Leadership, Communication & Executive Articles
Karsten Noack
The moral man loves his soul and the ordinary his property. Confucius
What is the value of the soul? Where and how can immaterial values be valued even more today?
Change the world; the world needs it. Bertolt Brecht
What do you want to stand up for?
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause. Mark Twain
When most people get up to speak they tend to talk from the moment they are introduced till they sit down. Most speaker ignore that the pauses in their talk can get a lot of attention. How about exploring the power of pauses today?
Humility makes invulnerable. –Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Humbleness or humility is perhaps an under-rated virtue. Why does humility matter?
Know Your Values: A Compass for Difficult Decisions | Karsten Noack
Clarify your personal values, understand value conflicts and make difficult professional decisions with greater clarity, integrity and confidence.
Good mood is free and confuses the opponent!
Where and when do you want to stay in a good psychic attitude in the future, where otherwise your personal calmness is easily lost?
A goal is not always meant to be reached; it often serves simply as something to aim at.
Do you have something to aim at?
Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall. ﹣Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
How do you ensure that important messages are clearly expressed? A message gets stronger when it is infused with clarity and conviction. How can we achieve this?
What Causes the Fear of Public Speaking?
When you know the causes of your speaking anxiety, it can be more easily resolved. Here are common causes of speaking anxiety.
Is Executive Sparring Right for You? | Karsten Noack
Explore whether executive sparring with Karsten Noack fits your needs. Learn about his approach, working relationship, and support for business leaders.
Body language: What can actually be read from the eyes? Not only wishes!
What can be read from the eyes? More than wishes! The eyes have a big part in human facial expressions. There is a reason why the eyes are called the mirror of the soul. They reveal a lot about our feelings and thoughts, no matter if we want it or not. Eyes can smile, radiate joy, permeate, agree, question, doubt or reject. Learn to read body language.
19 tips to overcome a blackout in a speech or presentation
Going blank in a speech or presentation, having a Blackout, so what? A brief blackout during a speech is not really tragic. Find out what you can do for yourself. Have fun! Learn how to overcome it!
Speak Up at Work: How to Raise Concerns Effectively
Some people have an opinion that deserves attention. Often, however, this opinion is not heard. Then it is time to decide whether to keep it that way or to share the point of view more clearly with others. Not everyone dares this step. What about you?
9 proven strategies to become famous
Famous or notorious? It does not matter. You want to be a VIP, at all costs. 5 minutes of glory are better than nothing, right?
18 tips on how to overcome stage fright and present confidently
Recommendations on the test bench. Not only the recommendation to use alcohol to reduce stage fright, fear of speaking, and performance anxiety quickly backfire. Here are 15 better tips to manage presentation nerves.
11 Manipulation Techniques at Work — and How to Respond
Learn 11 common manipulation techniques used at work and in business: urgency, reciprocity, authority, selective information, framing, emotional pressure, and more.
Here and now
Be aware of the side effects of planning. We could miss being in the moment right now.
One side of character is integrity
Integrity is an important part of a character. Integrity is a choice we make, and it’s a choice we must keep making, every moment of our lives. Develop and protect your integrity.
Are impatience and laziness cardinal sins?
Do you think that impatience and laziness are sins? Or do you see the good intent?
Promises and integrity: Who cares about the promises of yesterday?
Actions that follow words? Authenticity? Walk your talk? In a world in which we are not accustomed to doing that, this is quite remarkable.
Future: That time when our business is doing well, our friends are loyal and our happiness is secured. Ambrose Bierce
How do you manage the balance between past, present and future? What about hope and what can be done today to make it legitimate?
Narcissistic parents
The extent to which parents with narcissistic tendencies are perceived as a problem varies significantly. Offspring are often unaware that narcissism is involved in the idiosyncratic relationship. This article is about this special relationship and what results from it.
Compassion for narcissists?
On some occasions, I stand up for people who suffer from narcissistic personalities. Thus, I am frequently asked if I have no sympathy for narcissists. Here is my answer.
20 tips for humor in speeches and presentations
Do you want the attention of your audience? Humorously move your audience before the seat hurts. Humor relaxes. It resolves tense, stressful situations. Humor has some positive effects. Appropriate humor can be used effectively in many situations. Find out what is worth paying attention to.