VUCA - salomons.coach

31 Jan

The VUCA survival guide for managers

In today’s fast-changing world, leaders must navigate Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA) with confidence. As a leadership coach, trainer, and keynote speaker, I help organizations and leaders master VUCA leadership by developing agility, resilience, and strategic foresight. Through coaching, interactive training, and inspiring keynotes, I equip leaders with practical strategies to turn uncertainty into opportunity. Whether you're leading...

21 Jan

Why people abandon their principles (sometimes)

Why do visionary leaders sometimes abandon their principles when the pressure mounts? Decisions like Meta ceasing fact-checking or Elon Musk supporting divisive figures highlight the complex interplay of fear, short-term thinking, and herd mentality in leadership. This blog explores the psychological and organizational dynamics behind these behaviors and offers actionable strategies to help leaders stay authentic, aligned with their...

11 Jan

What’s in Your Leadership “Shopping Cart”? Shaping Your Narrative for Growth

What’s in your leadership “shopping cart”? The narratives we tell ourselves shape our identity, decisions, and effectiveness as leaders. This post explores the "Shopping Cart Theory" as a metaphor for self-reflection, highlighting how minor actions reveal deeper leadership qualities. By examining what you carry—accomplishments, fears, or values—you can reshape your story to unlock growth, authenticity, and resilience. Discover how...

04 Jan

Exponential growth through self-awareness

Boosting Your Self-Awareness: Free Online Course (60 Minutes) Unlock the power of self-awareness to transform your leadership and personal life! In this dynamic course, you’ll discover how self-awareness enhances decision-making, emotional intelligence, and resilience at work, while also fostering stronger relationships, emotional well-being, and authentic living privately. With practical tools and actionable steps, you’ll learn to reflect effectively and create...

15 Dec

VUCA defined (again, but more readable)

landscape with mountains and VUCA in front

VUCA—volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity—defines today’s fast-changing business world. Leaders face rapid change, unclear outcomes, and interconnected challenges daily. Recognizing VUCA in action helps leaders respond effectively. By understanding its components and adopting agile strategies, leaders can make better decisions, build clarity, and guide their teams through uncertainty with confidence.

17 Nov

DI&B is all about heart and mind

"Leading Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DI&B) effectively requires balancing empathy with strategy. In today’s VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) world, DI&B leadership isn’t just ethical—it’s essential for team resilience and innovation. This article explores my experiences and the top challenges leaders face: unconscious bias, resistance to change, and measuring impact. Offering practical guidelines, do’s and don’ts, and the role...

12 Nov

Reflecting on the first VUCA@Work event

On November 1, we hosted our first “VUCA@Work” web event, an engaging 90-minute session aimed at helping leaders navigate Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. The event featured real-world examples, interactive discussions, and essential coping strategies, such as scenario planning, data-driven decision-making, and fostering psychological safety. Attendees left with practical tools for emotional resilience, agile decision-making, and transparent communication. This...

08 Nov

Cooping with VUCA at Work – Web-event Recording

It’s become a trendy managerial acronym: VUCA, short for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, and a catchall for “Hey, it’s crazy out there!” (HBR). It’s also misleading: VUCA conflates four distinct types of challenges that demand four distinct types of responses. That makes it difficult to know how to approach a challenging situation and easy to use VUCA as...

11 Oct

The power of vulnerability

By salomons.coach
In Blog, Business, Coaching, Newsletter, Video
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Brené Brown’s TED Talk, "The Power of Vulnerability," is a powerful exploration of human connection, courage, and the discomfort we feel when we open ourselves up to others. Brown, a research professor, is known for her work on shame, courage, and vulnerability, and this talk is perhaps her most famous. Here’s a breakdown of its key ideas and why...

20 Sep

Understanding and navigating VUCA in the Business World

Man in front of VUCA screen presenting opening slide of VUCA@Work web-event

In today’s fast-paced business environment, leaders face constant Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA). I offer tailored VUCA leadership workshops, drawing from two years of experience working with organizations like ASML. These workshops, ranging from 2 hours to full-day programs, help leaders build resilience, agility, and strategic vision to navigate challenges. Join an upcoming workshop or book a customized...