Schlagwort-Archiv: Stephan Breitfeld

Navigating International Searches: The Significance of Cultural Fit

The world is big and complicated. And the wider we search for the best candidates, the more things become important for a perfect fit. It can make the fit even better, the search more promising but the pitfalls are ever so illustrious. Let’s take a very simple example: A Finnish CEO might have a totally …

Please don’t write me! The Problem with Annoying Mass Mails on LinkedIn

05. Juli 2023 By Stephan Breitfeld  Oh, how we all love those messages. A seemingly harmless and maybe even half-way decent connection, a short message and there it is, 2-3 messages in, the blunt, annoying, unsolicited and 99% of the time useless (for me) service that I should totally get/buy/subscribe to. I’m not against forming connections …

Let’s meet in-person – why it makes all the difference!

Let’s meet in-person – why it makes all the difference! 26. Mai 2023 By Stephan Breitfeld  In today’s digital age, where virtual connections and online platforms dominate our social and professional interactions, it’s easy to overlook the value of in-person networking. However, despite the convenience and reach of online networking, there are still compelling reasons why …

You, I, we all work too much!

You, I, we all work too much! 28. April 2023 By Stephan Breitfeld  Let’s talk about something we all face. There is just so much to be done! As the world becomes more complex and competitive, the workload of people in leading positions – and all positions for that matter – continues to increase. Whether you …

The dying wish for a career – can we dig out the generation contract?

The dying wish for a career – can we dig out the generation contract? 23. Januar 2023 By Stephan Breitfeld  I recently read an article written by a young woman, explaining why she didn’t strive for a career. Why indeed she thought we should stop working altogether and enjoy some unemployment. Of course the article was …

Money, money, money – why don’t we just pay people more?!

Money, money, money – why don’t we just pay people more?! by Stephan Breitfeld As an executive search consultant, I look at salaries in from many different angles. Especially lately with the ever-tightening candidate market and increasing difficulties filling positions, it seems to be fair game in the salary expectations. But there’s more to it …

You’re an executive? It’s likely you need to up your Social Media Game

Social media are fun! All those innumerous interesting articles from all sorts of know-it-all gurus, endless stunning photos of last night meals from breakthrough influencers, tons of memes that will make your belly hurt for how hard you laugh. Just pure joy in your stress-free life! Let’s dial back the sarcasm and get to the …

Is digital leadership a skillset or a mindset?

18. Mail 2022 By Stephan Breitfeld  Is digital leadership a skillset or a mindset? The digital transformation is a topic that’s been with us for a long time and it’s quite clear by now that there is no way around it. But companies keep on struggling with it especially when it comes to the fact that …