You want to move forward. But something inside you pulls the brakes.
Look again. That “something” might be… you.
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Rethinkography: When You Are the Obstacle on Your Own Path
Tag: Self Management
Rethinking vs Traditional Problem-Solving – Why Conventional Methods Fail in Professional and Personal Life
The Essence of the Matter
Problem-solving is a fundamental human capability. From the invention of the wheel to artificial intelligence, progress has always been driven by our ability to overcome obstacles. Yet, while the world around us is evolving at an unprecedented pace, one thing remains surprisingly constant: the way we approach problems.
RethinkingAcademy: Rethinking as the Ultimate Lever for Personal Power
This Rethinking Impulse transforms Personal Power from a passive trait into an active force, using Reflect, Analyze, Advance to dismantle limiting beliefs, foster self-mastery, and create a life of autonomy and fulfillment.
Article Identifier: THOR5175
The Rethinking Friday Impulse: Do you end the week exhausted – or enriched?
„Exhaustion rarely stems from excessive work alone; more often, it is the consequence of insufficient meaning.“
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Rethinking as the Ultimate Lever for Personal Power
„True strength does not lie in dominion over others, but in the mastery of one’s own mind. Those who master Rethinking hold the ultimate power: the power to shape their lives on their own terms.”
Defining Personal Power
Personal Power is the ability to consciously direct one’s life, make autonomous decisions, and navigate challenges with inner strength and clarity. It should not be mistaken for external authority or social status; rather, it represents a deeply ingrained internal force that empowers individuals to act with purpose and intent, independent of external circumstances.
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RethinkingAcademy: Narrative Evasion – When Leaders Substitute Decisions with Stories
This Rethinking Impulse challenges the pervasive yet invisible leadership trap of Narrative Evasion, where storytelling replaces decisive action, exposing how leaders unconsciously construct narratives to justify inaction, maintain authority, and avoid responsibility – while offering a clear pathway to break free and lead with courage, clarity, and decisive action.
Article Identifier: THOR5173
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.“
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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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.
Rethinking: Leadership Excellence – The Reckless Neglect of Future Soft Skills Development in Leadership
„Rethink or be left behind.“
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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