by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | Jun 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why Presentations Are a Core Leadership Skill How to impress with presentations as a leader – this is no longer optional. Whether you’re pitching to investors, leading a townhall meeting, or briefing the board, clarity and presence are essential. And if you want...
by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | May 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Years ago, I supported the restructuring of a large German mid-sized company. It employed 40,000 people, more than half of them in Germany across multiple locations. As part of the change, sites were reassigned under new board leadership. For some employees, this...
by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | May 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Photo: DIKT GmbH How to Prepare for TV Interviews: A Guide for Executives Why TV Interview Preparation is Critical A TV interview can make or break a career. A famous example of a disastrous interview is BP CEO Tony Hayward in 2010. During the environmental...
by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | Apr 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Photo: DALL-E by DIKT Top 10 Public Speaking Mistakes Leaders Must Avoid Effective communication is a cornerstone of successful leadership. Whether addressing a team, stakeholders, or the public, leaders must convey their messages clearly and confidently. However,...
by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | Apr 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Crisis at Deutsche Bahn – More Than Just Operations Summer 2024 – Deutsche Bahn is deeply entrenched in crisis, not only in terms of its rolling stock but, more critically, in its leadership communication. What is unfolding within the company’s internal channels...
