Peter Holzer, author and sparring partner for companies and managers - Leadership Edition

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Peter Holzer, author and sparring partner for companies and managers - Leadership Edition

Are we abolishing the willingness to work hard in Germany?

Is success possible without the drive to work hard? Has mediocrity become the new norm? Do we even want to achieve anything in Germany anymore? And since when has high performance been viewed negatively? Peter Holzer, author and sparring partner for companies and leaders, discusses these questions with podcast hosts Harald R. Fortmann and Joy Edwin Thanarajah. Holzer calls for more clarity and courage to embrace change, and argues for creating an environment in which people can flourish — as a catalyst for SME and societal renewal. At the same time, he poses the provocative question: is Germany ready to embrace real change and strive for excellence? He also considers the common focus on KPIs, as working time is often measured rather than results.

An overview of the content of this episode:

• The courage to change is crucial for success
• Clarity is uncomfortable, but necessary
• Education system must be reformed
• Performance must not have negative connotations
• Create an environment in which people can grow
• KPIs should measure output and not working hours
• The community should take precedence over individual interests
• Parental homes shape the doer mentality
• Diversity should not be an end in itself
• Entrepreneurial thinking must be presented in a positive light
• Performance and success are not always pleasant topics
• Germany should position itself as elite

Further links:

• Peter Holzer on Linkedin
• Peter Holzer website
• Aufstand der Leistungsträger book (German)
• Harald R. Fortmann on Linkedin
• Joy Edwin Thanarajah on Linkedin
• Deininger website

About Suits & Sneakers

Suits & Sneakers is a podcast for decision-makers. In the leadership edition, Deininger CEO Joy Edwin Thanarajah and managing partner Harald R. Fortmann talk to leading personalities about topics such as new working environments, digitalization, the transformation of leadership and their long-standing experience in building and managing companies.

About Deininger

Deininger, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is one of the leading executive search consultancies in Germany and operates with a global network of partners. Since its foundation in 1981, Deininger has specialized in identifying and recruiting top executives for companies in a wide range of industries. With business and industry expertise, Deininger supports clients in filling key positions in a dynamic market environment and a changing business world. With many years of experience and a focus on quality and sustainability in cooperation, Deininger has established itself as a trusted partner for national and international companies, from start-ups to larger medium-sized companies and corporations. Deininger - Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, China, Dubai, Great Britain, India, Poland and USA.

About this podcast production

• The intro voice-over of the podcast was recorded by Chérine De Bruin.
• The Deininger podcast “Suits & Sneakers” is a TON.EINS production.