Nelson Mandela really must be one of the biggest leaders of our time. Maybe he’s the biggest. The way he approached prison, his presidency and the quest for reconciliation in…
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About a year ago, I first started thinking about starting my own business as a leadership coach. Coming from an 8 year career in Dutch governmental organizations, being an…
Why you should leave out resumes next time you’re hiring. Have you ever found yourself gazing intensely at the resume in your hand while conducting a job interview? You…
Nine out of ten managers are just too nice. And 'being nice' is NOT an effective leadership skill. There, I said it! And let me tell you right away that...
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This post is based on the books Leading Change and Our iceberg is melting, by John Kotter In every manager’s lifetime it will happen: CHANGE. Necessary…
Effective communication is one of the most important leadership skills. And not only people who consider themselves leaders benefit from communicating effectively. If you want people to get you, understand what you’re going…
Photo by Andrea What do great leaders do differently? What makes someone stand out as a leader? What are the things that really make the difference in people happiness and getting…
Ask someone for communication advice, and you’ll most often hear that you will improve your communication skills when you’re able to improve your connection to the person…
Let’s talk descision making! Have you ever experienced that you’ve been trying to solve a problem, but got stuck. In this video I share with you…
Why it’s important to set an example – for yourself! Be honest: Do you have any role models? People you idolize a bit (or a lot)? For years,…