The topic came up again recently in one of our workshops: We need to think entrepreneurially! Colleagues should be more entrepreneurial. And then everyone nodded their heads and said: “Yes, that makes sense”. But what does that actually mean in everyday life? And how do I become an “entrepreneur”? After all, this is where three very highly chunked, undefined nouns come together: Skills, Mindset, Entrepreneur. In our organizations we first should clarify what we actually expect from each other...

Let's ask our own Digital Leader Program MyGPT version: An entrepreneurial mindset describes the ability to think and act entrepreneurially. Individuals with this mindset tend to be proactive, creative and risk-taking. They see opportunities in challenges and strive for continuous improvement and innovation. Core elements of the entrepreneurial mindset:

•  Proactivity: Employees are encouraged to take initiative and work independently. This means that they do not...

Manchester United soccer fans came across an “injured” runner. The critical factor for the fans' willingness to help was whether the runner wore a Manchester United T-shirt or a plain, neutral T-shirt. The study's results clearly show that:

•  92% of fans helped when the runner wore a Manchester United T-shirt.
•  33% of fans helped when the runner wore a plain T-shirt.

The observation comes from Adam Grant's book "Give and Take" and highlights how our willingness to help others is influenced by perceived group membership.

This concept resonates with my own experience from last weekend, where I supported friends at a rural project - where we built outdoor areas like a pavillon or a small lodge. I noticed differences in how engaged other helpers were, which from my perspective was due to a similar sense of group identity—or lack thereof. Just as fans were more willing to help someone they saw as part of their in-group, helpers feel more motivated when they...