Leadership has traditionally been about having a vision, creating a plan, and executing it with precision. However, in today’s rapidly changing world—marked by the climate crisis, geopolitical instability, technological disruption, and economic uncertainty—traditional plans often fall apart. Leaders must now navigate unpredictability, and instead of seeing it as a threat, they can embrace it as an opportunity. This approach, which psychotherapist, spiritual leader, and writer Estelle Frankel calls The Wisdom of the Unknown, is more relevant than ever.
Continue reading “The “Wisdom of Not Knowing” for leaders in times of uncertainty”Leadership for Sustainability – Speech at the FHWien, 25.10.2023
On 25 October 2023, I gave a guest lecture at the FHWien in Vienna on the role of Leadership for Sustainability. Here is a summarized and polished version of that speech.
Continue reading “Leadership for Sustainability – Speech at the FHWien, 25.10.2023”Climate Quitting: Companies without a serious climate strategy risk losing young talent
More and more people have high expectations of their employers when it comes to climate and environmental protection. If these expectations are not met, young, highly qualified employees, in particular, often change jobs.
Continue reading “Climate Quitting: Companies without a serious climate strategy risk losing young talent”When routines make managers ‘blind’ for ethical issues
Managers are often accused of deliberately acting unethically, accepting environmental damage or exploitative practices solely to maximize profits. However, in many cases, they may be unaware of the ethical consequences of their actions in daily business operations—they act with “ethical blindness.” This tendency is particularly strong when organizational routines come into play.
Continue reading “When routines make managers ‘blind’ for ethical issues”Sustainable change: Optimizing existing structures can hinder deeper transformations
Sustainability measures often focus on optimizing existing structures (e.g., reducing CO₂ emissions, minimizing waste). However, such optimizations can reinforce the status quo, potentially obstructing genuinely sustainable developments..
Continue reading “Sustainable change: Optimizing existing structures can hinder deeper transformations”Weise Entscheidungen: Zeigen Sie Verstand, Herz und Rückgrat!
Viele Probleme unserer modernen Welt erfordern schwierige Entscheidungen, die sich mit „reiner Vernunft“ nicht lösen lassen. Stattdessen sind „weise Entscheidungen“ gefragt. Aber was bedeutet das?
Continue reading “Weise Entscheidungen: Zeigen Sie Verstand, Herz und Rückgrat!”Wer mit Komplexität rechnet, sollte auf Sinn setzen – ein Interview über Purpose Driven Organizations mit Franziska Fink
Franziska Fink ist systemische Beraterin und Partnerin bei der Beratergruppe Neuwaldegg GmbH in Wien. Gemeinsam mit ihrem Kollegen Michael Moeller hat sie das Buch „Purpose Driven Organizations“ verfasst, das 2018 erschienen ist.
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Dr. Barbara Kump 