2,5 hours in the training, one of the participants already mentioned: Ellis kept on whining 😂 classifying behavior is a difficult exercise #OBM #training

OBM training of Xebia Academy: Interesting content, excellent trainer, but wow that lunch that got delivered to my home address really is a delighter. #qualitywithoutcompromise #customerintimacy #sharingknowledge #authoritymission #peoplefirst #valuedrivenorganization #unboxing

“I define a leader as anyone who takes the responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes.” Quote by: Brené Brown 🙋🏼‍♀️

Planned a trip next weekend, but the weather forecast is bad. So, until trip: open weather app multiple times a day in the hope something changed. ☀️🌦🌧

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it, is like wrapping a present and not giving it”. - William Arthur Ward. This is what positive affirmation and attention is about in leadership. #DareToLead

Proud that the recording of my research "Helpful behaviors of middle managers in different phases of an agile transformation" has been published by TECH(K)NOW. Check it out, and let me know what you think! Xebia #sharingknowledge #agileleadership youtube.com/watch?v=0YN806…

🎊 We continue to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth 👀 Check out the TECH(K)NOW talk "Helpful Behaviours of Middle Managers in an Agile Transformation" from our speaker Ellis de Haan at youtu.be/0YN806iWTAM 💜 Thank you for supporting #WomenInTech!

Today I finished the burpee challenge: 100 burpees! 1300 burpees in the last month with my buddy @pderaaij. Thanks for your support! General life lesson: determination and perseverance are fueled by sharing the same goal. Thanks Paul!

Project that went wrong involving team members and leadership. Retro with leadership to involve all angles, but can feel less safe. What do you think? Retro with or without leadership?

I experience it to be really hard that managers are constantly seen as “bad”. There are so many bad managers out there that the Pavlov response might be rejection or distancing from the start. You’re always 0-1 behind. It is a constant reminder that aiming for trust is key.

Colleague messaged me yesterday to say he is grateful for our cooperation, complimented one of my consultants and wished me a good weekend. Awwwww. 💜🦄

Today I was reminded that it is a blessing when you’re happy & energized with the work you do. It is SO much more fun to work for a growing company than for a company that is under constant pressure. Count your blessings and practice gratitude.

What do you think? Do you agree?

So, what’s this with people in IT and cats? Is there a rule I missed? I feel like an outsider now.

Prima aanbieding zou je denken... echter, in de krant van 1 & 2 mei een beetje te laat NRC

I’ve never seen the power of vulnerability so strongly as I’ve witnessed in the session with Joost Rigter. In these times of longing for connection, Joost made an impact that lasts for days resulting in beautiful conversations with my team. Step out of your comfort, it’s magical

TIL that you can use Harry Potter quotes as leadership lessons.

This is brilliant. Thank you! The Rock Test: A Hack for Men Who Don’t Want To Be Accused of Sexual Harassment | by Anne Victoria Clark | Human Parts humanparts.medium.com/the-rock-test-…

Once I was sailing when an older man fell in the water unable to climb back again. I jumped into the water, climbed his boat and got him in. Afterwards he gave me a light house and said: I'll keep on sailing, but I'm relieved knowing that you'll be there to help me when in need