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Thoughts on generations, change and elite sport
What I notice as the youngest on boards, as an athlete and at work – written down briefly, to think further.
- Recovery is part of performance: What firms can learn from elite sportIn elite sport, the break is part of the training plan; in the office, it is often seen as a weakness. What companies and their workplace health management can take from this.Read more
- Resilience: What I learned from injury and non-selectionFor me, resilience doesn't mean shrugging off setbacks. What I learned from the end of a career, injuries and a non-selection.Read more
- Elite athletes as speakers: What to look for when choosing oneSports stories are popular, but not every one suits every event. Six criteria for choosing – from the perspective of a former athlete who now speaks himself.Read more
- Starting over: What teams really need in times of changeAfter nine years of artistic gymnastics, my knee meant it was over. What this fresh start taught me about change in teams – without a hero's story.Read more
- Generations at work: Why the differences are smaller than we thinkBoomers, Gen X, millennials, Gen Z – the pigeonholes are convenient, but there is little evidence for them. What research says and what actually helps in age-diverse teams.Read more
- Understanding Gen Z: What leaders hear from a 21-year-oldGen Z wants to lead, just differently from what many people think. A 21-year-old from teams where most others are over 50 puts clichés and figures into perspective.Read more