives working, so it better be good! Make sure that you balance bringing and taking, giving and taking. Only...