Rethinkography: The House Number 2 as a Metaphor for Duality in Decision-Making

„Every decision is a gateway to a new reality. To choose is to claim sovereignty over one’s own life.”

The Metaphor of House Number 2 in Self-Management

The cover image depicts a plain house façade adorned with the number 2 – an ostensibly ordinary scene that, upon deeper reflection, unveils a profound metaphor for self-management in the realm of decision-making. The number 2 embodies duality, the perpetual interplay of alternatives, and the inherent dichotomies that shape our existence: right or wrong, yes or no, left or right. Within the context of self-management, it encapsulates the challenge of choosing between options without succumbing to decision paralysis.

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Rethinking: Narrative Evasion – When Leaders Substitute Decisions with Stories

„Narratives justify, but action transforms.“

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Why Leadership Cannot Be Reduced to Narratives – Misconceptions, Fallacies, and Toxic Mindsets

Leadership is synonymous with responsibility – responsibility for decisions, for progress, for transformation. Yet time and again, we observe that leaders do not refrain from taking action due to rational analysis or substantive strategic considerations, but rather retreat behind narratives that may sound plausible yet lack genuine substance. This phenomenon, which can be termed Narrative Evasion, is widespread and insidious, precisely because it masquerades as logical reasoning.

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RethinkingAcademy: Leadership Excellence – The Reckless Neglect of Future Soft Skills Development in Leadership

This Rethinking Impulse challenges leaders to break free from outdated mindsets, embrace Future Soft Skills, and navigate uncertainty with emotional intelligence, adaptability, and ethical decision-making – because leadership excellence in the modern world depends on more than just technical expertise.

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Rethinkography: The Wisdom of Awareness – Emotional Intelligence as the Key to True Self-Leadership

“I recognise my emotions as the compass of my awareness. I understand them, harness them, and make decisions with clarity, composure, and wisdom.”

The Metaphor of the Graffiti ‘Cogno’ in Self-Management

The Latin word Cogno is the conjugated present form of cognoscere (“I recognise” / “I know”), embodying the active dimension of awareness and comprehension – a conscious, ongoing process of acquiring and integrating knowledge. As a graffiti inscription, it conveys a profound symbolism: awareness is not static or finite but an evolving phenomenon shaped by interaction with the world. Graffiti itself is an act of spontaneous self-expression, often a gesture of defiance or self-assertion. Thus, it stands as a powerful metaphor for one of the central challenges of self-management: the imperative to continuously reflect on oneself and one’s emotions while making deliberate, conscious decisions about one’s actions.

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Rethinking: Leadership Excellence – The Reckless Neglect of Future Soft Skills Development in Leadership

„Rethink or be left behind.“

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What it’s all about

Leadership has never been a static discipline. It is a living, evolving process – one that either adapts with the times or becomes obsolete. In an era of rapid technological transformation, shifting labour markets, and evolving expectations of leadership, dismissing the development of Future Soft Skills as secondary is a grievous error. And yet, this is precisely what is happening: these indispensable capabilities are being recklessly neglected – often out of ignorance, frequently due to misjudgment, and not uncommonly as a result of conscious resistance to change.

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Rethinkography: The Metaphor of Transience and the Art of Adaptability

„Flexibility fuels success – rigidity breeds stagnation.“

The Metaphor of Transience – Why Adaptability is the Key

The cove image depicts the word “BONE” in a dynamic graffiti style – a compelling visual metaphor for transience, change, and adaptability. Graffiti, by its very nature, is ephemeral. It can be painted over, erased, or replaced by new works. Much like human existence and professional challenges, graffiti is never static; it is an expression of a moment, constantly evolving over time.

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Rethinkography: The Evolution of Goals – Adaptability as the Key to Self-Mastery

“With every change, I grow – because I remain fluid, I recognise new opportunities.”

The Metaphor: A Goal in Flux

The featured image presents a target with multiple concentric circles – its edges imperfect, its paper slightly crumpled. This serves as a powerful metaphor for life’s reality: goals are not permanently affixed; they evolve over time. They are not rigid constructs but fluid, ever-shifting entities.

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RethinkingAcademy: Rethinkability – The Ability to Rethink as the Key to Transformation

This Rethinking Impulse challenges the way we perceive change, urging us to embrace Rethinkability – the conscious ability to question, adapt, and reshape our thought patterns to navigate an ever-evolving world.

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Rethinking Momentum – The Story of a Runner Who Outran Himself

In the abyssal darkness of the void, a lone silhouette emerges – an ethereal figure propelled forward at breathtaking speed, a shadow severed from its past, surging unstoppably into the future. This is not merely the image of a runner in motion; it is an allegory of the perpetual struggle between stagnation and progress, between the comfort of habit and the challenge of change.

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Rethinking Begins with Rethinkability: The Ability to Rethink as the Key to Transformation

“I acknowledge that my thinking is not fixed. I open myself to new perspectives, challenge my assumptions, and actively shape my future.”

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What is Rethinkability?

Rethinkability is the ability to consciously question and realign established thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviours. It is not merely about change but about a deliberate, strategic process of rethinking – an advanced cognitive competence that extends far beyond conventional problem-solving. Rethinkability forms the very core of Rethinking: it determines whether individuals remain trapped in stagnation or embrace growth, whether organisations falter or sustain their future viability.

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