Communication is vital for the right expectations, values, and ultimately smooth teamwork. — Do you talk to other people? Yes? Great. Do you talk to them enough? Team communication experiences hiccups as people do not talk to each other enough. Information circulation fails as one does not say something to another. You can forget. But that makes you a lousy manager. Make sure…

Selling Sunset is full of drama, but there are 5 universal lessons you can learn for your job. — Beautiful houses, luxury, and the drama surrounding real estate brokers in the Oppenheim Group. Welcome to Selling Sunset. Sounds like a recipe for a successful show. After all, IMDb rates Selling Sunset 6.5. The seventh season has already been announced. The concept works. While this show might not be your…

You don’t need a team to be a leader. — I got this question last week. “Why do we focus on leaders and not on ‘creating’ better followers?” Does it remind you of the 🐔 chicken or 🥚egg question? I believe everyone can be a leader. …

Case study on how to work together. — Working with people you can choose is a dream. In most cases, you do not have such a luxury. You have to work with everyone. That can be a real pain in the neck. Adam, however, received an offer he could not refuse. …

5 things you should avoid. — LinkedIn is useful. You know that. People brag about making six figures thanks to LinkedIn. It triggers thoughts. Should you join? You do. Then you hustle about what to do there. LinkedIn can be confusing, and most active people repeat the same mistakes. The expectations are unfulfilled. You become increasingly…

Growth vs. fixed mindset is not black-and-white. — People think you either have a growth mindset or not. Many play it safe and put a ‘growth mindset’ on their CV and motivational letters. It looks good. But a growth mindset is not about being kind, friendly, and open-minded. A growth mindset is a process of learning new skills…

5 behaviors you should change if you are using LinkedIn. — It is time to move on LinkedIn people. It is becoming repetitive out there. The promise of free views and money attracts more and more people. LinkedIn courses are hot. But are your bucks well-invested? Some bits and pieces that worked in the past are annoying now. Watch out for…

Four steps. — Who loves feedback? “Do 360 feedback.” “HR wants feedback in the system.” “You are replaceable.” “Your team does not like you.” “We are happy with your performance.” “You are too silent during meetings.” Feedback can be helpful, but it can also be problematic. It depends on what and how it…

Keep on learning how to be a better leader. — Where to get food for thought? At work, in school, and of course, in books! Even if you are not a bookworm, benefit from the ideas about leadership and communication. Listen to audiobooks or read short summaries. Either way, books are your friends on your leadership journey. Today, I did…