Blaming Employees – The Corporate Gaslighting Epidemic
The blind pursuit of productivity has led to an epidemic of corporate gaslighting. At the heart of this lies a fundamental flaw: when leaders fail…
How Strategic Leadership Development Creates RoI
Developing effective leaders is a critical component of any successful organization. But simply training individuals in leadership skills doesn’t cut it. For maximum impact –…
5 Habits of Strategic Thinkers to Boost Your Influence
Strategic thinking is a key skill for leaders and executives. Almost every job ad out there lists it as a requirement. Here are 5 key…
Two Must-Have Resources To Design More Impactful Strategy
Two approaches have proven particularly effective to start aligning leadership teams at the beginning of a strategy and identity process: Combining a 360-degree feedback and…
Operational Scalability: How To Set Up Systems, Procedures, And People To Prepare A Business To Scale
This is an excerpt from an interview with Alex Brueckmann that was first published by Authority Magazine – read the full interview here. In order…
Building People Skills Is No Longer Enough
Executive Summary: The dangers of neglecting strategic skills in leadership development Leadership development programs have long been mainly about so-called soft skills. Participants learned how…
Two Knots to Untie to Win Your Audience Over
If you want to make sure that people ‘get it’ – make sure you get them. Start by untying two knots: structure & content of your communication.…
5 Essential Components of Personalized Leadership Development for Maximum ROI
The traditional one-size-fits-all approach to leadership development is no longer effective in supporting the diverse range of skills required of modern leaders. To ensure that…
5 Tips to Ensure Your Leadership Development Efforts Support Business Strategy
The amount of money businesses waste on poorly designed leadership development is staggering. Too often, it is only when business realize that there is no…
Linking Leadership Development to Business Strategy: How it Boosts Performance, Engagement, and Talent Management
Developing effective leaders is a critical component of any successful organization. But simply training individuals in leadership skills is not enough. For maximum impact, executive…
Writing books is exhilarating & frightening, all at the same time
While writing my new books, I’ve had my fair share of struggles and triumphs in the world of strategy and leadership literature. While some may…
3+1 Essential Success Skills Every Business Leader Should Master
Leading a business can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. To create a thriving business and build a fulfilling life, there are some critical skills…
The Power of Positive Thinking: How to Empower Your Mind
During my teenage years I struggled to understand what people meant when they said, “Alex, you need to think more positively”. Not only didn’t I…
You have a 90% chance of being in a company that has a skills gap
You have a 90% chance of being in a company that has a skill gap. You also have a 60% chance of being in one