The Lean Startup
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A must-read for anyone building a startup (or thinking about doing so). And anyone working in, or desiring to work in Innovation.
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What Every BODY is Saying
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Be it this book, or another, I think everyone can benefit from getting better at "reading" people. -
#CareerPlaybook 013: Every situation has something positive to it
Every situation has something positive to it - or will trigger something positive later on, even if it's just learning something that will help you in the future. -
#CareerPlaybook 012: Learning The Art of Negotiation is helpful for everyone
A lot of good things in life come after negotiation - learning the basics of negotiation can benefit anyone. -
Why helping others?
Why helping others? It takes (valuable) time. Is it worth it? Are questions I am getting lately…. let me share an example… -
#CareerPlaybook 011: Putting yourself in the other one's shoes
(your shoe size does not matter) -
The music lover's best kept secret? Custom IEMs.
I use this for a lot of my working time, and every commute or business travel for the last decade. -
Disappointed by Linkedin
I am somewhat disappointed by Linkedin. When I signed up 13 years ago, the premise was that you could build your professional network - a digital Rollodex. -
#CareerPlaybook 010: The present is our future's past
Hope I did not make your head hurt with that title. But I do think this way a lot, and it helps guide my decisions in the present. -
#CareerPlaybook 009: Outsourcing Tasks (are you still doing everything yourself?)
Ultimately, it is not about doing everything oneself. Low-value tasks should be delegated. Tasks for which your skills are not good enough, should be delegated. -
#CareerPlaybook 008: Being in control of your day (with a jar of pickles)
"The bad news is, time flies. The good news is, you're the pilot" -
#CareerPlaybook 007: Why having a goal matters
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\"You don't need to mansplain to me\"
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#CareerPlaybook 006: There are no problems, only challenges
A simple word change leading to a mindset and perception shift. -
I am seriously considering being part of the first colons to Mars. You?
Elon Musk’s space colonisation plan, with a colony on Mars, is taking shape and it is mind-blowing 🤯. -
#CareerPlaybook 005: Asking for blunt feedback (and how to handle it)
Getting feedback is a critical step in the process of improving anything - especially yourself or your work. -
FollowUpThen: Are you struggling to consistently follow-up on (your) emails?
a staple of my productivity stack for the last 5+ years.. -
#CareerPlaybook 004: The Jerry Maguire play (and how to make it work for you)
Are you frustrated by how your company is currently executing? Or you just want a specific promotion? The Jerry Maguire play could unlock it for you. -
#CareerPlaybook 003: Walking Meetings
There is really no reason to not do some of your meetings walking outside. -
Home Office: Controllers
I am a fan of using the right tool for the job -
#CareerPlaybook 002: Imposter syndrome is more widespread than you think
I come across as confident, yet I had imposter syndrome every step of the way in my career. I'm thankful for it. -
#CareerPlaybook 001: Always Be Learning (and How To)
Learning is the best investment you can make in yourself. It will pay dividends over time. And it has become much easier than in the past. -
#CareerPlaybook 000: Introduction
CareerPlaybook will be a series of posts from me this year. -
Embedding the success question into the design or selection of a project
I love that excerpt from Tim Ferris’ podcast with Adam Grant. -
Are You Selling Aspirin, a Vaccine or a Vitamin?
For the last 10 years or so, I have been using this concept in a lot of sales trainings and sales presentations.