Category: leadership
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Inside the Mind of a Tech Enthusiast.
Let me share an article appeared today in la Libre Belgique. Here’s a concise summary of the article from La Libre Belgique in English: In conclusion, stepping out of one’s expert zone, as you have done, can lead to a richer, more fulfilling professional and personal life. Your journey serves as an inspiring example of
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Elevating the Customer Experience: Insights from the Titans of Industry
Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of business, one truth remains constant: the customer is king. As a seasoned professional with a rich background in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of a customer-centric approach. Today, I want to share some pearls of wisdom from industry giants that have not only
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Find your IKIGAI
In our daily lives, we continuously seek the ideal balance of happiness, purpose, and success. While some may have effortlessly discovered this equilibrium, others are still on the journey. The start of a new year is a perfect time for self-reflection. It’s a chance to ponder where your life is headed. Consider what your purpose
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How to Be Resilient in the Face of Challenges
Before I begin, I want to dedicate this post to all the people who were impacted by the Microsoft layoff that affected 1,900 employees today. You are not alone in this. You have my sympathy and support. You also have the skills, the experience, and the passion that will help you bounce back from this
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How I Won Silver in the TaiKai Karate Tournament
Enjoy the journey Hello, everyone! I’m excited to share with you my experience of participating in the TaiKai Karate Tournament in Miami, where I won silver in the Kata category. It was an amazing and rewarding journey that taught me a lot about myself and my passion for karate. My Preparation I have been practicing
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Discover the Best Managed Companies of 2021
The Management Top 250 ranking, developed by the Drucker Institute, measures corporate effectiveness by examining performance in five areas: customer satisfaction, employee engagement and development, innovation, social responsibility, and financial strength. The measure seeks to assess how well a company follows a core set of principles advanced by the late Peter Drucker, a professor, consultant, author and
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25 Amazing Leadership Quotes [Video + Infographic]
In this video and infographic, you will find 25 Leadership Quotes collected by Jeroen De Flanders. This is very inspiring. This amazing video was made by visual artist Axelle from Axellerator. Below, you will find also the infographic with 25 great leadership quotes.
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Success in 3 P
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The difference between Stress and Passion, in one picture
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Boss vs. Leader in 1 Picture
This is the sad picture we can see in many companies with many boss. As a leader, my best advice would be to apply the principles of Situational Leadership. The principle is that leaders must use different leadership styles depending on the situation. The model allows you to analyze the needs of the situation you’re
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Leave your Comfort Zone / Sortir de sa Zone de Confort … [Trends Tendance]
One image to summarize this artcile in tne Belgian Business Magzine “Trends Tendance” (Oct 2012) about my journey … Click on the artilce below to enlarge this article (in French) I explain also in this article how Karate inspires me so much in Business. You can read more HERE.
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5 Creativity Exercises to Find Your Passion, via @davidmerzel’s BLOG
5 Creativity Exercises to Find Your Passion Exercise 1 – Revisit your childhood. What did you love to do? Exercise 2 – Make a “creativity board.” Exercise 3 – Make a list of people who are where you want to be. Exercise 4 – Start doing what you love, even without a business plan Exercise
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5 Traits of Highly Successful Salesmen
Great article from Inc. Highly successful salespeople cultivate the following five emotional traits: 1. Assertiveness This allows you to move a sales situation forward without offending or frustrating the customer. Think of it as being located halfway between passivity and aggressiveness. For example, suppose a customer is delaying a decision. There are at least three
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Message from Bill Gates and Barack Obama to Steve Jobs, via @davidmerzel’s BLOG
Message from Bill Gates and Barack Obama to Steve Jobs, I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’ death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work. Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends
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The 3 Things That Motivate People [video], via @davidmerzel’s BLOG
Excellent video showing the surprising truth about what motivates us. As a leader, it’s important to have good ideas, but if you want to do something great with those ideas, you must be able to influence others to join forces with you. You need to be able to convince people to share your vision. You
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8 Ways to Communicate Your Strategy More Effectively, via @davidmerzel’s BLOG
Interesting reading from HBR Here-below, you will find a few communications approaches that will help you effectively reach your employees and encourage behaviors that advance your strategy and improve your results. Keep the message simple, but deep in meaning. Build behavior based on market and customer insights Use the discipline of a framework : Inspire,
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10 Things Great Managers Do, via @davidmerzel’s BLOG
Interesting list. You will find the original article HERE 10 Things Great Managers Do. Maintain your cool and sense of humor, especially during a crisis. Tell subordinates when they’re shooting themselves in the foot. Be the boss, but behave like a peer. Let your guard down and really be yourself outside of work. Make
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Life is too short not to do something that matters [slides] @davidmerzel BLOG
Great and motivating presentation and food for thought. Life is a journey. Life is too short not to do something that matters. Therefore, ask yourself these three questions… WHAT DO I REALLY ENJOY DOING ? WHO DO I WANT TO BE AROUND ? HOW CAN I MAKE A DIFFERENCE ?
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