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AI, blockchain, cloud… all the tech buzzwords that fill our newsfeed will never replace the most essential element of a company’s success: the human element. Without great leadership, tech will fail. But why do we humans keep trying to act like computers? Working 24/7, trying to know all the answers. Any work that can easily be replaced by a computer …
We all make mistakes, sure – but how many of us are willing to share them publicly? We are! Join retired Chairman of Microsoft Europe / Olympic mental coach Jan Mühlfeit and top-rated CEO / Executive Coach Lisa Christen as we share our best worst practices and advice for how to totally mess things up! We’re sharing these stories to …
Do you focus on the problems… or do you focus on the possibilities? The only difference between truly successful people and moderately successful people is the number of big risks they’re willing to take to make their dreams happen. If you find yourself in meetings saying things like “That won’t work because…” or “I can’t do that because…” — then …
If routines sound boring, you’ve been lied to! Routines are the ticket to thriving at work (and in life). Those who are doing routine right will swear by this gamechanger – go ask any athlete. So why don’t most of us in the business world follow routines? Because we’ve been encouraged to follow other people’s routines. Look at how Steve …
Is conflict in the workplace inevitable? Yes. But should we be trying to avoid and resolve all conflict? No! Conflict comes from our differences in what we believe, how we think, and how we feel. It comes from differences in how we view ourselves and how we view the world. Healthy conflict is the “secret sauce” to making an exceptional …
Remember the big red X your teacher would draw across your exam, highlighting all the mistakes you’d made and questions you’d answered incorrectly? Was that really the best motivator to improve your performance? The latest research says no! Instead, focusing on your strengths — and leading your team based on their strengths — has been shown to significantly improve how …
While it can be difficult for business leaders to let go of their obligations at work for even a brief period of time, they will inevitably need to take some time off at some point. Leaders need to figure out in advance how to keep things running smoothly when they’re not there, as absences are sometimes unavoidable. This requires a …
A strong company culture motivates employees and imparts a sense of belonging to the entire organization. Sometimes, though, certain elements of the culture are negative, or even toxic; and it’s up to company leaders to spot these issues and deal with them. Although some company cultures might need a complete overhaul to rectify deeper problems at a foundational level, this …
Indecisiveness or trouble making decisions can be crippling for senior business leaders. For executives heading up critical projects or large departments, their decisions can have a big impact on the health of the company. With so much riding on the choices they make, the “analysis paralysis” phenomenon can overwhelm them. If they begin to overthink and second-guess every move they …
Lisa Christen has been named among best Executive Coaches in Zurich. The team at Influence Digest did extensive research to find the Top 20 Executive Coaches In Zurich In 2021. Lisa Christen, CEO of Christen Coaching & Consulting GmbH, has been named #7 on the list. Influence Digest highlighted Lisa for her work in helping executives build great team cultures and get …
