by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Bad crisis communication rarely begins with a lie. It begins with the wrong order. Whoever structures crisis communication incorrectly loses the trust of their audience before they have mentioned a single number. This is not a theoretical risk – it is a pattern that...
by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | May 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
A deepfake crisis in organizations today often begins faster than many responsible leaders expect. Consider the following situation: 8:17 AM. A video suddenly appears online. And it shows: you. Voice, facial expressions and language seem completely authentic, making...
by Dr. Nikolai A. Behr | May 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
A hotel bar, late evening. The light is warm, the martini cold – and the people around the counter look as if they’ve left the day behind them. Leadership under pressure rarely looks this relaxed. And that’s exactly what today is about – because World...
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 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
AI-driven leadership communication is becoming increasingly important for many executives. At the same time, this is exactly where an underestimated risk begins. As soon as bots, tools, or automated standard replies start speaking on behalf of leaders, it is not only...