by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | Jun 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Gen Z is a stress test for every leader On 19 June, the United States marks Junenineteenth. The holiday commemorates a historic event that is also remarkable from a communication perspective. On 1 January 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation....
by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | Dec 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Media training for executives is often underestimated—until the moment of truth arrives. In front of cameras and microphones, expertise alone is not enough. A careless remark, an unclear stance, or a lack of preparation can quickly undermine trust and damage...
by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | Dec 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Many leaders underestimate just how much mini-signals can have a big impact. They believe their words are clear enough, yet in practice, misunderstandings, distortions, or unintended reactions often occur. This gap between intended and perceived messages is especially...
by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
When Smart Minds Alone Don’t Make a Team Work Often, it starts with a simple assumption: gather talented, motivated people, assign roles, set goals—and voilà, the team will succeed. In reality, it rarely works that way. Teams do not develop automatically. They need...
by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Exhaustion in Executive Suites One third feel permanently exhausted, almost half emotionally drained. What sounds like a clinical diagnosis is the reality in German executive suites. According to a 2024 study by the Boston Consulting Group, 48% of employees in Germany...
