28 04, 2025

The eternal riddle: How does motivation work?

If we are honest, our everyday knowledge of motivation is almost like a collection of myths. They are stories, experiences and anecdotes passed down to us. Classic examples are: “some people are only in it for the money” or “carrots and ...

25 03, 2025

Radical Candor – Kind and Clear Feedback

Why Does Feedback Matter? We often assume others see the world just as we do. This so-called egocentric bias can lead to misunderstandings and missed opportunities. In a fast-paced work environment, genuine feedback is essential for clarifying expectations, navigating differences, and ...

10 02, 2025

The DISC Model – Understanding Communication Styles

What is a Crispy Snack? Crispy Snacks are bite-sized insights into powerful leadership tools—quick, actionable, and also easy to digest ;) . Today’s focus: the DISC model. It is a simple yet impactful way to understand behavioral tendencies and improve leadership ...

31 01, 2025

Psychological Safety and you

Two major organizational failures What do Dieselgate and the explosion of the Death Star in Star Wars have in common? As it turns out, quite a lot. Both VW and the Empire are large organisations with a large and highly skilled ...

4 04, 2024

Advanced Leadership: The path to mature leadership

So, what really makes someone an advanced leader? It's not about the fancy job title, how long you've been working, or how impressive your resume looks. Advanced leadership goes way beyond these surface-level things. It's about cultivating a mindset that is ...