It’s always the small things that make a big difference. Whether it is cheering us up, making us feel engaged, challenging our sense of belonging, or questioning our existence, it’s often the small stuff. Speaking of inclusion, it is easy to discuss in theory. On paper, it is as obvious as our human rights and… Read More The Little Things That Matter: Thinking About Social Inclusion at Work

A couple of weeks ago, dear Bilge Apak Sato shared with us a survey on portfolio careers by Andreia Fernandes. I learned that this survey is part of a thesis for a CAS in Positive Psychology at the University of Zurich and was created with the kind support of the Competence Centre for Diversity &… Read More A New Career Perspective: My Encounter with Portfolio Careers

Over 10 years ago, I attended a business training focused on work-life balance. That’s what we called it back then; now, it’s simply referred to as ‘finding balance in life.’ One activity from that training stands out vividly in my memory: we had a glass bottle, full at the start, and several empty glasses. We… Read More Balancing the bottle: Energy and recovery

I just read a book summary of “Leading with Vulnerability” by Jacob Morgan on getAbstract, and it really got me thinking. Among the behaviors exhibited by vulnerable leaders, two particularly resonated with me: paying attention and being genuine. Reflecting on past experiences, I’ve sat through too many meetings feeling disappointed because some of the leaders… Read More Paying attention and being genuine

Why wait for the end of year salary increase and performance bonus announcements when you can cultivate a culture of continuous recognition and reward? Such a culture can maintain high morale and encourage a sense of achievement throughout the year. However, is creating this culture as straightforward as it sounds? Based on my experience in… Read More From Milestones to Moments: Personalizing Recognition in the Workplace