Why many organizations underestimate internal leadership talent and prefer to recruit externally

In my work supporting organizational change and transformation, I’ve noticed a recurring pattern: when it comes to filling key leadership roles, many companies instinctively look outside, even when there is untapped leadership potential within. Why?
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How AI is Reshaping Leadership Communication

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping leadership communication. Rather than simply streamlining processes, AI is forcing both leaders and communication experts to deeply reconsider their roles. What does this mean for leaders and for communication experts?
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Self-reflection: The number one leadership skill

In my collaboration with leaders, I repeatedly experience how crucial self-reflection and the continuous cultivation of self-leadership skills are. Qualities such as empathy, flexibility, and confident, authentic leadership, recognized as essential in modern leadership, can only be developed through regular self-reflection. This is hard work.
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Who we are is how we lead

In a world where artificial intelligence is increasingly touted as the key to making better leadership decisions than humans - and despite all the enthusiasm I personally feel for the topic of AI - I want to pause for a moment and share some thoughts about the unique value of authenticity in leadership that can only be created by humans.
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Motivierte Mitarbeitende

Embracing generational diversity

Over the past months I was frequently asked about what I think of certain GenZ representatives and how they present themselves on Social Media. The question inspired me to reflect on the question from a "non-judgemental" perspective. Thereby, Rachele Focardi's work on "Reframing Generational Stereotypes" was a great help. 
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New leadership philosophies are taking shape

Even though the desire to organize leadership differently has been developing for some time in many companies, the Covid-19 crisis has undoubtedly accelerated discussions around New Leadership.
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Equality – what happens when the issue is out of the news?

On International Women’s Day, many organizations took the opportunity to publicly share their own position on the topic of equal rights for women. But what happens when the issue is out of the news?
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Activating corporate values – Communication requires corresponding behavior

In the last 12 months, economic, social and political crises have challenged our personal value system enormously. The next generation puts values at the center.
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Today’s opportunity for vision and change

Change is in full swing – and companies are striving to communicate it successfully. Many employees are now open to new visions and change initiatives have a real chance to make an impact.
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Virtual internal communication – New learning culture required

Especially in virtual space, leader should increasingly ask themselves how their communication reaches the other side of the screen and how they can optimise it.
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Next generation leaders don’t need followers

Next generation leaders don't need followers they need self-leaders. There will always be some form of leadership in interaction with people, but I dare to doubt whether the concept of control and top-down will still work in the future.
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Covid-19 recession: Employees need clarity on consequences?

The corona recession once again poses a major challenge for corporate communications: How do you communicate in these times without making anxious employees even more insecure?
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Internal crisis communication: What matters now

A crisis brings out the best and worst in leadership. Internal communications plays a crucial role in order to ensure transparency and credibility. Find out what matters now.
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Work should make you happy

«New Work» is a fundamental aspect of next generation leadership. But it poses major challenges for both employees and leaders. Autonomy can be just as difficult as letting go of control.
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Transformation processes need a stronger involvement of the next generation

There’s no way around digital transformation. But how do you convey a sense of urgency to your employees?
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Back to work after maternity leave

For companies to transform successfully and sustainably, they need new, diverse leaders and leadership teams. This includes having more women on the executive floor.
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Motivierte Mitarbeitende

Motivated employees – please do not disturb!

One of my favorite questions during recruiting interviews has…
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