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The
Library
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Curiosity

clarity beats control. every time.

Perspectives for change.

by Nesrin Herrmann

Essays on structure, systems, diagnostics, and performance — written from 15 years of direct operational ownership. Follow on LinkedIn →

I'm a BO$ — the hidden cost of key man risk

Governance

I’m a BO$$

or the hidden cost of Key Man Risk

This one might be a tough one to swallow. So if, at any point, you recognize yourself in this[…]

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The IQ Switch — two thinkers talking past each other, puzzle pieces that will not meet

Coaching

The IQ Switch

or The Downside of Being Right

Put two highly intelligent executives in a meeting room. Clear thinking. Problems get sliced[…]

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Hey Alexa — why AI can't replace structure

AI Readiness

Hey Alexa

or why AI can’t replace structure

“Hey Alexa, add a 30-min meeting tomorrow at 10 with Neo.” You say[…]

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Oh my, Marie — the geometry of productivity

Operations

Oh my, Marie

or the Geometry of Productivity

We all like order. Clean desks. Clear minds. Empty inboxes. A life where[…]

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Gollum — a snooping detective, a squirrel hoarding nuts, a greedy caterpillar and a man racing for a trophy

Coaching

Gollum

or the false ownership claim

Let’s talk about greed. That slippery little creature we’re all too embarrassed to admit[…]

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Best Loser Part I — loss is one step towards winning

Coaching

Best Loser Part I

or loss is one step towards winning

We’re obsessed with winning. Promotions, profits, gold medals, all the money, the hottest partner,[…]

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Universal Rules — a wolf pack, a bee and a flower, a blindfolded figure, and a hand of cards

Governance

Universal Rules

or hierarchy is not a social construct

„Universal Rules is a reminder that nature, physics, and dynamics do not negotiate[…]

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