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#Compassionate confrontation Whenever I think there is nothing more to learn about cultural difference, I am proven wrong. I’ve lived on three continents, married an Egyptian man, and navigating cultures

4 min. “Every day on my way to high school, I would pass the big green door of Van Lanschot Kempen’s monumental office in Den Bosch. Every time, I told

#Everyday activism So I had romo, regret of missing out[1]. Romo, because I didn't attend the women's march in Amsterdam on International Women’s Day. So many people took to the streets for

4 min. Why go on a journey? "At first, when I was invited to this expedition with Better Future, I was sceptical. The inspirational but vague descriptions and mentions of

#Why a new civil oath matters "Thought and action should never part ways" states one of my heroes, Hannah Arendt. Her clarity strikes me even more in times like this,

#Have Done List 2024 Writing the last editorial of 2024, I’m reflecting on the radical shifts in power happening at different places in the world. As leadership professionals we’re always

How did a serious tech nerd become a social entrepreneur, saving lives, & empowering youth? The short answer is: the ability to create unlikely human connections and genuine curiosity. The

Facilitating is an art that you can learn. From design, mapping and engaging stakeholders, developing the skills needed to let a group discover direction and providing guidance simultaneously. Are you

#The illusion of powerlessness What is a systems thinker doing in the business of behavioral change? Over the last few years, months, and weeks, I’ve found myself reflecting on this question.