Publications
We do not limit ourselves to coaching and consulting, but also love to write and make some publications available to the public.
In addition to the articles published here, you can also find other publications on Forbes.
TOPICS
Leadership Development
Leadership and Mental Health
Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities In the dynamic landscape of the modern workplace, the intersection of leadership and mental health is becoming increasingly prominent. Leaders …
The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Method
In January 2023, we at MagnoliaTree had a special team meeting. For the most part, we played with Lego®. Now you may find that inappropriate …
Conduct difficult conversations
by Susan Scott Susan Scott is the master of positive change through powerful communication and author of Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in …
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HAPPINESS
By Sabine Gromer „Happiness is an attitude toward the journey of life, not what you find at your destination. That's what happiness researcher and best-selling …
Dignified Change
the difference between change that successfully supports us in our challenges – leading us down new, hopeful paths – and change that feeds on the …
Let’s Singletask!
Contrary to some expectations, the ability to multitask has very little to do with our gender. The human brain is simply not equipped for it. …
Imposter Syndrome
The psychological consequences of Imposter Syndrome can be severe. Although Imposter Syndrome is not an official psychological diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of …
Rituals for a New Year
The New Year is a great time to recharge, reach out, reflect and refocus. This is especially true during 2020, as we all faced and …
Books for Leaders
Every Friday we publish our book recommendations for leaders in our series #LeadersBookClub on Linkedin. Also on our website we do not want to withhold …
Living in a copy: Thames Town
What a chinese fake town tells us about leadership: 1. Never fake something 2. There is a difference between borrowing and copying 3. See past …
YES, BUT
The unholy power of two words and how they drive the world and us into stagnation. The world turns and we turn with it. Our …
Coaching
What is Coaching?
By Elke Pichler We as coaches are biased, our attitude towards coaching is subjective. We are convinced ofthe potential of introspection and reflection. At MagnoliaTree, …
Change Management
Fostering team alignment and productivity with the GRPI model
Authored by Cynthia Oliver for MagnoliaTree In today’s fast-paced business environment, team effectiveness and productivity are key facets to organizational success. As such, ensuring that …
The 4-day week
Why change might make sense According to a survey by Deloitte[1] 22% of millennials plan to quit their jobs because they are dissatisfied with their work-life …
Why Change Management fails so often
According to a BCG study from 2017 the change management industry has been growing at a pace of 5% yearly with a worldwide spending of …
33 hypothesis why change is resisted
Many people do not like changes or approach them only half-heartedly. They like what they know, they are reluctant to leave the comfort zone, even …
Crisis Management & Digital Leadership
Those who persist will lose
Wenn wir erkennen, dass wir eigenmächtig sind in allen Lebenslagen und dem Schicksal nicht ausgeliefert, dann können sich wertvolle Perspektiven und Handlungsoptionen ergeben.
Let Stress go
of ten workers say that stress at work harms their wellbeing and mental health. At the same time, three out of five workers cannot count …
Home-Office: Beware of the Cliff Ahead
After 9 months of pandemic, many managers are still not fully aware of the risks associated with the quick, so-called switch, to home-offices. We don’t …
Separate the wheat from the chaff
A wise guide to effective corporate management in uncertain times. The pandemic took us all by surprise …
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Behind the scenes of a DEI project with Strategy&.
Interview with Nicole Hildebrandt from Strategy& about our award-winning Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Tipping Point Leaders Program. In April 2023, we received the golden European …
Terms and Definitions for DEI
The dialogue around diversity, equity and inclusion is broad and growing. This introduces the need for common vocabulary to avoid misunderstandings and misinterpretations. Words often …
Prominent women in leadership
Now more than ever, we need to talk about the revolutionary women of the 20th century that achieved an enormous deal for women's rights and, …
The invisible danger: AI BIAS
Shortened Version We women are particularly familiar with prejudices; they accompany us from the cradle to the casket. Prejudices are the reason why women are …
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Questions & Answers.
Is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion more than a hyped trend and do DE&I measures taken in organizations and companies actually bring tangible benefits that go …
Coded Bias: A film recommendation
Have you seen the new Netflix documentary Coded Bias yet? If not, be sure to catch up. In this documentary film maker Shalini Kantayya follows …
Wo-Man
In this article we focus on Stereotype Threat as a constant companion to women on their way to the top, and how it unconsciously shapes …