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Masks, Ghosts, and Team Spirit: What Halloween Can Teach Us About Authentic Leadership

A Rethinking Impulse by Klaus-Dieter Thill

Rethinking Leadership: How Halloween Inspires Authentic Employee Engagement

Halloween, that singular season when costumes and masks take centre stage, offers unexpected insights into the world of leadership. In professional settings, we too wear “masks” to conceal insecurities or vulnerabilities. Through the lens of Rethinking – a paradigm shift towards authenticity, trust, and enduring development – Halloween becomes a powerful metaphor, prompting us to reconsider traditional leadership patterns and embrace more sustainable practices.

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Rethinking: Leadership Principles as a Foundation for Sustainable Success

A Rethinking Impulse by Klaus-Dieter Thill

What it’s all about

In an ever-evolving world, principles transcend mere rules or rigid directives; they serve as the steadfast foundation upon which every decision, action, and interaction of a leader rests. Within the context of Rethinking, principles unlock a new dimension: they demand not only a consciousness of one’s own actions but also a continuous willingness to reflect, adapt, and grow. For leaders, this means understanding principles as dynamic guides – deeply rooted in personal identity yet open to change and innovation.

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Leadership: Will AI Take Over My Job?

A Rethinking Impulse by Klaus-Dieter Thill

The Issue at Hand

In recent years, the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undeniably demonstrated its potential to fundamentally transform the business world. Particularly in the realm of process automation, leaders across the globe have cautiously begun to recognise and harness the benefits of AI. From automating repetitive tasks to enhancing data processing efficiency, the introduction of AI-based systems has already brought tangible advantages to many organisations.
Yet, despite these technological advancements, a critical issue remains largely unaddressed: the potential replacement of leaders themselves by AI. Few take the time to reflect on the fact that AI could one day replace them too. This blind spot in understanding AI stems not only from a lack of engagement with the technology but also from deeper structural and psychological reasons that prevent leaders from fully confronting the possibility of their own dispensability.

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Rethinking Leadership: The Flywheel Concept as the Key to Sustainable Success in the Digital Age

A Rethinking Impulse by Klaus-Dieter Thill

What It’s About

The Flywheel concept, first introduced by Jim Collins in his work on corporate leadership, is a revolutionary approach aimed at propelling organisations into a self-sustaining cycle of success through continuous momentum. Yet, to fully grasp and apply this concept as a leader, a profound, multi-faceted rethinking is required – a fresh approach to thinking that embraces philosophical, psychological, depth psychology, and occupational psychology perspectives. What does it mean to truly understand the Flywheel in the context of modern leadership, and how can it be effectively implemented in an ever-digitising world? This essay explores the various dimensions of the Flywheel concept, demonstrating why it is critical for self-management and leadership practices in the contemporary landscape.

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Rethinking Leadership: The Second Brain Method as a Key to Success in the Digital Age

A Rethinking Impulse by Klaus-Dieter Thill

What it’s all about

In today’s complex work environment, characterised by a constant flow of information and increasing digital demands, leaders are expected not only to be agile and flexible but also to develop a profound structure in their self-management. This is where the “Second Brain” method by Tiago Forte comes into play. It offers an innovative approach to organising thoughts and information in a way that not only enhances leaders’ efficiency but also sustainably improves their creative and strategic abilities. But what are the deeper implications and challenges of this method from a rethinking perspective, and why should it be seen as particularly relevant in the context of digitisation?

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Employee Assistance Programmes: A Rethinking Tool for Forward-Thinking Leaders

A Rethinking Impulse by Klaus-Dieter Thill

What it’s all about

In a workplace increasingly characterised by complexity and rapid change, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) are assuming a pivotal role in corporate leadership. Far beyond their purely administrative function, these programmes reflect a deeply embedded ethical and psychological understanding of leadership. They signify a shift from the traditional performance- and outcome-driven leadership approach towards a more human-centred philosophy, placing both employee wellbeing and sustainable corporate success at the heart of leadership. From the perspective of the necessity for rethinking, this discussion explores the philosophical, psychological, and occupational psychological dimensions of Employee Assistance Programmes, examining how they shape both a leader’s self-management and their relationships with employees in both the present and future.

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