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“Up to what point could you follow me?”

Caspar — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:05:04 +0000

Over the years, I have become increasingly aware of what drains my energy and what fuels it. More importantly, I have learned to see and acknowledge that this often comes down to the smallest things. A sharp or dismissive remark in a meeting used to completely drain me, without me even realizing why. But there [...]

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Is workplace loyalty a thing of the past?

Caspar — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:45:13 +0000

Employee engagement is dropping. But that is not the whole story. Globally, only 20 percent of employees feel truly engaged at work, according to the latest report by Gallup. Our first reflex is to ask: why are they tuning out? But turn the question around: “What if employers are becoming less and less engaged with [...]

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Nice guys finish last

Caspar — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:37:14 +0000

"Nice guys finish last" I hear the same cliché surprisingly often whenever I say that I value kind people—especially at work. Early in my career, I made it to the final round for several jobs, only to be told that the other candidate had "more of a competitive edge." As if kindness were somehow the [...]

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“Oh right, we already have three in-house coaches.”

Caspar — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:15:34 +0000

“Oh right, we already have three in-house coaches.” No… that’s not what I do. In fact, that’s exactly the difference. I hear this surprisingly often when I explain that I work as an embedded coach. It’s a positive development that more and more organizations are bringing in coaches. The traditional model is very valuable, especially [...]

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If I were CEO…

Caspar — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:27:58 +0000

“If I were CEO, I would make coaching mandatory.” A friend said that to me recently. She believes this because, with her extensive work experience, she sees that almost everyone nowadays tries to perform under high pressure in organizations that continuously change or demand the utmost from people. The more I think about it, the [...]

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Could you be a bit more visible?

Caspar — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:37:07 +0000

It is one of the most common requests in the business world. Managers and directors regularly hear this comment during performance reviews. It sounds straightforward, but in practice it often leaves people confused. Because what does it actually mean? What exactly is wrong with the current situation? What is the intention? Does it literally mean [...]

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Micromanagement

Caspar — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:28:26 +0000

For many leaders, micromanagement feels like a noble pursuit of perfection. Some don’t realise they’re doing it. Others do realise, but simply can’t help themselves. Micromanagement often stems from a sense of commitment, responsibility or the pressure of ultimate accountability from shareholders, the supervisory board or the organisation itself. It’s not about doing everything flawlessly, [...]

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Sorry, it took longer than expected…

Caspar — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:24:17 +0000

‘Sorry, it took longer than expected’... and just like that, your half-hour becomes a quarter of an hour. Someone has carefully prepared for an important meeting with their manager. After some back-and-forth scheduling, they manage to find a half-hour slot in the diary. Enough, you might think, to have a proper discussion. The employee is [...]

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Constantly on the defensive

Caspar — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:19:04 +0000

Some working relationships constantly put you on the defensive. And that’s no coincidence. I once worked with a manager who made me feel constantly on the defensive. It was as if I was already 1-0 down before I’d even started. And the longer it went on, the angrier I became. Because it didn’t feel right [...]

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A single drop from the North Sea says it all

Caspar — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:09:35 +0000

A saying that has always stayed with me: If you take a single drop from the North Sea and analyse it, you will know the composition of the entire sea. That idea is surprisingly applicable to organisations. Take this ‘drop’, for example: someone moves on to a new role. The way in which this is [...]

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