Too old and too expensive? Or wise and experienced? Is the cliché about over-50s in the job market true? Do you know what people in the final stages of their careers want in your organization? Are they more or less happy in their jobs? Are they burned out or looking for a new adventure? Are you tapping into all their talents, experience, and wisdom? Have you ever asked them what they really want? Last December, I was a guest on this topic at Linda Cappelle 's launch event at The Table with...

You must have noticed it too in the past years. People work from everywhere… but belong nowhere. Employees no longer say “we”—they say “my role, my contract, my life.” Engagement, trust, and loyalty are declining. Without intentional leadership, organizations drift from vibrant communities into transactional platforms. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What if 2026 was the year we claim back the 'WE' at work? The best leaders today are not just managers—they’re chief community builders ....

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. This African proverb is more relevant then ever, don't you think? The complex challenges our organisations face are rarely solved by doing it all on your own. Strategic alliances are clearly on the rise. They have become important engines of growth in business and important drivers for societal change in non-profit organisations.   You probably have to work with partners for certain projects at work, right?   They may be...