by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, I sat in a meeting room of a family-owned mechanical engineering company. No high-rise headquarters in a major financial district, no staged corporate design, no wall full of buzzwords. Instead, a functional office building: simple, clear, and...
by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | Apr 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
It is precisely during economically challenging times that we see whether a company retains its best people—or whether vital knowledge, experience, and trust are lost. This is exactly what retaining expertise during a crisis is all about: Are employees viewed merely...
by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
During periods of change, leaders often make the same communication mistake: they explain too much and too vaguely. Usually, it’s not about enjoying talking, but about trying to hide their own uncertainties. The result: the more words, the less impact. In uncertain...
by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | Mar 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why leadership communication in teams is decided midweek Leadership communication in teams does not prove itself at the end of the week or in formal reports. It becomes visible right in the middle of the week. Wednesday is the moment where leadership either holds...
by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | Mar 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Trust crisis communication has become a decisive leadership skill in a world shaped by deepfakes and disinformation. Last week I delivered a keynote on the risks posed by AI-generated fake news. During the session, a moment occurred that revealed more about our...
