Episodes
In this episode, we welcome Debbie Goodman. We are going to discover how work has changed during the pandemic, why mental health issues are at a peak, and what the future of talent and work could look like. Debbie is the CEO of Jack Hammer Group, a member of EO, and the author of the bestselling book The Living Room Leader: Leadership Lessons for a Hybrid Future.
Published 02/01/22
It's time for a new Q&A session here at the Virtual Frontier. Today we are going to learn about skills and competency, how you do a competency gap analysis, and more importantly how to close the gaps detected rapidly.
Published 01/27/22
This conversation with Hamza was set out to talk about reinvented leadership for a bright future of work and what everyone can do to burn bright but not burn out. We covered that and much more. A very critical but nevertheless positive outlook on the future of work and leadership. Get inspired by Hamza's remarks in this conversation.
Published 01/26/22
In today's #AskTheCEO session we are going to talk about the terms growth and profitability. Both are indicators of success in most organizations. How they are interrelated, what comes first, and how to balance between growth and profitability, you can find out in this episode.
Published 01/20/22
In this episode, I got to talk to Dr. Ralf Friedrich about the urgent need for mental health first aid in the corporate environment. Every organization should be aware that mental health issues are affecting the business overall, productivity, and the well-being of the individual. Learn why your organization needs to implement a mental health first aid responder right away.
Published 01/12/22
In this week's episode of the #AskTheCEO series, Manuel and Daniel have a conversation about the mostly hidden benefits of remote staff hiring. Listen to this episode and get some ideas on how you can crush 2022 hiring remotely without boundaries.
Published 01/07/22
In this episode, we welcome Jody Thompson. We are going to talk about why management sucks and what can be done about it to change that. Nobody likes to be managed however, we spend billions of dollars every year to do so. Jody's views on a results-only work environment are fascinating and if you think about it, very easy to implement.
Published 01/04/22
Manuel and Daniel will chat in this week's #AskTheCEO session about how to build a B2B sales funnel for your business and start working with your dream clients. Be aware, some work is required to get things moving in your B2B sales funnel. But when you get clarity in the first place followed by consistency and patience you'll enjoy the outcomes very soon. Dive into the funnel.
Published 12/30/21
Today we are getting to the topic of hiring the right people. Getting the right people at the right time is crucial to avoid missing opportunities in a fast-moving environment. Find out how you can overcome the hurdles when finding the right people for the job.
Published 12/23/21
Discover this week's #AskTheCEO episode and learn how to deal with difficult clients. Where people work together problems can and most certainly will occur. Good resources are needed when dealing with difficult clients in complex environments. 
Published 12/16/21
Check out this week's #AskTheCEO episode where Manuel and Daniel are discussing the issue of global tech talent shortage and how to overcome it, enabling creativity and fostering a sense of community.
Published 12/09/21
Listen to this week's #AskTheCEO episode and learn about current trends and alternative approaches in CEO styles and leadership. This will help to build an environment where people can thrive and fully engage.
Published 12/06/21
In this episode, Daniel is joined by Manuel to discuss the topic of mentorship for business growth, how to find the best mentorship, and why everyone needs mentorship running a business or leading teams.
Published 11/25/21
In this week's episode of the #AskTheCEO series, Manuel and Daniel have a conversation about nomad-style organizations and how working in a world without boundaries is coming along. Learn in some practical steps how your organization can adapt rapidly to the changing environment in the new world of work.
Published 11/11/21
Check out this episode of the #AskTheCEO series where Manuel and Daniel are talking about the secrets behind high-performance teams. Let's see what is behind the curtain so you can bring real performance opportunities to your teams.
Published 11/04/21
Manuel and Daniel will celebrate episode 20 of the #AskTheCEO talking about how you can create the environment for a modern company structure. Thinking about a business hierarchy is essential. But might we have to re-think if a modern company structure does support hierarchies as we know them for more than 100 years? Join the discussion and help the people in your organization to thrive.
Published 10/28/21
Manuel and Daniel will chat in this week's #AskTheCEO session about how you can easily stop demotivating your team or co-workers. Do you try really hard to motivate the people around you? Passionate to motivate, you will, in fact — demotivate people. 
Published 10/21/21
In this episode, we welcome Darcy Luoma. Darcy's life story will impact you and how you think about your own life and the hurdles you are probably confronting. With her ThoughfullyFit model, she helps leaders and teams stop wasting time and energy dealing with frustrating people's problems.
Published 10/20/21
Manuel and Daniel will speak in this week's #AskTheCEO session about the most common misconceptions when it comes to business growth strategies. Manuel will tell us how he learned the hard way, burning a lot of money and wasting resources, that a good business growth strategy is essential for sustainable success and growth.
Published 10/14/21
In this week's special #AskTheCEO session, Manuel and Daniel will talk about why so many cross-team collaborations are dysfunctional and what are possible reasons. But of course, you'll get also some ideas on how to make this kind of collaboration actually work.
Published 10/07/21
In this week's special #AskTheCEO session, Manuel and Daniel will give you some background when it comes to choosing the right tools and improving your workflow management. Digital tools can be a great help to improve your business activities and workflows. But it is crucial how we select those tools and implement them. This is where the biggest risks and traps are waiting.
Published 09/30/21
In this week's special #AskTheCEO session, Manuel and Daniel are talking about Manuel's past career as a professional athlete and how his training has helped him to develop his ability to focus on things that really matter. You'll also find some extremely practical tips on how to stay focused in your daily practice leading teams or as a business owner.
Published 09/23/21
In this special #AskTheCEO Manuel and Daniel will talk about some ground rules when it comes to developing your leadership style and layout some important actions you can implement right away to improve the work with your teams.
Published 09/16/21
In this episode, we welcome Manish Bahl. Manish works at the multinational tech company Cognizant as Head of the Center for the Future of Work. I talk with Manish about how the world of work is changing, what new jobs will arise in the next couple of years, where we already live in the future today, and how to break silos while creating open spaces that embrace disruption and uncertainty.
Published 09/15/21
What does it take in 2021 to become an attractive workplace? Many things have changed and shifted during the last year and the topics of attracting and retaining talent have become even more complex. Find out what you can do and be a changemaker in your industry. In this special #AskTheCEO Manuel and Daniel are getting to the core elements when it comes to the attraction and retention of talented employees.
Published 09/09/21