Marian Möbius’ Post

As one of my favorite times of the year approaches, it’s tempting to shift our focus away from business and into the holiday spirit. And rightfully so, we’ve worked hard to get here. But as we reflect on your team and next year’s opportunities, I know these thoughts might cross your mind: - “We’re in a good spot. Let’s review the open role and team next year.” - “It wasn’t the year we were hoping for, so we’ll wait and see.” - “I hope next year will be better and can look at hiring.” Hope isn’t a strategy. Tradeshow and booking season won’t wait for the holiday hangover to fade—they’ll hit fast and hard in January. Will your team be ready to seize those opportunities? Or will gaps in your roster lead your customers to walk past your booth, straight to the competition? In my Building Materials career, I’ve seen this too often: companies delay hiring, only to find themselves scrambling early/mid-season, leaving business on the table. Don’t let that happen to you. Here are two positive ways to start the New Year: - A great candidate finds their next career move with a company that aligns with their values and goals. - Your company gains an excited, confident, well-prepared team member ready to drive growth when it matters most. Investing now ensures your team is ready for the relationships and opportunities that define a successful year. A small financial commitment today can lead to significant financial gains tomorrow. Don’t be saying, “I wish we had a better year,” this time next year. Set your business up for a successful year, now. I’d appreciate a catch-up, chat about the market, or discuss your team! #Ivebeenthere #buildingmaterials #distribution

Happy Holidays to all: Reflecting on Big choices in life: Why work for your current Employer ?? Recently, a potential job applicant with an impressive background researching an open job position at Verizon asked me point blank , "Why should I work at Verizon? What makes it special?" This question made me pause and reflect deeply on my 12-year journey here. I responded - With your impressive background and experience , you undoubtedly have multiple offers, possibly with attractive benefits and promising growth opportunities. It's essential to choose based on what resonates most with your personal and professional values. However, one universal truth I've found in the corporate world is that guarantees are rare. My tenure at Verizon has been a mixed bag—working under great leadership and participating in exciting projects, although not consistently. I’ve felt valued and cared for, but there were challenging times too. Yet, through it all, a few core aspects of Verizon have stood out which I can sum up in one word "Freedom" Working towards shared goals, I always felt I enjoyed: -  Freedom of Thought and Expression: At Verizon, I always felt I had the freedom to think independently and voice opinions - Freedom of Choice: I had enough freedom to make professional choices, where I could steer my career path. - Freedom of Action: I had substantial autonomy to act and make decisions These "Freedoms" have defined my experience and are what I value most about working here. They might not be flashy, but they're fundamental to why I like working at Verizon. My view: It is very important to Align and Re-Align Your Values for Greater overall Job Satisfaction and effectiveness !!! Choosing where to build your career is a significant decision. I encourage you to align "Your Values" with what a potential employer offers. It’s not just about the work you do; it’s about how you do it and the freedoms you enjoy that enrich your professional lives and generally make you happier on day to day basis. I’m eager to hear from you—how do you approach making employment decisions? What do you look for in an employer? #Verizon but all my opinions are my own #CEO #CFO #Change #Employment #2025 #happy new year #career #job #career choices

Ten Things I’m Excited About in 2025!   I’ve decided: 2025 is going to be a good year. 😊 For Deutsche Telekom and, hopefully, for all of us personally. Here are ten things I’m looking forward to this year:   1. Our customers When I was a teenager, I worked at the weekly market in Solingen. What I enjoyed most was talking to customers and getting their direct feedback. That still brings me joy today. I always leave these conversations feeling energized and full of new ideas.   2. My colleagues I also draw new ideas and energy from engaging with my colleagues. I’m continually inspired by the expertise and passion within our company—#werkstolz.   3. Moments that bring us together Ultimately, everything Telekom does is about connecting people—digitally, but also in person. For example, at Digital X on September 10 and 11 in Cologne, or at the Beethoven Competition from December 3 to 14 in Bonn.   4. Performance Performance can be demanding—but afterward, you feel proud, satisfied, and often even happy.   5. Celebrating successes together That’s part of great performance. I’m looking forward to many opportunities to celebrate our achievements.   6. 30 years of Deutsche Telekom Telekom is celebrating its birthday this year—30 years! That’s definitely another reason to celebrate.   7. Next Generation Telekom We have a rich history, and we’re building the future. Every year, we welcome new colleagues who bring fresh impulses and ideas.   8. Shaping change Our world is changing rapidly. We want to shape this change in a positive way—with creativity, courage, and innovation.   9. Growing together Success isn’t just about products, networks, and service. It’s also about how we develop as individuals. No one can excel at everything, so it’s vital to keep learning new things with enthusiasm.   10. Travel Travel is another great way to learn. I’m excited to explore new countries, cultures, and “digital hotspots” in 2025.   My motto is: “A bird can only fly with two wings.” A good working life and a good private life—both need our attention, and both can be actively shaped. I wish you all a Happy New Year. Let’s not get discouraged by any negative mood around us. Let’s stay positive, be transparent with one another, and openly address mistakes so we can keep improving.   I’m sure there’s much more to look forward to in 2025. Let’s make the most of it!

