I have to admit that I am probably the stereotypical man when it comes to reading manuals before using or assembling anything: Men read them by a vast majority only when absolutely nothing else works anymore. That is so much different with women and I have observed this with painstaking detail. Even if the manual… Read More Men and manuals
The reason why I turned to blogging and writing is simply because it is time for me to give back to society – you in particular. For the better part of my life I was lucky enough to enjoy opportunities that opened up for me. Sure, I was the one who grabbed them and turned… Read More Why I turned to blogging and writing and what you get out of it
“Das Boot” was the title of the mid-eighties German movie about a German U-boat crew in WWII. In it the skipper tried to protect his crew as best he could under the circumstances. His leadership had a key element in it that is something to behold: He exuded calmness in even the most hairy circumstances. … Read More The power of calm leadership – Invitation to watch “Das Boot”
In our society and especially in work settings it is tough to come by candor. Rather than saying what you really think more often than not we beat around the bush. And yet we do not do ourselves any favors that way. If you know where you stand on an issue you might as well… Read More Power of the word “No”
Ralf Weiser - Culture Builder 