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A common Transformation Blocker – Corporate Horoscope Language™: Vague Enough to Be Always Right, Useless Enough to Need 10 Follow-Up Meetings
Welcome to Corporate Horoscope Language™ – the art of sounding profound while saying nothing. Each sentence is perfectly vague. Always true . Very generic and never specific. Zero calories, zero value . They fit every project and, frankly, almost every situation. Just like a horoscope. Classic hits: ▪ “First we need clear goals.” → Groundbreaking. Which goals, exactly? ▪ “We need to be more customer-centric.” → Cool, which customer pain are we actually ignoring? ▪ My p

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Jan 182 min read


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. We try to design the “perfect” 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. 👆But the moment a real transformation begins, this strength turns into a dangerous trap. Why? Suddenly, people live in two conflicting worlds: 🌎 The old world: “Follow the process.

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Jan 172 min read


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


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


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


Problem-Solving Skills and Motivation over Knowledge and Experience
There will always be a problem, better to be prepared for that. 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. You can trust, that this team will be able to deal with any issue that comes their way instead of escalating it. With a team like that you can

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Mar 25, 20242 min read


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


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


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


Would You Hire or Promote Them Again?
This is an important question to ask yourself as a leader, as it clearly indicates whether you are satisfied or dissatisfied with the...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Oct 9, 20231 min read


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


Dealing With Chronic Underperforming Employees: Stop Wasting Money and Energy
A common individual found in every 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 who severely dampens motivation is 😑 The Chronic Underperformer Just...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Sep 19, 20232 min read


A Strong Network in Your Organization Helps You to…
The lack of communication is one of the biggest issues in most organizations. Learn more CLICK and swipe right 👉

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Sep 14, 20231 min read


When Managers Are Afraid to Make Decisions…
…it 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


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


The Most Valuable Asset for Gaining A Competitive Advantage
McKinsey studied 600k people (researchers, entertainers, politicians, and athletes) The Result: High performers were discovered to be...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
Jul 25, 20232 min read


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


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: “Leadership is not a question of time but of attitude”. It was...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
May 18, 20232 min read


𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 & 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗲 𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮
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


Those Damn Romanticised pieces of Leadership Advice...
Tim Denning recently posted: “Experience is overrated. Mindset is underrated”. That may sound good, but that combination can actually be...

Nina Sophie Pejsa
May 18, 20231 min read
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