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When I was traveling in Denmark for work I got involved in an interesting discussion with one of my taxi drivers.

Normally I am not necessarily talkative when driving from hotel to training location, so it was quite special that this discussion happened. Especially because of the turn it took...

CEO’s are struggling to create buy in for new corporate initiatives. As new strategies are launched constantly from Headquarters local operations react with a certain reluctance and skepticism towards initiatives targeting to deal with future challenges...

A good friend of mine uses to make a joke saying: “Today I saved 200 euros..”

He presents this as a cliff hanger and you are supposed to ask as a follow up: “Ok...interesting...what did you do?” Then he says: “I did not buy that 200 euro’s shirt I saw in the shop, I just walked by..” and then he laughs because you bought into his trick.

The Dutch are famous for a couple of things like tulips, windmills, directness and liberal Amsterdam. I would like to add to this the Dutch talent for making up expressions nobody understands - but nevertheless seem to make sense - coupled with the urge to speak up and give our uninvited opinion...

Unlike some other trainers I like to be trained myself. My personality profile allows me to practice what I preach albeit with questionable results depending on the art and mastery level required.

Over the years many leadership gurus have eloquently told us about the latest trends and best practices differentiating managers from leaders and coaches from mentors.