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Conflict Leadership: Have the courage to stand your ground when things get tough.
Conflict Leader: Do You Have the Courage to Stand Your Ground When Things Get Tough? A conflict leader is someone who, with or without a formal leadership role, can handle tension, leverage differences, and provide direction when things get tough (MEDIV). According to Peter T., conflict intelligence (CIQ) is...
When workplace well-being sounds great in theory, but little actually changes.
A fruit basket at the office. A mindfulness workshop. A yoga session during the afternoon. A team walking challenge. An inspiring session on resilience. At first glance, it looks like an organization that invests in workplace well-being. And on...
What are the biggest misconceptions about conflict and conflict management?
Science, practical experience and recent developments all point in the same direction: the problem is rarely the conflict itself, but the way it is handled. Organisations that view conflicts as a source of information and development rather than...
What Is Hope? Meaning, Benefits, and Snyder’s Theory of Hope.
What is hope? Hope is more than just staying optimistic or crossing your fingers that things will turn out okay. According to Snyder et al. (1991), it is a positive mental state that stems from two things at once: the feeling that you are determined to achieve your goals, and the confidence...
Why a certified coach makes all the difference when it comes to stress and burnout.
Not all coaches are the same. When it comes to stress and burnout, quality, scientific evidence, and ethical guidance are paramount. Discover what sets a VESB-certified coach apart and who is ready to help you at hidt.be, among others. Stress and burnout: a...
Leadership that makes a difference: the courage to be authentic.
In boardrooms, strategy sessions and team meetings, the talk often turns to vision, KPIs and innovation. But we rarely ask the question that shapes everything: Are you really who you say you are? Because leadership isn’t a role you play. It’s a reflection of who you...
Burnout isn’t a one-size-fits-all condition.
Burnout is one of the most talked-about challenges in the modern workplace. Yet we often treat it as if it were a single, universal experience with a single, simple solution: working less, setting better boundaries, and becoming more resilient. Although well-intentioned, this...
Why does life seem to go faster as you get older?
Psychological insights into the perception of time as a source for deepening leadership. In his book "Why Life Goes Faster as You Get Older", Professor Douwe Draaisma offers an intriguing perspective on our subjective sense of time. Many people – especially from...
Why do some leaders fail despite their good intentions?
Although leadership is often discussed in terms of strong qualities and positive characteristics, it is equally important to consider what does not constitute good leadership. Certain behaviors and attitudes can have a negative impact on...
Learning to be more different with respect, clarity, and care.
At HIDT, we believe that growth does not begin by avoiding conflict, but by transforming it into opportunity. Differences of opinion are not a mistake. They are fuel. The real challenge is not whether we differ, but how. Because this is the reality: it's not your...
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