When Fear Blocks Compassion: A Leadership Lesson from the ER
A mother dies waiting for an ICU bed. The doctors knew what to do. The resources existed. Yet bureaucracy and fear stood in the way. Dr. Gabriele Lang reminds us: this isn’t only a medical story; it’s a mirror for
Women Leading Change: Why Avoidance Holds Back Transformation
By Dr. Gabriele Lang, The intensity, complexity, and speed of change in today’s business world can feel overwhelming. Structures, processes, and ways of thinking are shifting rapidly. This dynamic brings opportunities, but only for those who take responsibility and act proactively. Transformation
Why Compromise and Consensus Alone Blind Us to Real Conflict
By Dr Gabriele Lang I keep hearing the phrase, “I don’t have any conflicts.” Yet this is usually followed by a tirade about someone who is incredibly annoying. If we are all supposedly conflict-free, why do so many people reach their
Learning to Master the Shark Tank: Why Conflict Resolution is Becoming the Most Important Leadership Skill of the Future
The other day, my teenage son gave me a piece of straightforward advice: “Mum, you need to learn self-defense. What will you do if someone attacks you?” My response was simple: “I’ll run away. Anyone who wants to harm me
Ready to Drown in the Overflow of Stimuli?
Modern life is like a constant barrage of stimuli. Information hits our brains every second, images, videos, stories, news. The digital world never sleeps. It’s a nonstop stream of input flooding our senses from all directions. Add to that the
The Cost of Losing Empathy – How to Regain It
Empathy is the ability to recognise other people's feelings, needs and concerns. It is part of our social competence and determines how well we can organise relationships, both privately and professionally. But what happens if we neglect this skill or