We are aware of the multiple crises our world is facing. We know that change is needed, urgently, across all areas of society. But what if the missing piece is not a better strategy, a smarter policy, or a more efficient organization, but a more honest relationship with ourselves?
Continue reading “Daring to show: Inner work for large-scale change”Why climate leadership requires inner work
What does it really take to become a climate leader? Beyond strategies and business cases, it requires the inner work of aligning our actions with what truly matters, especially when doing so comes at a personal cost.
Continue reading “Why climate leadership requires inner work”“The Green Handprint at Work” – Three takeaway messages
On February 17, 2026, our book “The Green handprint at work: How to be an employee activist for sustainability” (co-authored with Babette Brinkmann) came out. Here are three key takeaway messages.
Continue reading ““The Green Handprint at Work” – Three takeaway messages”Change leaders for sustainability: Four spheres of influence
Where can leaders actually make a difference for sustainability? This article presents a simple model of how influence unfolds from personal conduct to team decisions, organizational change, and even industry-wide action.
Continue reading “Change leaders for sustainability: Four spheres of influence”Encouraging change from within — Even now?
In recent years, speaking up inside organizations has become riskier — yet perhaps more necessary. This article reflects on whether encouraging employee activism is still appropriate in a changing political and economic climate, and why acting from within may matter precisely when it feels hardest.
Continue reading “Encouraging change from within — Even now?”Wilful Blindness: Why we often turn a blind eye to environmental and social issues and how we can learn to see
Why do we often turn a blind eye to problems that are actually obvious—whether it’s climate change, social injustice, or the consequences of our own actions? This article explores the phenomenon of “Wilful Blindness” and shows how we can recognize our blind spots and take targeted action to address them.
Continue reading “Wilful Blindness: Why we often turn a blind eye to environmental and social issues and how we can learn to see”How Climate Quitting unfolds – and how to prevent it
The decision to quit a job over climate concerns doesn’t happen overnight—it’s usually a slow process. Companies can counteract climate quitting by developing a realistic and serious sustainability strategy.
Continue reading “How Climate Quitting unfolds – and how to prevent it”Changing organizations from within – My interview on the Green Hub Podcast
In an interview with Fran Karlovic from the Green Hub Office at the University of Twente, I talk about how I became interested in sustainability, why I work with companies, what to consider if you want to initiate sustainability efforts as an employee within your own organization, and what a dead tuna has to do with organizational change processes.
Continue reading “Changing organizations from within – My interview on the Green Hub Podcast”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”Employee activism for sustainability: The benefits of building networks across organizations
Employees advocating for stronger social goals within their company often face setbacks and resistance. Connecting with like-minded individuals from other organizations can provide support and strategic insights.
Continue reading “Employee activism for sustainability: The benefits of building networks across organizations”
Dr. Barbara Kump 