The Future of Work Is Human—And Happier Than You Think
Today I had the chance to attend the Amsterdam Business Forum 2025, and I walked away with my notebook full and my heart warmed. Two … Read more
But…My team needs me!
I’ve seen many people care deeply about the team. They give it their all and forget themselves. And then they fall ill. Overworked. They can … Read more
This 100% Free Night-Time Ritual That Can Skyrocket Your Daytime Performance
Sleep — we all do it, but do we truly understand its depth and significance? Dr. Matthew Walker’s groundbreaking book, “Why We Sleep,” delves into … Read more
I gravely misunderstood the Growth Mindset. Here’s what I learned.
Carol S. Dweck’s work, ‘Mindset,’ is seminal. It is one of these must-read non-fiction books, up there with The Seven Habits, and Thinking Fast and … Read more
My preferred food for thought and brain function
My brain is a crucial body part for my work. I want to keep it in pristine performing condition. Part of that effort is providing … Read more
The Culture Map – cultural dimensions for teamwork
Working with people from different cultures can feel like a challenge. They can have incompatible habits and expectations. Most people are flexible, but trouble begins … Read more
Teamwork tip 3: Escape the road to hell by looking at intentions
This is the third article in a series of teamwork tips & tricks. The first tip was about aligning the things you do with the … Read more
8 teamwork insights from an ice skating champion – summary of the book ‘Effect’
‘Effect’ is a book about effective teamwork. The title refers to the strange fact that your conscious actions don’t always have the effect you desire … Read more
Choosing by Advantages in 6 steps
I have seen many decision making methods. Of all of them, the Choosing By Advantages method by Jim Suhr stood out as the most effective … Read more
Ideas from Peopleware
In 1999 Tome Demarco en Timothy Lister published their second edition of ‘Peopleware’. Their insight is that software development projects fail not because of technology, … Read more