February confirmed something I see repeatedly in leadership teams. Performance rarely declines because people do not care. It declines because systems quietly reward the wrong things. Across workshops and coaching conversations this month, the same pattern appeared in different forms: collaboration was encouraged verbally, but incentives remained individual. Transparency was requested, but bad news still carried personal risk. Collective goals were mentioned, but rarely opera

New year, new chapter, and a new URL. As we step into 2026, you’ll now find my work at ericfingerhut.ch, a clearer home for my coaching, workshops, and insights for professionals stepping into people manager roles. Same focus, same commitment, just a new address. Introduction January has brought one idea to the surface again and again in my coaching sessions, workshops, and conversations with leaders: in times of uncertainty, clarity is not a nice-to-have, it is leadership. A

Introduction December is often presented as a finish line. This year, for me, it felt more like a pause. Across workshops, coaching sessions, and conversations, I noticed the same underlying need: not to push harder, but to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what really matters. This month’s posts explored values, balance, trust, emotional awareness, and psychological safety, all essential foundations for sustainable leadership. In this edition, I am bringing those reflec

Introduction November has invited me to reflect on a subtle but powerful truth: leadership often reveals itself in clarity, courage, and consistent small choices, rather than grand announcements or loud titles. Through coaching sessions, conversations, and workshops, I saw many professionals wrestling with visibility, values, and influence.  In this edition, I share insights from that journey plus useful tools and reflections if you’re stepping into a people-manager role. Exp

Introduction October has been a month rich in conversations about trust, leadership presence, and managing relationships upward and outward. In my coaching sessions and workshops, I’ve seen how small, consistent actions can completely change the way leaders are perceived, and how teams respond to them. One theme kept coming up: leadership is not about control, it’s about consistency. Whether you’re guiding a new team, influencing stakeholders, or managing your own boss, the t

Introduction September has been a month full of conversations about visibility, trust, and influence, three themes that repeatedly show...