PinnedMember-onlyWill you be my follower?Will you be my follower? I love to write. I write 2 stories per week for about two years now. I send them to my subscribers, post them on my website, and occasionally post them on LinkedIn. I also post on Medium. “Medium is a living network of curious minds,”…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
7 hours agoMember-onlyHate the game. Not the player.I listened recently to a podcast where high-net-worth individuals and tax-avoiding companies were the subjects of the discussion. Or perhaps the subject of their rage is a better expression of the dynamics of the conversation. Then a politician, known for progressive and more left of the political spectrum beliefs, joined…Culture3 min readCulture3 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyWhat would it look like if you did win?There’s a commercial on Dutch TV about the risk of polarization. It’s short, cute, and full of great intentions. You witness friends and a father and daughter argue over climate and immigrant issues. Then a voiceover enters the scene and states: “What will it look like when you win this argument?” It was followed by making the point that our…Winning3 min readWinning3 min read
Jun 1Member-only30 minutesAre you a procrastinator? Do you have days that go by without accomplishing anything? Days that you just looked at the work you needed to do, but in the end, you didn’t do anything? You’re not alone. The Google term ‘what is procrastination’ results in over 43 million hits. Procrastination is something that has always been there and always will be there. In a way, it makes us human. We have things that we love…Procrastination3 min readProcrastination3 min read
May 30Member-onlyIt’s in your DNAHave you ever heard of the term ‘it’s in our DNA?’ Of course, you did. Whatever language you master and speak, I’m sure there’s also a version in your culture. It’s the translation of the scientific meaning of DNA as your genetic code into a real-life application, such as running…Dna3 min readDna3 min read
May 26Member-onlyCorporate ConsiderationsI got some direct feedback recently that I was not always nice and nuanced for the corporate world. A world that has given me a lot in my life. Both statements are true. I’m grateful for my corporate time, and I’ve always said, ‘Never say never’ because I miss the…Corporate Culture3 min readCorporate Culture3 min read
May 23Member-onlySimplifier or Complexifier?I’m not a finance guy. But I’ve done enough finance in my life to understand the principles when I put my mind to it. My brain can build many connections fast, but when it comes to finance, I need to think. That’s why I’ve always admired people who can make…Simplicity3 min readSimplicity3 min read
May 19Member-onlyUpset to SetupAll of us are dealing with upsets in our lives. Moments when our values, beliefs, norms, or safety are in danger. These can be real threats that might cause any harm or perceived threats that won’t physically harm us. …Neuroscience3 min readNeuroscience3 min read
May 16Member-onlyThe trucks running through your headDo you have, get, make time to think? Or is your head mainly a six-lane highway full of traffic and trucks trying to make their way through day in and day out? The highway metaphor and the cultural components from the book More Time to Think by Nancy Kline. Proverbial…Culture3 min readCulture3 min read
May 12Member-onlyBuzzword BingoWhat category do you belong to? Are you a trendsetter or a follower when it comes to work-related innovation? Were you one of the first to jump on the agile train, one of the last, or do you still have to start? And what about building a hybrid workforce culture? …Buzzwords3 min readBuzzwords3 min read
