How to Give Feedback to a Sensitive Team Member (Without Causing Hurt Feelings)

by Florin Lungu | Mar 20, 2025 | Coaching & Mentoring, Communication, Self-leadership

Imagine this. It’s Tuesday afternoon, and sunlight gently filters through your office window. You glance at the clock. It’s time for your feedback meeting with a team member who is talented but incredibly sensitive. Your stomach tightens slightly at the...

How can you use Emotional Intelligence to stand out as a leader?

by Florin Lungu | Feb 5, 2025 | Communication, Leadership Development, Self-leadership

In a business world where strategy, data, and efficiency drive competition, the real differentiator for executives is not just technical expertise – it’s emotional intelligence (EQ). Leaders who master EQ don’t just manage teams; they inspire, influence, and...

Leadership for the Future: Eight Simple Lessons from CBS Leadership Think Tank

by Florin Lungu | Sep 23, 2024 | Leadership, Self-leadership, Teamwork & Collaboration

Walking into the CBS Leadership Think Tank felt like stepping into a space buzzing with energy. You could feel the pulse of conversation, the sharp exchange of ideas, and the weight of big questions about leadership in today’s fast-changing world. The air was thick...

From a Village in Romania to Global Leadership: The Power of Self-Investment

by Florin Lungu | Sep 16, 2024 | Leadership, Personal Development, Self-leadership

Last week, I found myself standing in front of a small building in a quiet Romanian village—Barasti de Vede. It was the same place where I spent summers as a child, in a kindergarten with peeling paint and worn-out playground equipment. Thirty-five years ago, the...

You’re Never Too Young to Be a Great Leader, You’re Never Too Old to Be a Better One

by Florin Lungu | Sep 10, 2024 | Leadership, Personal Development, Self-leadership

I once walked into a room where the air buzzed with excitement—tech experts and engineers from all corners of the world gathered for a conference. A young developer stood at the podium, just 26 years old, giving a presentation on a breakthrough solution his team had...

Attitude is always a ‘player’ on your team

by Florin Lungu | Jul 8, 2024 | Leadership, Self-leadership, Teamwork & Collaboration

As Mark walked into the high-tech automotive workshop, the scent of metal and grease mingled with the faint aroma of fresh coffee. Engineers were busy, their focus shifting between computer screens and electric car components. The atmosphere buzzed with activity, but...