Visual collage by Tina Weisser, exploring ancient wisedom

What If Aristotle Were Your CEO?

When I was younger and struggling through philosophy class, I never would have guessed I’d grow to appreciate ancient wisdom. But today, I…

Visual collage by Tina Weisser, exploring lonleyness

Why Belonging Matters: Building Teams that Thrive

I’ve seen firsthand how a sense of belonging can transform not only team dynamics but also individual resilience. In this article, I…

The Leadership Paradox: Ferocious Will Meets Humble Resolve

Authentic leadership isn’t just about being strong—it’s about finding the balance between determination and humility. In this article, I…

Power almost always corrupts

Do you know the Cookie-Monster study? The Power Paradox is a concept developed by psychology professor Dacher Keltner, which explores the…

The Art of Patience in AI: Lessons from Vincent Van Gogh

“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together." – Vincent Van Gogh. The appeal of quick results…

The Impact of Emotions and Neuroscience on Leadership

The care circuit is one of my favourite concepts, it has been developed by several neuroscientists. In this post we dive into Dr. Jaak…

Prof. Dr. Tina Weisser Collage & Artwork Mountains mirror

Leading Innovation Teams Without Authority

“Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge" says Simon Sinek. This reminds me of a topic…

Prof. Dr. Tina Weisser Collage & Artwork Mountains dots

Kant’s 5AM Club

Immanuel Kant was a categorical nightmare for me as a teenager. The big names in German philosophy always instinctively filled me with…

Resilience beats talent

It was late at night, the only light in the room coming from the flickering images of „Rocky Balboa“ on the TV screen. As my…