Introverted leaders can outperform their louder counterparts, driving higher productivity and stronger results, especially with proactive teams. The key isn’t volume, but intentional energy, showing up with focus, conviction, and...
The Startup Nights 2025 were once again packed with entrepreneurial spirit. Thank you for a packed and energetic room at the workshop «From Founder to Leader», a 30-minute deep dive into...
Scaling a team isn’t a straight line upward. Every new hire creates an inevitable productivity dip before they can accelerate your momentum, a reality many leaders overlook.
Great leadership isn’t shaped by flawless performance but by resilience under pressure. After interviewing more than 60 top-tier leaders, from CEOs to elite athletes, one pattern becomes unmistakable: the higher...
Why do so many people say, “I love my job… but I hate my boss”? This paradox is more common, and more damaging, than most organizations admit. Toxic leadership doesn’t...
In conversations with CEOs, elite athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, and board members, I keep hearing the same sentence: “This is bigger than me.” And I know exactly what they mean. Stepping...
The higher you rise, the less unfiltered feedback you receive. Even I and many CEOs, top athletes, and entrepreneurs I speak with face the challenge that uncomfortable truths are often...
I know from my own experience that leadership is not just about strategy and clarity but also about the ability to persevere through crises. Even I and many successful CEOs,...
Success brings attention and that attention can be a real challenge even for the strongest leaders. Whether you are a CEO, top athlete, or high-profile entrepreneur, being constantly observed can...
At the C-level, honest feedback often becomes a rarity, leaving leaders isolated in their decision-making. Learn why this happens, the importance of cultivating open conversations, and how true leaders can...
Being a leader means being visible and that visibility comes at a cost. Explore how the spotlight impacts your inner world, and why a strategic alter ego might be your...
Stepping into a top leadership role rarely feels seamless. Based on 50 in-depth interviews with CEOs, athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs, this article explores why leadership often feels "too big" —...