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The sky is the limit!
A well-known saying I like to use in change processes. Transformation isn’t only about adjusting structures and workflows—it’s also an opportunity to create space for new ideas. It’s the perfect moment to encourage innovation and bold thinking. I use this phrase to motivate people at all levels to think big and free themselves from limiting beliefs. Change should inspire—not intimidate. Those who constantly say, “That won’t work” or “We tried that before,” limit the potenti

Heinz Sommer
Nov 30


We go down—we don’t run.
I often use this expression in conversations—with employees at all levels and with clients alike. It’s a reminder that change requires calm. Haste creates unrest, uncertainty, and ultimately causes people to disengage from transformation. “We go down—we don’t run” doesn’t mean taking challenges lightly. It means facing them with composure. Topics can be urgent—without becoming chaotic. Especially leaders are called upon to bring calm and clarity into the process. True lea

Heinz Sommer
Nov 30


We cross the bridge when we come to it!
A well-known proverb I often use in the context of change and transformation. In such processes, there’s a tendency to think everything must happen at once. Employees at all levels look far ahead, worry about possible consequences—and end up paralyzed. This mindset blocks real progress. Change, however, requires movement. With the necessary prudence—but without overcaution—it’s about taking the first step, addressing challenges, and solving problems when they actually arise

Heinz Sommer
Nov 30
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