When new employees joins the team, they seem motivated, eager to learn, maybe even excited about the opportunity. But a few days or weeks in, problems begin to surface: They…
New Employees Are Not Stupid or Badly Intentioned… They Just Don’t Know!
My Son, a Mountain Leadership Role Model
Here’s how my 18-year-old son reminded me of the foundations of leadership in the mountains. My son William is an intense young man. When he discovers a new passion, he…
You can’t create leaders… if you’re always in survival mode.
How Can You Create Future Leaders… When You’re Already Overwhelmed by Daily Management? If you follow my posts on LinkedIn or have read some of my blog articles, you’ll know…
The Visionary Leader: A Guide Toward New Heights
"Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe." – Oprah Winfrey When we read biographies of successful people, one recurring theme always stands…
Men and Emotions: A Taboo That Needs to Be Broken
Since forever, men have been taught to hide their emotions. Crying, expressing vulnerability? Unthinkable. I grew up with these rules… It was frowned upon… It was the best way to…
Honesty in Leadership: A Pillar of Trust, Motivation, and Performance
Honesty is an essential quality in leadership. It is based on integrity, consistency, and transparency—three pillars that enable the establishment of strong relationships and the building of a climate of…
Innovation: The Key to Growth and Leadership
Innovation is the process of generating new ideas and bringing them to life. It requires a high level of creativity but also great courage, as changing methodologies and trying new…
The Key to Leadership; Serve to Better Lead
“I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” – Ralph Nader Positive leadership is a very popular concept nowadays. Every…
Creating a Culture of Appreciation: A Holiday Lesson in Leadership
Recognition is not just about rewards; it’s about creating a culture of appreciation that inspires and empowers employees to excel - Simon Sinek We are less than a week away…
How to Handle Feedback and Criticism
“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve” - Bill Gates “Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying…