by Florin Lungu | Nov 27, 2025 | The Flabby Middle
A few weeks ago, I joined the People People Meetup in Copenhagen. The topic on the agenda was ownership. A simple word, but one that carries a lot of weight in leadership. As I listened to the conversation, a quiet thought kept forming in my mind. We keep asking...
by Florin Lungu | Oct 14, 2025 | Leadership, Team Dynamics & Culture, Teamwork & Collaboration
Can you picture this? You’re sitting around a polished conference table. Everyone is polite. Smiles all around. The agenda moves smoothly. People nod in agreement. No one challenges. No one stretches. On paper, it looks like collaboration. But in reality, it’s just...
by Florin Lungu | Aug 2, 2025 | Communication, Leadership Strategies, Team Dynamics & Culture
Ever walked out of a strategy meeting feeling confident… Only to realize two weeks later that every team interpreted the plan differently? It’s like everyone heard the same song title… But walked away humming their own tune. The Watermelon Phenomenon At a global...
by Florin Lungu | Jul 17, 2025 | Clarity, Communication, Leading for Performance
Have you ever wondered how much unclear communication really costs? Let me show you. According to SHRM, businesses with 100 employees or less lose an average of $420,000 per year due to poor communication. Yes, you read that right – almost half a million every...
by Florin Lungu | Jun 30, 2025 | Employee Engagement, Team Dynamics & Culture, The Flabby Middle
Imagine this. You walk into the office. Everyone is at their desks. The KPIs are green. Nobody complains. But something feels… flat. There’s no spark. No urgency. No hunger. People aren’t checked out. They’re just not fully checked in. Welcome to what I call “the...
