Its presence cements relationships by allowing people to live and work together, feel safe and belong to a group. Trust in a leader allows organizations and communities to flourish, while the absence of trust can cause fragmentation, conflict and even war. Explains that trust is almost an unconditional bond when it comes
June 11, 2024
This famous line is spoken by Osgood Fielding III, played by Joe E. Brown in Some Like It Hot (directed by Billy Wilder, 1959). Is it true that nobody is perfect? It’s true! No one is perfect, and everyone makes mistakes. It’s part of being human. If someone you know makes a mistake,
June 6, 2024
It is a way of engaging with life as positively as we can. A philosophy for everyday life is, among other things, an investigation of taste that can be distinguished from other experiences. It does not refer to any specific object or subject but instead tries to embrace the event where everything
June 4, 2024
Since I was a little boy, my whole family and our neighbors liked to hammer into my mind and heart the slogan: “Boys (men) don’t cry!” Many incidents happened in my life as a young boy. Later too. Up to now – after being in the second half of my life. Incidents
May 30, 2024
While writing my next column, I listened to it. “Dream a Little Dream of Me” is a 1931 song with music by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt and lyrics by Gus Kahn. It was first recorded in February 1931 by Ozzie Nelson and His Orchestra, soon followed by Wayne King and His Orchestra
May 23, 2024
I wrote innumerable columns about it during the past. I have experienced it myself – no matter where in this world. Now at the age of 70, I have survived it. Communication issues including poor communication, a lack of communication and miscommunication are some of the most common challenges in the workplace – indeed,
May 18, 2024
By Klaus Döring Are you bombarded with messages that paper is a dying medium and you need to go completely digital? Do you wonder why you should continue to invest in paper returns, reports, and portfolios? Why would you invest in a luxury presentation folder for your clients? Isn’t this the end of paper? Quite emphatically, the answer
May 14, 2024
What is a calling? Your life’s calling is what makes you feel that life is meaningful. It helps you live a purposeful life. Callings look different for everybody. Some people, for example, want to help others as part of their calling. Career is a rapid motion. A course of action. Sure! A
May 7, 2024
Change is the only constant, in life and in business. But change isn’t something to be overcome – instead, we should regard it as the catalyst for innovation, agility and organizational resilience. When we embrace change, we are adaptable to new circumstances, situations, and people and lean into the opportunities they offer.
May 2, 2024
Look around. Just any place on our globe. Yes, it’s burning. Natural disasters, terrorist attacks, war. Will be Asia another place? Heaven forbid – no! In today’s moment, nature’s story line has reached a low point. It’s unfathomable to me that some people can still so easily shrug it off—especially if they
April 30, 2024
This is an awesome idea! Or is it? How many times have you been there? You’ve got it down. You know exactly what you want to do. All the details are worked out and you’re ready to go. And then, it hits! You start to question yourself. How do you know it’s
April 25, 2024
Not long ago, I passed a milestone marking 55 years since I began writing my first published article in a newspaper. I began keeping all the clippings since then. Time changed. Yes. I have my only online-archive. Believe me, it’s like a book. As I reread my first articles, I was amazed,
April 20, 2024