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Quality of life is how well daily life actually works – across health, work, housing, relationships, meaning, and freedom. Here is a clear, practical definition and why it matters more than ever.
In most conversations I have – about life, work, the direction things are heading – people rarely ask “Does this feel right?” They ask “Is there evidence?” Research, numbers, case studies, stories of others who tried and succeeded. Proof feels safer than truth. More defensible. More shareable. But proof and truth are not the same […]
What 139 entrepreneurs shared in 2018 still echoes today In 2018, I conducted a study that turned out to be more than research – it became a wake-up call. I had been asking a question in my coaching sessions for years: What comes first – happiness or success? Some people answered quickly: “Success, of course.” […]
A different economic model built on human values, not just profit. What a social economy looks like when quality of life replaces output as the measure of progress.
Since years candidates apply for jobs with employers. Where hundreds of applicants for one position, seems to be the new norm. These large numbers make that most applicants don’t receive an answer at all, or just a standard mail confirmation. And when you are not chosen, a message to all: “we found a candidate who […]
When we talk about cultural differences we tend to think about differences in national cultures. But being involved in several international projects with people from different backgrounds and sectors, I noticed that even within one country, there are some cultural hurdles to overcome. Within a country differences might occur based on regional heritage, religion, history, […]
A truthful business is when you have a healthy balance between who you really are and who you want to be. In other words it’s closing the gap between your authenticity and your ambition. WHO YOU ARE (authenticity) Your company is existing now for some years. Once started with a dream to sell and get rich. […]
Culture eats strategy for breakfast. A nice saying, but what does this mean and firstly, what is culture? Culture contains a mix of elements such as norms, values, behaviors and ethics. The most basic element of culture is values. About being aware of what we really find important in our daily life’s. As a start […]
What matters more: the greatest overall happiness, or the happiness of the greatest number? This question has concerned philosophers for centuries. It is easier to talk about income differences (inequality) then about more subjective items as feelings about happiness. Most conversations about development these days focus on income inequality and people’s wellbeing. But analysis suggests […]
Our current economic system is not working for most people. A look at alternative economic philosophies and what a more human-centred model could look like.