Purpose-driven Leaders Radu Manolescu

Purpose-driven Leaders: Radu Manolescu – NeuroMindfulness Institute

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Radu is one of the most well-established executive search & leadership development pioneers in Eastern-Europe, and his work expands beyond his business. He is the initiator of AVE – “Asociatia Pentru Valori in Educatie” (one of the most impactful NGOs supporting education in Romania). Radu is a co-founder and managing partner in K.M.Trust & Partners and is also involved in executive coaching and in co-delivering leadership development programs in EMEA.

When we launched the 1000 Purpose-Driven Leaders Initiative, Radu Manolescu was recommended by many former colleagues, clients and friends. When we had our first call about a year ago, we ended up passionately talking for 2 hours about values, purpose and making a positive impact in the world.

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Was Buddha Wrong?

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Some perspectives on happiness and success…

I was finishing my early morning run in the woods of Snagov and disconnected the audiobook to enjoy the birds chirping and the landscape for the last few hundred meters. The sun was making its way through the bright green of May while three scared dears crossed my way.

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10 steps to get you closer to the right job

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As recruiters, both in K.M.Trust (our executive search & leadership consulting firm) and Key2Success (our mid-management recruitment firm), we receive almost daily requests from people considering a career move or in need of career advice.

Despite the fact that “one size does not fit all” there are some general steps I would recommend in such cases and thought of sharing them with you:

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A Checklist on Feedback and Conflict Management

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Feedback – a sensitive subject at both ends. A difficult thing to do but among the most efficient in developing a culture of respect and trust.

We all know how important feedback is yet very few of us are actually providing it/asking for it properly and regularly.

In this article I will share some tips on how feedback can be applied in one to one discussions or mediating between members of your team that are in conflict. Continue reading →