From practice

Leading from Afar

I work in leadership positions but I’m almost never in the office. Some say this sounds impossible. I think it’s the perfect match. In many of my roles as an interim leader, I’m not in the same city as the company I’m working with, and despite engagements that typically last six months or more, I choose not to relocate. Instead, I work remotely. This approach often raises eyebrows during contract negotiations, with concerns like, “You should be in the office at least twice a month for a few days.”
Digital transformation

Bite-sized transformation: Evolving organizations one step at a time

The word "transformation" has lost its spark. It appears again and again on executive slide decks and in political speeches, leaving many feeling frustrated. With the world facing multiple crises, grand promises of transformation often fall flat. They seem too big to swallow.
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?