This has probably happened to all of us at some stage: We witness somebody who steps out of line and tackles a challenge in a whole new fashion, violating all the guidelines and rules. And then that person is incredibly successful. In order to achieve the extraordinary, we must not let circumstances rule us. It’s…
DetailsThis witty quote of Polish-German author Gabriel Laub seems to suggest that there are people without any imagination. Fortunately this is not true; everybody has imagination. Some are aware of it and like to use it when looking for difficult solutions and extraordinary ideas. Some need encouragement and inspiration and are surprised about what unexpected…
DetailsBig ideas or powerful solutions rarely come by having a team just sit around a conference table. Movement and action, however, naturally drive thoughts, ideas, creativity and out-of-box thinking. While conventional round-table teams limit themselves both physically and mentally, Power-Facilitation teams are challenged to move, to act, to get their minds moving, and to clear…
DetailsIn the course of our tightly scheduled work and private life, we rarely find the time to really contemplate. To contemplate means to become aware, to use all our faculties, and to reflect. It means being able to distinguish what is truly important from what is not quite so important, and to explore new directions.…
Details“The secret of getting ahead is getting started” (Mark Twain, US author). However, especially when you are faced with difficult challenges, getting started can be quite tough. All the more so when it transpires – or when you fear it might transpire – that tested routines and approaches will not serve to address the issue…
DetailsIf only it were that easy. Because how can we expect to harvest if we do not prepare the soil for the seedlings and do not attend to their care? But we still believe in the simple formula “You reap what you sow” in so many spheres of life – including business, where goals are…
Details… is such an ancient piece of worldly wisdom that we cannot trace its origins. Some say that the Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu first came up with it (around the 6th century B.C.), but this is by no means certain. Its obvious truthfulness is a matter of certainty though – and anyone who has ever had…
Details… is the conviction of the half-hearted and the cautious. To always be on the safe side may protect you from unpleasant surprises. But it also prevents the wonderful surprises, unexpected impressions and unusual perspectives which open up to the brave and the curious. Business projects are hardly ever the arena for courage and curiosity.…
Details… you can do it” (Walt Disney). Imagination is the inner power of envisioning that manages to overcome mental block and inspires unexpectedly high performance. This is true for the might of your own imagination as well as for the visionary power of companies. Visions give us the energy and motivation to achieve the seemingly…
DetailsInspiration enlightens our thoughts, leading to personal growth and breakthrough results. Inspiration comes to us from people, from the environment and from thought stimulation. Inspiration hits those who are open-minded and curious. Inspiration works individually, yet has the power to blow the mind of everybody, especially when inspiration bounces in teams from one individual to…
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