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July 2025

You don't change culture; you embody it.
This article draws from Judith Glaser's vision of organizational "Change" — with a sharp focus on Culture Transformation.
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Olivier KAMEL
If Your Team Is Confused, It’s Not Their Fault. It’s Yours.
How to bring back real clarity in day-to-day operations.
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Olivier KAMEL
Boss vs Leader: Why It’s Time to Bring Back Strong Managers
Stop glorifying leaders. Start building real managers.
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Olivier KAMEL
Having authority as a manager: the three key attitudes to adopt
Having authority as a manager is not about charisma or likeability. Here are the three key attitudes to develop.
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Olivier KAMEL
Manager too lax: should HR intervene?
As an HR, it's always a challenge to know precisely when and how to intervenue. This article shows you the way.
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Olivier KAMEL

June 2025

Being respected as a manager: regaining control of your legitimacy
In this article I tell you why authority cannot be decreed—and how to rebuild it.
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Olivier KAMEL
Applying subsidiarity: a powerful weapon for the Solid Manager
Managers, learn how to apply subsidiarity to empower your team and strengthen your authority.
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Olivier KAMEL
Personal alignment: the key to lasting and respected managerial authority
Personal alignment is the foundation of authority. Here's how to cultivate it to inspire respect.
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Olivier KAMEL
HR: 7 indicators for identifying managerial dysfunction in a team
Identify poor management with 7 specific signs. For HR, a practical tool to intervene before things go wrong.
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Olivier KAMEL
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Managers, why your team is testing you (and how to react calmly)
Is your authority being tested? Find out why your colleagues provoke you and how to react without losing your composure or posture.
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Olivier KAMEL

May 2025

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