Before you think about vision, charisma, or big-picture strategy, ask yourself:
“What makes a good employee?”

Most people say things like:
✅ They take responsibility
✅ They follow through
✅ They communicate clearly
✅ They’re proactive
✅ They act with integrity

Here’s the leadership twist:
👉 Everything you expect from a great employee – your team expects from you.

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers.
It’s about being the example.

Your team mirrors your behavior.
If they’re avoiding decisions, ask:
“Am I giving them clarity and trust?”
If they’re unmotivated, ask:
“Have I shown them purpose and direction?”

Shownotes:
https://www.berndgeropp.com/what-makes-a-great-leader

Most managers and entrepreneurs set goals they know they can achieve.
Because it’s safe. Because it feels realistic.

But here’s the truth: Small goals lead to small results, but big goals force you to grow.

In this episode, I explain:
✅ Why “realistic” goals are often a trap
✅ How big goals shift your mindset and your business
✅ A simple framework to start setting goals that scare (and excite) you

Shownotes:
https://www.berndgeropp.de/big-goals

I recently sat down with my long-time colleague and leadership expert Dr. Burkhard Bensmann for a very personal and honest conversation.

We didn’t talk about buzzwords or the latest leadership trends.
We talked about what really matters when you’re leading a team, a company—or just yourself.

In this new episode of Leadership Made Easy, we discuss:

🔹 What cooperative, people-centered leadership looks like in practice
🔹 Why rituals like journaling, piano practice—or even LEGO—can keep you sane
🔹 What we can learn from India, Colombia… and the power of perspective
🔹 How we deal with noise, negativity, and digital overwhelm as coaches and humans

This is one of the most personal and wide-ranging episodes I’ve recorded so far. If you’re a business owner or team leader, I think you’ll find it inspiring—and maybe a bit surprising, too.

Burkhards Podcast:
https://bensmann-consulting.com/podcasts/

Burkhards Website:
https://bensmann-consulting.com/

Shownotes:
https://www.berndgeropp.com/conversation-between-coaches-burkhard-bensmann