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Because how often do you hear: "We feel like a family." Connection. Warmth. Trust. All valuable. But... a company is not a family. And that is exactly what makes the difference between survival and growth.

Extroversion is often seen as the key to success.

Voor de Pirates of the Caribbean liefhebbers onder ons: de iconische "Up is Down" scène, waarin Jack Sparrow en zijn crew de wereld letterlijk op z’n kop zetten.

Het probleem is niet je team, het is jouw leiderschap. Ai… die komt binnen, hè? Maar laten we eerlijk zijn.

And that's okay. Too often, top performers are promoted to manager, while leadership requires a completely different skill-set.

Leadership is not about you. We hear it so often: “Leadership must be authentic.” But let's be honest... isn't that just an excuse to stay within your own comfort zone? This isn't me.”

Now that we're going on a bit of a rebellious and critical journey... I'll just say it: I don't believe in that. It suggests that there is one, unwaveringly “real” way of leading for you.

As organizations we want to grow, but too often we stifle the most powerful drivers of change: critical thinking and challenging each other. Too many companies get stuck in sustainability - where people do not challenge each other, critical voices are adopted and "this is how we always do it" remains the norm. Standing still means going backwards.

🪞 The Mirror I always talk about the mirror... The famous mirror that you regularly get in front of you when you are challenged.... In this mirror you only encounter yourself, and how you deal with this determines you as a Leader. A true leader inspires his team members to grow through his own entrepreneurship in self-reflection and introspection, not only in skills, but also in personal traits and as a human being. From here he creates new Leaders.

You are not a Leader if you only manage.... Everywhere we look, we see managers in countless organizations... But what distinguishes someone as a true leader? Many things that I cannot mention in one post. 😉 So I'll start at the beginning.

In the world of businesses and offices, there are moments when a workplace seems to shine like a magical place. Employees enter with enthusiasm, they are driven and loyal, and productivity thrives. How is this 'magic touch' achieved?  In this blog, we delve into creating a workplace wonderland where employees not only thrive but also feel connected to the company's mission. One of those secrets begins with the very first step: the recruitment process. It is here, in the art of selecting the right people for your team, that the magic of engagement and motivation takes root. In this blog, we delve deeper into how the right approach can lead to a workplace wonderland where employees thrive and feel connected to the company's mission.