Hi, Reader What could a startup founder and a seasoned global HR leader have in common? As it turns out, quite a lot—especially when it comes to building great teams. I recently spoke with Sebastian Gerhardt, Co-Founder & CEO Flea, and Simon Mulder, Executive Leader, Chief People Officer. Their perspectives were different, but their core lessons? Uncannily similar. Here are five no-BS leadership and teamwork lessons straight from our conversations: 1. Open Communication is the Foundation of a...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Hi, Reader Let’s talk about something we all struggle with: getting things done. We all have endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and distractions coming at us from every angle. So what’s the real secret to making progress? It’s focus. One of my clients, Jill, was all over the place. As the general manager of a struggling office, she had a lot on her plate—reviving operations, re-engaging a demotivated team, and turning the branch back into a profitable business. It was a lot. At first,...
21 days ago • 2 min read
Hi, Reader I once coached a general manager in a regional unit of a global software development company. He had big goals. "I want our unit to be Number 1 across all other units,” he told me. “I know psychological safety and well-being are important, but we just don’t have the luxury of letting our standards drop." Sound familiar?I hear this a lot from ambitious leaders. They set sky-high expectations for their teams, pushing hard for performance, engagement, and productivity. And sometimes,...
28 days ago • 2 min read
Hi there, This month was busy. I did seven workshops for managers, all of them about leading remote and hybrid teams. Whether we want it or not, remore work is a reality- so let's learn how to do it right! 🔝Leading Remote Teams to Success What are the key drivers of success for high-performing remote teams? "High-performing remote teams require a deliberate focus on micro-collaboration, reflection and mutual learning, and strong stakeholder engagement to overcome the challenges of virtual...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi there, How leaders shape their team’s growth can make or break its success. We all know how bad leadership ruins teams and culture. But what about good leaders? What is the biggest mistake they make that limits team growth?. ↓ 🔝Leadership and Limiting Team Growth Are You Accidentally Stifling Your Team's Growth? "Your role as a leader isn’t to be the sole problem-solver or decision-maker. It’s to create an environment where your team feels empowered to rely on one another and work together...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Curious about how AI is impacting your team’s productivity? Hope you’re having a great week and I’m excited to share how to handle AI. ↓ 💭Join the Discussion: What is the real cost of AI adoption for your team? >> 🧠AI Skills Focus Whether we’re ready or not, AI is reshaping industries, workplaces, and team dynamics at a rapid pace. And what does that mean for your team? How do you prepare them to excel in a world where artificial intelligence is becoming a core part of work?. To...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Hope you’re having a productive week! Feeling overwhelmed? It’s easy to let the day run you instead of the other way around. That’s why I wanted to share some strategies this week to boost your productivity and focus. ↓ 💬Join the Discussion: What are your biggest time-blocking challenges?>> 💪Build a Winning Team The key components to building a robust corporate culture so leaders can foster an environment of trust, growth, and innovation. Beyond individual productivity, a strong...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Did you make your New Year’s resolutions this year? Don’t worry if you didn’t. 91% of them usually fail. But if we really want to reach our goals, we need to be more strategic about them. There’s so much we want to do, but without a clear strategy, we either get off track or feel unfulfilled by the results. That’s why I’m inviting you to Design Your 2025 with Personal Strategy and Vision, an interactive workshop where we’ll craft a roadmap for your most successful and...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there. It’s been a little quiet on my end lately, but for good reason! I’ve been working on something exciting: starting in 2025, I’m relaunching my newsletter with a fresh format designed to give you even more tools and insights you can use immediately with your teams. I can’t wait to share it with you, so stay tuned. In the meantime, I’ve got some updates I’d love to share with you: 1. My Latest Forbes Coaches Council Articles I’ve been diving deep into leadership and team dynamics over...
3 months ago • 2 min read