Dealing with excessive self-demand: A guide for managers

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Many managers have excessive expectations of themselves. This leads to stress, burnout and permanent dissatisfaction. The path from an unrealistically high level of expectations to a normality of demands on oneself is not easy, but it is necessary for long-term success and personal well-being. This article will explore how leaders can recognise their excessive expectations of themselves and reduce them to a healthy level.

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The power of attractiveness: Influences on the management of employees

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Attractiveness is a concept that finds meaning in many different ways and contexts. It ranges from physical attraction and emotional attraction to intellectual and professional attraction. Attractiveness plays a central role in the management of employees, manifesting itself in various facets and can have far-reaching effects on the dynamics within a team and the success of an organisation. This paper examines the different dimensions of attractiveness and analyses their impact on leadership.

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Acting coaching for managers: A sensible investment in modern leadership skills?

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There are a variety of ways for managers to improve their skills and strengthen their leadership qualities. One interesting and increasingly popular method is acting coaching, which aims to integrate acting techniques into everyday leadership. But does it really make sense for a manager to utilise this unusual form of coaching, and what impact does it have on authenticity and confidence?

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The five most common thinking errors made by managers and their psychological backgrounds

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Every day, managers are faced with a multitude of decisions that significantly influence the direction and success of their area of responsibility. However, despite their experience and expertise, they are not immune to cognitive biases and thinking errors that can negatively influence their decision-making. These often have deep-rooted psychological backgrounds that shape human thinking and behaviour. This article explains five of the most common thinking errors that managers make in their day-to-day work and the psychological mechanisms that underlie these errors.

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The situation analysis: A cornerstone for successful strategic thinking

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The ability to think strategically enables managers to realistically anticipate future situations and make well-founded decisions in order to achieve long-term goals. Situational awareness plays a decisive role as the first step in this process. A thorough situation analysis minimises risks, identifies opportunities and threats, prioritises goals, increases adaptability and improves clarity and communication. Decision-makers have a range of tools at their disposal to carry this out. These include SWOT analysis, PESTEL analysis, Porter’s five forces model, scenario analysis, value chain analysis, benchmarking, the balanced scorecard, stakeholder analysis and resource and capability analysis.

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The importance of self-development for managers and the consequences of neglecting it

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Leadership self-development is the continuous process by which managers and executives develop their skills, knowledge and personality traits to meet the changing demands of the modern business world. This process is characterised by initiative and a desire to improve personal and professional skills. This includes learning new leadership styles, understanding market trends and developing a flexible mindset.

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Future Skills: Positive leadership as a model for success

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Positive leadership is increasingly gaining acceptance as the preferred leadership approach, as it clearly sets itself apart from traditional leadership methods. This approach emphasizes a strengths orientation, the promotion of positive emotions, a sense of purpose, relationship orientation, performance recognition and a holistic approach. These principles, which are based on scientific findings from positive psychology, have been proven to have positive effects on health, satisfaction and corporate success.

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The devastating consequences of inconsistent leadership

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A professional leader inspires, motivates and steers their team towards common goals. But what happens when a manager is inconsistent in their leadership style? This misbehavior has a significant negative impact on the team and ultimately on the entire company. In this article, we will explore the various disadvantages associated with an inconsistent leadership style.

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Trust and control in management: Criteria for determining the balance

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Trust between managers and employees forms the foundation for successful cooperation and increases motivation and productivity. At the same time, control is essential to ensure that set goals are achieved and quality standards are met. The challenge for managers is to find the right balance between trust and control. But where exactly is the boundary? What criteria can be used to determine how far trust can go and when control is absolutely necessary?

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Futurized Skills in leadership

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The demands on leaders have expanded significantly over time and, taking current developments into account, require a new set of skills known as “futurized skills”. These future-oriented skills are crucial to operating successfully in a dynamic, digital and globalised working environment. This article looks at what is meant by futurised skills and why they are essential for the leaders of tomorrow.

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