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Two years. Millions of Euros for "perfect" processes. Zero results. (The high cost of zero pragmatism)
The second things get uncomfortable, everyone retreats behind the process. ย We try to design the โperfectโ ironclad processes. Everything documented. Roles crystal-clear. Communication is reduced to the bare minimum. It feels safe. After all, we Germans love engineering perfection and rules. ย ๐But the moment a real transformation begins, this strength turns into a dangerous trap. ย Why? Suddenly, people live in two conflicting worlds: ๐ The old world: โFollow the process.

Nina Sophie Pejsa
12 hours ago2 min read
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Key insights from building a brand-new IT Service Provider
I am leading the project of establishing a new NIS2-compliant IT service provider (50+ employees) that is carved out of two existing IT...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Jan 3, 20252 min read
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How can leaders ensure their teams are not just on board with the digital transformation, but actively engaged and motivated throughout the process?
The answer to that question comes down to motivation: When individuals believe they have made a positive contribution, they are likely to...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Apr 10, 20242 min read
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Confidence is Often Mistaken for Competence
People are having a difficult time distinguishing between competence and confidence We tend to believe that confident people are...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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Problem-Solving Skills and Motivation over Knowledge and Experience
There will always be a problem, better to be prepared for that. ย In my experience, the most effective team is not necessarily the one that consists of people who have the most experience and the most knowledge. Rather, it is a team that consists of quick learners who are highly motivated, and who perceive problems as a challenge. ย You can trust, that this team will be able to deal with any issue that comes their way instead of escalating it. ย With a team like that you can

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Mar 25, 20242 min read
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Transformation can only happen when people work together, and this Foundation is often Overlooked!
Motivation and enthusiasm play a crucial role in the transformation process. Some may prefer concentrating on transformation goals and...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Dec 7, 20232 min read
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Ask Your Team More Often What They Need from You
This simple question can go a long way. Even though it seems simple, it is a question not asked enough. Ask your team more often what...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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The Appeal of incompetent Leaders
According to organizational Psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, who specializes in personal profiling, there are three main reasons why...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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The First Step to Building High-Performing Teams
For those who might assume that for high-performing teams you need high-performing employees first, a correction is in order. Even a high...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Oct 1, 20232 min read
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Dealing With Chronic Underperforming Employees: Stop Wasting Money and Energy
A common individual found in every ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ who severely dampens motivation is ๐ The Chronic Underperformer Just...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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A Strong Network in Your Organization Helps You toโฆ
The lack of communication is one of the biggest issues in most organizations. Learn more CLICK and swipe right ๐

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Sep 14, 20231 min read
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When Managers Are Afraid to Make Decisionsโฆ
โฆit places significant constraints on the teams, preventing them from moving forward when they depend on decisions that are continually...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Sep 11, 20231 min read
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Is the Digital Transformation in Your Company going nowhere? Here is what to do
In any Digital Transformation (DT), people are the main challenge. Here is what to do about it: LACK OF EXPERTISE: If your DT is...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Sep 1, 20232 min read
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A Crucial Aspect of Leadership: How Positivity can improve Performance
Anger won't get you to your highest levels of performance. Positive emotion will. - Chris Voss Even though Chriss Voss is the top FBI...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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Leadership Revelation: Turns Out, All You Need is a Great Attitude...Just Kidding!
I came across a post by a person with a massive follower base, asserting: โLeadership is not a question of time but of attitudeโ. It was...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
May 18, 20232 min read
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๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ง๐๐ถ๐๐: ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ & ๐๐ป๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฎ
Companies should conduct a psychology and skill screening on people holding leadership positions. When leaders underperform, the...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
May 18, 20232 min read
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Those Damn Romanticised pieces of Leadership Advice...
Tim Denning recently posted: โExperience is overrated. Mindset is underratedโ. That may sound good, but that combination can actually be...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
May 18, 20231 min read
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'People First' because who needs Profit when you have happy employees, am I right?
A couple of weeks ago, I stumbled upon Susanne Cornelius' (CEO Douglas Brands) post in which she articulated her guiding principle...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
May 18, 20232 min read
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How Companies can tackle Quiet Quitting with excellent Leadership
Are there still companies that do not know how to address quiet quitting? Yes, too many and they miss out on huge potential. My aim is to...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
May 18, 20232 min read
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๐ธ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐๐บ๐๐ผ๐พ ๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐บ๐๐พ ๐บ ๐๐พ๐บ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฅ๐พ๐พ๐ฝ๐ป๐บ๐ผ๐ ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐๐พ by Minimizing ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐พ๐ผ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐๐ - Tips
Have you ever felt like the feedback you received, was unnecessary and unfair. You may have fallen victim to projection. Given the...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
May 18, 20232 min read
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