Context and energy for the new time
Mark Zuckerberg says that companies need more masculine energy. Apparently we have gone too far adopting effeminate values such as diversity, inclusion, equality an work-life balance, and it is time to recover a healthy aggressiveness. The proposal in principle would not deserve much discussion. Obviously there is no such thing as masculine energy or feminine […]
A matter of trust
I start writing a draft of this article sitting in an aeroplane. As I entered through the front door I had a look into the cockpit. The complexity of clocks and controls seemed to a layman impossible to master. It would have been a good time to pop in and ask the commander for his […]
Listening – the missing piece in your leadership model?
The scientific team in “A”, a biotech start-up, is made up of professionals with long experience in research and excellent knowledge of their technology. They usually work with autonomy, need little support, and are happy walk the extra mile when their knowledge can help. The CSO’s job was easy until now, mere coordination. But something […]
Goodbye myths
Imagine you receive an email from the new superstar leader of your company. They have a plan for you. It is about working “extremely hard” until all the technical problems the company faces are fixed. There won’t be any other compensation than the chance to be part of this epic project. If you agree, you’ll […]
More Ted, less Logan
Series fans are enjoying these days. Two of the best and most awarded in recent years return with new seasons: Succession (HBO) and Ted Lasso (Apple TV). For those few who haven’t seen them -and heads up, there may be spoilers- Ted Lasso is a comedy starring Jason Sudeikis, skillfully playing with the cultural disparities […]