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Leadership & People

A company is made of people who decide. Here we talk about leadership, autonomy and what separates a team that executes from one that just waits for orders.

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Planning: what science reveals about intention and outcome
Leadership & People Jul 24, 2026

Planning: what science reveals about intention and outcome

Studies in cognitive psychology and neuroscience show that planning is not merely management, but a mechanism that alters perception and prepares the nervous system to recognize opportunities. Companies that plan systematically show consistently higher success rates.

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The End of the "Nice Guy" Era in the Company
Leadership & People Jun 2, 2026

The End of the "Nice Guy" Era in the Company

In every turning point and revolution I have witnessed, the pattern repeated itself: the market has no patience for nostalgia. It happened again.

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Diversity. For whom?
Leadership & People Nov 4, 2022

Diversity. For whom?

Building winning teams requires putting the right people in the right places, respecting individuality without harming the collective and the company's values.

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Boss, Manager, or Leader?
Leadership & People Nov 4, 2022

Boss, Manager, or Leader?

The article differentiates three business leadership concepts: boss (authority), manager (trust), and leader (influence), recommending a balance among all three characteristics.

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The ball is mine
Leadership & People Oct 31, 2022

The ball is mine

The lack of communication is just as harmful as the misuse of power, affecting not only individuals but everyone involved in groups.

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Boss, manager or leader? - Part 2
Leadership & People Apr 15, 2023

Boss, manager or leader? - Part 2

Using the analogy of a soccer team — referee, coach and captain — to distinguish boss, manager and leader and show that the three roles need to work in harmony.

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The Power of Words: How a Leader Can Inspire or Discourage Their Team Quickly
Leadership & People Mar 1, 2025

The Power of Words: How a Leader Can Inspire or Discourage Their Team Quickly

The way a leader communicates can drive or demotivate a team in minutes. The choice of words shapes the climate and the results.

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