Praise at work

A clap on zoom isn’t enough

If you know me, you know I’m not the kind of person who throws compliments around all the time. And yet, I’m convinced: There’s far too little praise in German workplaces and when it happens, it’s often done wrong. Praise is a powerful tool.
Meaning and responsibility

Stop waiting for fulfillment at work

Almost everyone I talk to wants their job to feel meaningful. Not just manageable. Not just something that pays the bills. But something that allows them to grow, contribute, and feel connected. I get that. Here are seven steps to take fulfillment into your own hands.
Dinner talk

What makes a good work life?

I’m writing this after coming home from a dinner with friends, and strangely, no one was complaining about their job. No venting, no horror stories about impossible bosses or soul-crushing deadlines. As I sat there, I wondered: Has our rebellious attitude toward work mellowed out? Have we all just been molded into quiet acceptance?