There is a lot going on in this world right now and sometimes I ask myself where should we begin to change? The answer might lie in the way we lead – with purpose, empathy, and flexibility.

Are you ready to challenge your leadership skills in today’s dynamic work environment?

The upcoming live session covers everything from fostering innovation to creating resilient, engaged teams in hybrid setups. Gain actionable insights and connect with like-minded leaders. Whether you're new to digital leadership or looking to refine your approach, this is for you!

📅 When: Check out the event details and register here: Digital Leader Program Webinar

Hi everyone!

I am looking for your help. I am preparing a presentation about the evolution, challenges and benefits of hybrid work and solutions to reduce costs and get to more productivity in hybrid working environments and I need your feedback please.

You’ll benefit from my insights of 20 years experience in hybrid work environments and hundreds of workshops with hybrid working teams from different industries reflecting on questions like:

•  How can I reduce costs by lowering employee turnover?
•  Why are self-management, communication and entrepreneurial skills so important for employee happiness and productivity?
•  What should I have in mind setting up a sustainable hybrid team culture?
•  Why is it elementary to choose the right people and train them properly?
•  What are concrete next steps to bring your team / organization to the next level?

I am looking forward to hearing from you - please DM me via LinkedIn and we set up a call.

Have a great start into the week.

Andre

Are you familiar with the book “Big Five for Life” by John Strelecky?

It's about how everyone should define their “Big Five” - the five most important things you want to achieve in life. These can be major life goals or values that motivate you and give you direction.

For example, you can ask yourself the following:

• What gives you fulfillment?
• What do you want to achieve in life?
• Which values are particularly important to you?
• What footprints do you want to leave behind?

Here is a video of Andre speaking about values and a framework you can use to find them out.

You can imagine these Big Five as a compass for your life. Once you have found these values for yourself, it will be much easier for you to interpret your actions and make decisions accordingly.

In the next step, you can compare your “big five” with the values and goals of the company. Strelecky emphasizes that the fulfillment of the “Big Five” should be in harmony with the work environment in order to find satisfa...

What do you think is the impact of leadership development in your organization or industry?

A Remarkable ROI of $7 for every $1 spent one of the standout findings from the 2023 study by BetterManager is the return on investment (ROI) that accompanies corporate leadership development programs. This substantial ROI highlights leadership development as a strategic investment with the potential to significantly impact a company's bottom line.

So what influences of leadership development affects your ROI?

• Direct Revenue Growth: Leadership development equips you with the skills to make strategic decisions, optimize operations, and enhance sales techniques. These improvements directly translate to increased revenue for your organization.
• Cost Savings: Your effective leadership can minimize operational inefficiencies and reduce errors, leading to significant cost savings.
• Employee Retention: As a well-trained leader, you can create a positive work environment, leading to higher employee
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In our increasingly interconnected world, effective communication is more than just exchanging information; it's about understanding the nuanced ways in which people express themselves. Two pivotal concepts in this realm are low-context and high-context communication. 

If we would be effective robots we could basically only use low-context communication:
It’s direct, clear, and relies heavily on explicit verbal messages. Countries like the United States, Germany, and Scandinavia often favor this communication style. Here, the value is placed on precise words and directness. Texts, emails, or any form of written communication is preferred to convey messages accurately, leaving little room for interpretation. If you would ask to make a portrait of someone you’ll most likely get the left version of our picture.

People communicating like that can cut all the social “bullshit” and could appear super rude in some situations. If you want ChatGPT to give you the most exact answer, you’ll have...

Leader:innen Frage: Kennst du deine Schritte zum Digital Leadership?

Erinnert ihr euch an unseren Formel-1-Wagen mit dem vollen Tank und der Boxenstopp Flatrate? 🏎️

Das klingt erstmal mega, aber auf den zweiten Blick auch irgendwie „restless“. Genauso sieht es mit der aktuell schnell voranschreitenden Digitalisierung aus. Durch die neuen Möglichkeiten, die uns digitale Technologien bringen, liegt es an den Leadern von heute, die Digitalisierung richtig zu nutzen.

Vielleicht hast du auch das Gefühl, dass dir das alles zu schnell geht und du dich fragst: Wie kann ich adaptieren? Wie schaffe ich es, den schnellen Wagen zu manövrieren? Wir zeigen dir, welche Gänge du einlegen kannst, um zum Digital Leader zu werden.

Kurz vorweg: 🚢 keine Panik auf der Titanic, es ist alles erlernbar und bedarf vor allem dein offenes Mindset! Ready?

1. Gang - Informiere dich über Trends digitale Technologien und Innovationen. Halte dich über aktuelle Entwicklungen auf dem Laufenden und erweitere de...