For a large part of my career, I pushed my point of view in conflicts. Somewhere in my head, I had already decided: the other person does not understand. Or the plainer truth: I know better. Then I went through the research. How long you talk predicts whether you lead, and what you say predicts nothing. People accept losses they were heard on, and never forgive a faked hearing. Five archetypes explain how leaders behave in conflict. One four-step framework earns back the righ

Great work gets you noticed. Influence gets things done. Most talented people in large organisations master one and ignore the other — then wonder why their best ideas go nowhere. This article makes the case that influence is not politics. It has a science, an art, and three distinct directions: up, lateral, and down. Real senior talent operates fluently in all three.

Lately, it feels like every second headline on the internet is either about AI… or job cuts. And in between those headlines are real people — friends, colleagues, former teammates — reaching out, looking for clarity, connection, or simply someone to talk to about their careers and what’s next.

Most conversations about high-performing design teams rely on gut feel and subjective impressions. But what if we could measure performance objectively—without losing the human side of design? The Design Team Performance Index (DTPI) offers a practical, data-informed way to track how teams deliver across efficiency, quality, innovation, stakeholder trust, and business impact. This article introduces the framework and how to apply it effectively.

Leaders can foster trust and cooperation by embracing empathy. Simon inspires organizations to create fulfilling environments.