Proactive endeavors by citizens on a massive level worldwide can turn the tide. And this is genuinely possible if individuals and organizations big and small are aware of each other, connected by communication and mutual support, and a shared willingness to be hopeful even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

In a recent conversation a colleague discussed doing motivational speaking. Then she said, “or maybe it’s inspirational.” That got me thinking about a common dilemma that managers and leaders face, “is it my role to motivate or to inspire?” To me, the two terms are very related but have a definite distinction. Motivation is something that comes from within. As …

Gerhard talks on We Mean Biz TV about how to be more effective via efficiency: “When The Desk Cries For Help!” Strategies and Actions on how to better organize yourself, your workspace and your organization (Written by Markus Vogel & Gerhard Schwandt) Preface The following pages contain suggestions and helpful hints on how you can better organize yourself, your workspace …