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 momentum, confidence, and long-term success for their teams and organizations.
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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 dictating hours or presence. Using his iterative Way of Working — assignment > diagnostics > co-creation delivery evaluation...
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17 Jan

What Harvard Business Review has really taught us about coaching

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Over the past decade, Harvard Business Review has shown that coaching is not about fixing people—it's about helping leaders rise. HBR highlights coaching as a collaborative partnership that strengthens self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to navigate complexity. From executive development to performance and long-term growth, the research is clear: coaching improves leadership behavior, deepens team trust, and creates healthier, more resilient organizations. At its core, effective coaching is built on listening, reflective questioning, aligned goals, and honest accountability—exactly...
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