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

Change is important—but not at any cost. In transformation processes, I often see people overwhelmed by the pace or intensity of change. The initial energy then quickly turns into exhaustion.   I use this saying, with a touch of humor, to remind leaders that we must drive change—but with care. We can’t simply “take people along” and hope they’ll follow; we have to meet them where they are, enable them, and guide them forward.   Good leadership recognizes when the pace is too

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

A well-known proverb I like to use in change processes. In every transformation, positive, open, and clear communication is key. Employees at all levels want to know where the organization is headed—and what role they play in it.   With every kind of support we offer, we create orientation and empower people to actively take part in the process of change. We can guide, lead, and accompany them—but at some point, they have to take the step themselves.   And that’s where this s

Change starts in the mind—and often that’s exactly where resistance begins. Not everyone handles change equally well. Many first see risk, uncertainty, or loss—instead of the opportunity to create something new.   In these situations, I use this phrase deliberately to broaden perspective: The glass is half full, not half empty! It’s about adopting a positive mindset, seeing possibilities, and being willing to engage actively.   Change and transformation require leadership and