The Journey from Specialist to Leader

It takes 4 years to become a carpenter, 6 years to become an engineer and 12 years to excel within a specialist field. Still, we keep telling ourselves that it only takes 5 minutes to become a leader. Welcome to the Fire & Shield newsletter where we will debunk this myth (and tell you what shortcuts […]

Teamwork is dreamwork

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2024. At Fire&Shield we like dreams, small and big. But how do we turn our dreams into reality? By investing in a strong team. That’s why this newsletter contains imporantant insights about leadership silos, a theoretical deep dive into the structures of teamwork with professor Mark De Rond, and examines […]

‘Tis the Season…to Create a More Diverse Workspace

Dear you – Kære dig!  The winter season is upon us. A year has gone by, a year full of exciting projects and great challenges for FIRE&SHIELD. This newsletter will share a look back on some of the things we have been up to, as well as some insight into how to create more diversity at […]

Middle Managers Are Worth Millions…

…If you see their potential and help them grow. Here is why: It can be hard to communicate a lofty idea from the top board down to the people at the root of the organization. Sometimes the purpose and importance of your strategy simply gets lost as it trickles down and is implemented. This often happens […]

Could courageous kindness be your new summer style? 

Summer is upon us which often means time off, and time to reflect. This year we encourage you to consider if kindness you be your new style for the summer. It may seem controversial or in conflict with your perception of with “great leadership” looks like.We hope you’ll read on and allow us to unwrap […]

The TEAM is everything

Dear you – Kære dig! Thank you so much for tuning into our newsletter, the last of 2022. This edition will share some leadership tips on how to build strong teams and why it matters. Plus a few updates from our side, including the fact that the website now is available in Danish. Read on.  Book launch: Nomadic Leadership  […]

Hybrid Work Performance.

The future of work is HybridA year of pandemic have passed without an end in sight. Whether on your way into or out of lockdown, the ugly truth is that the ‘good old days’ may never be and that we must adapt to moving in and out of remote work. The hybrid work environment is […]

VUCA and rapid changes

Dear you! Thank you 2020 for the lesson in VUCA leadership.How to deal with a changing world has been a theme forever. 2500 years ago, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus allegedly said that it is impossible for the same man to step into the same river twice, for it is not the same river and he […]

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#leadingfromhome Dear you!You are receiving this email because we value you as a customer, a friend, a course participant or someone who has shown an interest in Fire & Shield. If you are sick of our emails, just click unsubscribe and you’ll stop receiving them.   WIN A BOTTLE OF BUBBLES!We have updated the look of our newsletter.Do you […]

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