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09 Nov

When managers disengage: how leadership apathy fuels team disconnection

After my last post — “Is it time to stay or move on?” — someone asked, “What about disengaged managers?” It’s a fair question — and maybe the real one. Research shows only one in four managers is engaged, and when leaders disconnect, their teams follow. Disengagement often starts when managers stop reflecting on why they lead. Regular reflection...

04 Jul

Team building with core qualities of Daniel Ofman (incl. Dutch version)

The Core Quadrants by Daniel Ofman are an effective tool for team building, helping teams understand individual dynamics and how to collaborate better. By identifying core qualities, pitfalls, challenges, and allergies, teams gain insights into strengths and areas for growth. For example, one team member’s creativity (core quality) may lead to chaos (pitfall), while another’s structure (core quality) could...

27 Jun

Debunking the Ikigai venn diagram myth

book cover with ikigai written in Japanese

Discover the true essence of Ikigai—far beyond the popular Venn diagram. Rooted in Japanese culture, Ikigai is about finding joy and purpose in the small, meaningful moments of everyday life. Learn how this concept has been misunderstood and how embracing its authentic meaning can lead to a more fulfilling existence.

20 Jun

How decision-making impacts team performance

Strong decision-making is the cornerstone of effective leadership. It provides clarity, empowers teams, and ensures agility in complex situations. By defining problems accurately, gathering diverse perspectives, and taking decisive action, leaders can reduce inefficiency and build trust. Decision-making isn’t just about choosing the right path—it’s about fostering alignment and learning from outcomes. When leaders approach decisions systematically, they create...

13 Jun

How the Brain Changes Itself – Learning is Forever!

Lara Boyd’s TEDx talk reveals one of the most empowering discoveries in neuroscience: you are constantly shaping your brain. Through your behavior, habits, and even your mistakes, your brain rewires itself. This phenomenon is called neuroplasticity—and it means that change is always possible.

06 Jun

Cameras On or Off? What Really Happens in Virtual Meetings — and Why It Matters for Listening, Energy, and Connection

By salomons.coach
In Blog, Teams & Collaboration, VUCA & Leadership
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Cameras On or Off? New research from Harvard, MIT, and Stanford reveals that virtual presence affects our energy, focus, and connection in complex ways. Cameras on foster trust, empathy, and visibility — ideal for one-on-one coaching and emotionally rich conversations. Cameras off reduce fatigue and sharpen deep listening, especially in large meetings where constant visibility causes cognitive overload. The key...

30 May

RESET TO RISE: A Proven Team Coaching Approach

High-performing teams don’t emerge by accident — they are built through a deliberate sequence of reflection, reset, alignment, and growth. My Reset → Align → Rise framework guides leaders and teams through this journey. We begin by exploring energy, values, and alignment, before surfacing truths and rebuilding the foundations of trust, safety, and purpose. From there, we clarify priorities,...

23 May

Experience as a Superpower in a VUCA World

Recently, Annette Magnusson, HR Director at Citymail Sweden, shared an inspiring reflection on LinkedIn about age and experience. Her words resonated with me, because they touch on a theme that often remains overlooked in organizations: the power of experience in

16 May

When Habits Take Over: Reclaiming Ownership and Outcomes at Work

The COVID years gave us flexibility — and many teams kept it. Yet what began as empowerment slowly turned into routine. Offices stay quiet midweek, but results don’t automatically follow. The issue isn’t hybrid work itself; it’s the gradual loss of ownership for outcomes. In this blog, Jan Salomons explores how leaders can rebuild clarity, accountability, and rhythm without...

09 May

Is It Time to Stay or Move On? Why Regular Career Reflection Makes You a Stronger Leader

By salomons.coach
In Blog, Self & Personal Growth, VUCA & Leadership
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In today’s fast-changing workplace, leaders and teams benefit from regularly reflecting on whether their current environment still supports their energy, growth, and purpose. Using a structured reflection questionnaire, I help leaders gain clarity on what strengthens or drains them — and whether they should stay, adjust, or move on. The same process transforms teams by uncovering hidden dynamics, restoring...