Although we often make things appear differently, our brain consists of not one but three brains: the cognitive, the emotional and the instinctive brain. Our cognitive brain has only recently developed in evolution. However, it behaves like a dominant owner who thinks he knows everything better. As a result, the wisdom of our other brains is rather neglected. The emotional brain, with the … [Read more...] about The wisdom of our reptile brain
The team as a living organism
Within every living organism there is the natural power to "mature naturally". This also applies to teams and organizations. The various participants thereby represent the various elements that can flourish together. Provided that the diversity is celebrated and is seen as the basis for being and becoming successful. The reality is unfortunately often different. A sense of insecurity, differences … [Read more...] about The team as a living organism
The first contact as a diagnostic tool
When you have to wait a long time on your first business appointment, you sometimes suspect what time it is. Here one has an issue with time. And if you are sharply corrected for a certain choice of words at the first meeting, chances are that spontaneity is under pressure here. Or if you notice that you are on the alert in the first interaction and you are defensive, safety can prove to be an … [Read more...] about The first contact as a diagnostic tool
Safety as a basic condition for a healthy dialogue
To improve cooperation within a team, a healthy, open dialogue is indispensable. This way the diversity of insights is optimally utilized and people feel sincerely heard and involved. For assignments in the field of collaboration, therefore, I always ask questions about how the internal dialogue is experienced during intake interviews with individual employees. Regularly I get back that the … [Read more...] about Safety as a basic condition for a healthy dialogue
The hidden value of acceptance
Acceptance was a word that did not really appear in my vocabulary. It was a word that I had trouble with and where I quickly drew a dirty face. Until I was confronted with it during training that precisely that stopped me in my personal development. It felt like a paradox because I always believed mainly in the makeable world and therefore in the man who can be made. With a focus on eternal … [Read more...] about The hidden value of acceptance