New year, new focus: Why structured check-ins will make the difference in 2026
The start of 2026 is more than a symbolic reset for companies. In a market environment characterized by a shortage of skilled workers and high pressure to transform,[...]
A milestone – and an honest look behind the scenes
Our change of name to ME business group GmbH & Co. KG We are now officially ME business group GmbH & Co. KG. A sentence that[...]
Error culture as a success factor: Why leadership needs more courage today
In a world that is changing faster and faster, error prevention is no longer a strategy – it is a risk. Companies that want to be successful in the long term must[...]
Aloha as a leadership mindset
What we can learn from Hawaiʻi for modern leadership Almost exactly a year ago, I was standing barefoot in the sand on one of the Hawaiian Islands, the wind[...]
Why Modern Leadership Development Determines the Success of SMEs
And why standardized training is no longer sufficient today: The world of work is changing rapidly – and with it the demands on leadership. For German SMEs, the[...]
Is your skillset as a manager still up to date? Or are you stuck in the past?
In the past, the path to becoming a manager was clear: those who were the strongest professionally were promoted. The best member of the team took responsibility – not because you[...]
Trust is not a feeling – it is a commitment
Trust is one of the most frequently quoted words when it comes to leadership – and at the same time one of the most misunderstood. In my own career as[...]
Feedback is not praise – why leadership stops without feedforward
In over 20 years of leadership, I have experienced how often feedback is confused with praise. Many managers mean well – they want to motivate, appreciate, the[...]
MEcademy: Learning that fits into everyday management
The new digital learning platform of the ME business group is live learning that fits into everyday management – exactly when it is needed. With the[...]
Stop the guide "fabric softener"
"Markus also gets something away from time to time." This sentence, said about me by a managing director, hits the nail on the head. Because too many companies talk about[...]