Have you ever been so deep into something that time flies by? If you are sometimes in the flow state you might have been there. The problem? It happens to me sometimes, and honestly, I don’t feel great about it. I’m usually someone who’s got things under control and stays organized, so showing up late just doesn’t feel like me. But there is a simple strategy that can help. Read more »
Have you ever made a lazy choice late in the day - ordering takeout (again), skipping the gym, or sending a curt reply you later regret? You're not alone. Your brain, like your body, gets tired. And when it comes to making decisions, fatigue can sneak in quietly but have serious consequences. Read more »
Why you should be weird, selfish, shameless, obsessed, nosy, manipulative, brutal, reckless and bossy: a deep dive into Wild Courage. Read more »
If you're anything like me, you sometimes fall into the trap of thinking that being a great leader (or simply a productive person) means doing *everything*. More projects, more meetings, more emails answered before breakfast. But recently, while reading Essentialism by Greg McKeown, I realized something that struck me deeply: Leadership is not about more, it's about better. Read more »
In November 2024 Angela Merkel published her autobiography Freiheit. The book is more than just a look back at her time as Germany’s first female Chancellor. It’s a thoughtful exploration of the key moments in global politics during her leadership. What I really enjoyed about the book is that Merkel doesn’t just tell the story. She reveals the emotions, reasoning, and internal struggles behind her decisions and critically reflects on them. If you are interested in exploring the contents of the book together, let’s grab a cup of coffee and dive into it. Read more »
In the world of personal productivity, it is nothing new that emails and meetings are time wasters. Yet, there are dozens of meetings per week (executives spend more than 20 hours per week in meetings), and we spend roughly 30 % of our workdays on email. And yes meetings and emails both can be valuable. However, many of them aren’t. Read more »
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Life is a series of negotiations, at least if you believe Harvard Business Review. In the corporate world you talk about contracts, hire people, give feedback and sometimes let them go. You set deadlines, decide what needs to get done and talk about how much it’ll cost. You work to get everyone on the same page. But it’s not just about boardrooms or business deals. You negotiate when you split chores with a partner, decide where to go for dinner, buy a car, or plan a family trip. Sometimes you say yes. Sometimes no. And sometimes, you just need a little more time. Read more »
Negotiation is everywhere. Whether you’re closing a business deal, asking for a raise, or simply deciding on where to go for dinner, you’re negotiating. But here’s the thing: most people approach negotiation the wrong way. They think it’s about compromise, about meeting in the middle. But what if I told you that splitting the difference often means leaving value on the table? Read more »
Negotiation isn’t just for business deals- It’s a skill we use every day, from asking for a raise to deciding where to eat with friends. The ability to communicate clearly, find common ground, and confidently ask for what you want can make a huge difference in your success and happiness. When you know how to negotiate well, you don’t just settle: you create better opportunities. In this article, I dig into the core insights from Getting to Yes - a book developed within the Harvard Negotiation Project by professors Roger Fisher & William Ury. Read more »
Lately, generative AI has been making its mark in many areas. In the world of personal productivity, especially when working with text is affected as these AI models are incredibly good at handling text. Many productivity enthusiasts have incorporated generative AI in their workflows. Do you have a lot of information to dig through? Let generative AI summarize it for you. But generative AI isn’t just great at summarizing text - it can also create entirely new content from just a small amount of information. Give it a bunch of bullet points and within seconds you get a well-crafted text. But there is a catch. Read more »