Mike Sommerfeld has taken second place at Mr. Olympia. As someone from Heidelberg and a long-time bodybuilding fan, I am delighted. Mike Sommerfeld: Second Place at Mr. Olympia in 2024 Off-topic for LinkedIn, but wonderful news for me: from Heidelberg…
Why we should not idolise role models Admiration can blind us: why we should never put someone on a pedestal, using Elon Musk as an example. Elon Musk as a role model: questioning admiration Elon Musk as a role model:…
Responsibility, leadership and knowing when to step down Leadership mindset: when should a leader step down? Reza Mehman on resignations, perseverance and the thinking behind difficult decisions. Leadership mindset: responsibility and resignation A leadership mindset often determines whether stepping down…
Tim Gabel shared insights into podcasting and the YouTube business at Gründercampus. Two hours of conversation with him made this a special opportunity. Tim Gabel is one of Germany’s biggest podcasters, with more than 800,000 subscribers on YouTube! On Tuesday,…
Luke Mockridge and the Paralympics jokes Luke Mockridge and the Paralympics controversy: why humility is the foundation of gratitude, and what this episode can teach us about mindset. This episode reflects on the debate as it stood in October 2024.…
Cawa Younosi has presented his book “Die große Potentialverschwendung” — roughly, “The Great Waste of Potential”. I follow his journey with deep gratitude for his support over many years. I am incredibly grateful that Cawa Younosi has supported both my…
A personal update 😊 The date for my next Dinner im Schloss event has finally been confirmed: 29 April 2025! Finding a date means coordinating with the City of Heidelberg, the castle administration and my sponsors.
What other people think of you is none of your business Other people’s opinions: why they can hold you back and how to free yourself — practical reflections on mindset. Other people’s opinions and your own life What other people…
Jonas Andrulis: major investment and the pressure to deliver The Aleph Alpha founder on expectations, innovation and technological sovereignty in Germany. Historical context: this conversation took place at Dinner im Schloss on 23 April 2024 and was published as a…
Henning Fritz: burnout after the World Player award How a world-class goalkeeper experienced the pressure to succeed, a bruised ego and the challenge of finding his way back Pressure in handball: a conversation with Henning Fritz Henning Fritz experienced a…
