by Florin Lungu | Jan 6, 2025 | Leadership, Personal Development
As I sat down at my desk one chilly December evening, the soft glow of the lamp casting long shadows across the room, I felt a familiar sense of anticipation. The year had been a whirlwind—full of challenges, successes, and moments of growth. With a hot cup of tea in...
by Florin Lungu | Dec 24, 2024 | Leadership, Personal Growth
As the first snowflakes fall and the smell of freshly baked pepparkakor fills the air, I’m reminded of how quickly the year slips away. The season of lights and gatherings is upon us, but for leaders like you and me, it’s also a season that whispers: Pause. Reflect....
by Florin Lungu | Nov 28, 2024 | Leadership, Team Dynamics & Culture, Trust
I recently worked with a leader who had just stepped into a challenging new role. Let’s call him John. John was excited. He had inherited a high-performing engineering team tasked with delivering a critical product launch. But the honeymoon phase didn’t last long....
by Florin Lungu | Nov 20, 2024 | Coaching & Mentoring, Team Dynamics & Culture
I remember coaching a team leader who was struggling to get results from one of his engineers. Let’s call him Marcus. Marcus led a small, high-performing team in a fast-paced tech startup, but one team member wasn’t pulling his weight. Let’s call him...
by Florin Lungu | Nov 11, 2024 | Leadership Strategies, Team Dynamics & Culture, Trust
Picture this: You’re leading a critical project during a major organizational shift. Deadlines are moving targets, new priorities emerge daily, and your inbox is overflowing with “urgent” updates. You’re pushing hard, expecting your team to do the same. But instead of...