What if math isn’t just a subject, but the hidden code powering your work, goals, and reality itself? Read more »
Where do you store your digital life? Are you on Team Cloud, or are you juggling USB sticks, old laptops, and external hard drives? Or maybe you’re already using a NAS. In this article I'll share why I recently chose team NAS. Read more »
Lately, many leaders feel like they’re running on moving ground. More change. More tools. More urgency. Less clarity. Brené Brown’s book Strong Ground arrived at the right moment. It’s not about doing more (as most of us leaders feel like right now). It’s about standing more firmly before you move at all. I moved it right to my top spots on my 2026 reading list. Read more »
Currently, I am reading Strong Ground by Brene Brown and stumbled upon a section where she discusses the difference between management and leadership. At first, she argues that managers might just be underdeveloped leaders, but are they? Read more »
Ever since 3D printing moved beyond laboratory settings, the technology fascinated me. But back in the early 2010s, home printers were either too fragile and required endless tinkering, or they were simply too expensive. So, for years, I didn’t pay much attention to the field. But recently that changed ... Read more »
If you work in an office environment, chances are you spend a lot of time in meetings (unfortunately). In our fast-paced world, many professionals believe that quick responses signal competence. But does it really? Read more »
When you look at the top non-fiction book lists, one name stands out: Nassim Nicholas Taleb. After his groundbreaking work The Black Swan, which explored the impact of rare and unpredictable events, Taleb became one of the most influential thinkers in modern philosophy and risk management. His ideas challenge the conventional especially on the topics uncertainty and randomness. Read more »
Ever set a goal, big or small, only to watch it fade into the background of daily life? You are not alone. Most of us struggle not because our dreams are too ambitious, but because we lack a simple, reliable system to turn intention into action. That is where the GPS Method comes in. This science-backed, easy-to-follow framework can help you achieve virtually any goal, from building a business to getting fit, or even finding the love of your life. The best part? It takes just 5 to 10 minutes to set up. Read more »
When we think about the world, we often expect things to be “normal.” Most people are of average height, most apples are about the same size, and most days at work are, well, pretty typical. This expectation comes from what mathematicians call the “normal distribution”: the classic bell curve where most outcomes cluster around the average, and extreme events are rare. But here’s the thing: much of life doesn’t play by these rules. Instead, it’s governed by something far stranger (and far more powerful) called a power law. Read more »
For months now, headlines and social media have been buzzing about Europe’s economic struggles. Some say the continent is facing a crisis: weak growth, overregulation, and a lack of innovation. But is the situation really as dire as it seems? Read more »
Generative AI isn’t just hype. It’s a tool that can save hours every week if you know where to apply it. Two weeks ago, I wrote an article about proven ways how generative AI can boost your productivity. That post focused more on the why than the how. Today, I’ll share the how: my personal workflows for using Microsoft Copilot every day to stay productive as a department head. Read more »