Impulse at eye level
Thoughts, perspectives, and experiences on modern leadership, agile strategies, and effective sales.
In this blog, I share insights from my daily work as a trusted advisor and leadership expert. It’s about genuine change, leadership on equal footing, agile thinking, and practical methods that people and companies sustainably move forward. Whether reflections, tools, or case studies—each topic is designed to facilitate a shift in perspective and contribute to greater effectiveness in leadership and collaboration.
Making complexity tangible with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
Four days in Cologne. Four days of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®. And above all: four days where it became even clearer to me how much power there is in making things visible. I was in training for the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method. Not just to „play with bricks...".
My 2026 Calendar – 12 Tips for Greater Clarity
Together with Niko Single, I developed a calendar for 2026. Not because anyone needs another calendar. But because what's often missing in everyday life is precisely that: a short impulse at the right time. The idea: No notebook. You don't write anything in it. It sits on your...
Strategies that arrive in implementation
Many medium-sized companies do not have a strategy problem. The direction is clear. The ideas are there. And yet, in everyday life, something else becomes apparent: everyone sets different priorities, projects run in parallel, decisions are more operational than strategic. The...
The 5 Steps Every Leader Needs to Know to Truly Lead as Equals.
In my consulting practice, I repeatedly experience this: leadership at eye level is not a buzzword or a title for a breakfast event (which in this case was actually excellent at Birmingham Tech Week in October) but the real game changer for...
Handelsblatt Change Congress 25 – I'm in!
There are still a few weeks until the Handelsblatt Change Congress in Essen – who among you already knows if they will be there? 😉 I have the date in my calendar:📍 Zollverein Coal MineIndustrial Complex📅 November 25 + 26, 2025 I'm looking forward to:– new ideas for leadership &...
My annual concept used to be full of concrete goals
My annual concept used to be full of concrete goals. I still clearly remember the time when I did classic strategy work. The goals were set for the entire year. Everything was planned – but I often felt tired from the highly detailed...
What I learned about leadership from the skipper
50 Years of Sailing Experience on Board – and I Was the Beginner What I Learned About Leadership from the Skipper. ⛵😊 Last year in Stuttgart, during my advanced training in narrative organizational consulting, someone said to me: 👉 „Why don't you get a sailing license?“ At first, it sounded...
Two brands, one goal: agility at all levels – but with their own distinct approach
Two brands, one goal: agility at all levels – but with their very own path. 🚀 I am often asked: Jens, how does that actually fit together? AGILE AUGENHÖHE® and die.agilen? For me, it's very clear – both brands stand for real agility, but they implement...
A strategy without common sense is like a car without a destination
When there's no clear North Star In my work, I keep seeing this: Many strategies fail because there's no clear North Star. A goal that everyone truly stands behind. Without this common purpose, orientation is missing. And motivation often remains on the...
Workshop brings students, teachers, and companies together
How can young people be inspired by vocational training careers? This question was the focus of a creative future workshop that took place on Tuesday, May 13, on the premises of the construction company Gieseke in the Brocker Feld industrial area in Senden-Bösensell. Around 20...
INQA-Coaching – Making Transformation Tangible with Funding
Are you the CEO of an SME and want to not only improve processes but also align your company for the future? Then you probably know the dilemma: the desire for change is there – but your daily routine demands all your attention. Exactly...
Two intensive OKR workshops with international corporations – and now the teams are going directly into implementation!
Last week, we intensively worked on implementation in OKR workshops with two great teams – with different starting points but a common goal: making strategy tangible and empowering teams. OKR deep dive with 20 leaders from the...
Three OKR Books I Always Carry
Every OKR deep dive results in three books landing in my bag. Why? Because they offer just the right support for different situations – from first understanding agile strategy work to implementing it in everyday life. Objectives & Key Results (OKR):...
New Year's Performance Reviews – How Not to Waste Time
Recently, I had a conversation with a potential client who got straight to the point: Client: „Jens, can you actually support us with our employee reviews? They're coming up again at the start of the year, but honestly, so far we feel...".
New Year, Sharper Focus: Agile Strategy, Modern Leadership, and Sales on an Equal Footing
Agile strategies, modern leadership, and sales on equal footing. Sounds theoretical? Sure. But these are exactly the topics I work on every day – with companies that want to succeed in the real world. Why exactly this sharpened focus? Agile strategy Let's be honest –...
Certified Further Training in Narrative Organizational Consulting
I am pleased to have completed the further education program in Narrative Organizational Consulting at the Stuttgart Media University in September 2024. The further education program in Narrative Organizational Consulting (www.narratives-management.de) has made me a Trusted...
Practical Insight: Transformation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Currently, as an organizational consultant, I am supporting an ambitious, craft-oriented Westphalian medium-sized company with around 40 employees. The goal is to drive holistic company development while simultaneously implementing a modern form of employee management...
Today is a great day for me!
I am holding my first – and so far only – mug with the AGILE EYES-LEVEL® design in my hands. This small but meaningful gift from Daniela Urban (www.danielaurban.com) represents everything that is important to me: agility, collaboration at eye level, and...
The ‚Trusted Advisor‘ Model: All Roads Lead to Strategy and Development
Let's take a moment to go back to 2008: As a brand-new sales engineer, I accompanied a sales meeting to learn from an experienced salesperson. During this meeting, the salesperson said a very clear "No, dear customer,..." to our client.
I work at eye level, create shifts in perspective, and foster a sense of self-efficacy—because I know that this kind of culture helps both companies and individuals grow.
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