As Christmas is just around the corner, and 2024 is coming to an end, it's a time for reflection, relaxation, and, most importantly, recharging our batteries ❤️. Personally, I've been reflecting on what makes me happy when I cycle to work and what keeps that joy alive as I cycle back home. If you're curious about what, in my view, makes Karnov Group DK an exceptional place to work, I've outlined a few thoughts below 💫. 👉 It's never boring: We are a growing company and an exciting house with a high degree of professionalism and innovation – most recently, we launched our own AI legal assistant, KAILA 🙌🏻. 👉 Embracing Authenticity: I love that our culture celebrates individuality, allowing employees to be their true selves – also at work, and that we work based on psychological safety and fundamentally believe that "The Power of Mistakes Creates learning, innovation, and growth" 🌻. 👉 Inclusive and Diverse: I absolutely love our inclusive culture and broad diversity. We are rich in age, gender, and cultural backgrounds – we are currently 19 different nationalities – always aiming for more 🌍. 👉 Prime Location with Flexibility: I appreciate that our office is situated in the heart of Copenhagen, yet we continue to offer the flexibility of working from home ❤️. 👉 A Blend of Fun and Competition: I really enjoy the balance between silliness and a competitive spirit. This December, we enjoyed visits from our "Paragrafnisse," we engaged in “drille-nisser”, and we competed in creating and decorating Christmas windows. The picture below showcases our HR window – we're especially happy since we won the competition this year ❤️. Next year we are aiming to win again so stay tuned and get ready for the tough competition ones again😉. P.S. If you're interested in learning more about us and exploring our exciting job opportunities, both now and in the future, don't hesitate to write me a DM 💻. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄🍾🥂.

📢 Effective Business Relationships Impact Your Work Culture - They Are The # 1 Skillset 📢 According to the 2024 Great Place To Work® survey results the top 10 best companies to work for are: 1. Hilton 2. Cisco 3. NVIDIA 4. American Express 5. Synchrony 6. Wegman’s Food Markets, Inc. 7. Accenture 8. Marriott International 9. Cadence 10. Comcast NBCUniversal 💡 When we build Effective Business Relationships the work culture will be healthy, happy, and goals will be more readily achieved. How many places have you worked? What made you leave or what made you stay? Let us know in the comments!

Struggling to balance family time with your career ambitions? You're not alone. At Stryker, we understand the juggle and asked employees to share their tips for balancing family and work. Their conclusion? "You can have it all, but..." Check out the full story on our career blog: https://gag.gl/i3yBsb #WeAreStryker #CareerBalance

Time flies while having fun, they say. And I’d say they are right on the money!   I started my Philips/Signify journey exactly 17 years ago. This journey has taken me to experiences, places, successes and learnings many dream of. However, even the greatest journey would feel empty if there were no one to share it with. There have been a bundle of talented and inspiring people with various fascinating backgrounds I had the privilege to share this one with. I’d like to express my most sincere gratitude to colleagues, customers, business partners and managers who I’ve had the pleasure of seeking and finding win-win solutions with. I have all of you to thank for the skilled and successful professional I am today.   Some examples of what I mean: Daniel Jenkins - This entire journey wouldn’t have happened without you hinting me about an open job at Philips in 2007. Thomas Henin – the situational negotiation tactics you taught me are still in every day use, and they have enabled us at Philips/Signify to many memorable moments of success. Pascal Popis – you literally gave me the tools to grow from a promising talent to a pro-player – thank you for believing in me! Ludek Hladky - The quality analysis skills I have today have been built on the basis of what I learned from you. And, our epic road trips will always have special place in my heart! Henny Seinen – thank you for pushing me out of comfort zone so many times that it actually started feeling comfortable! Astrid Simonsen Joos – you are one of the most inspiring speakers I have ever come across and although we didn’t really work hand in hand I wanted you to know that those speeches paid off! Takayuki Uchida – you really are a star in finding logic and reason in very complicated situations! Rachel Bare – Your people skills taught me how to bring out the best from the team and from the team members individually. Your middle name must be HR. Michel Moreno – During our talent pool project with the trip to China I learned how to evaluate existing situations as they are. And, most importantly, how to unfold them in order to find out what needs to fixed. *Anke Le Guével* – Many people ask me how can one go from automotive to horticulture and immediately succeed. The answer is you. Thank you for making me feel right at home in horti! Edwin Smits – On top of the vast amount of technical topics you taught me I also learned so much about the corporation politics which helped me navigate through all kinds of weather. Sabrina Carvalho and Erik Stappers and Andris Stuks - You taught me how to couple plant knowledge with sales and I have many successes to be greatfull for this. Eelke Hempenius – you inspired me to focus on the things where we could make an effect on.   When one book closes it is nice to quietly close the back cover and reflect on it a little. And very soon you do want to open another one. Could it be even better than this one? There’s only one way to find out.   #signify #philips #career #teamwork

As another work anniversary goes by (21 tomorrow) I can’t help taking a moment to reflect on how the workplace and job has developed over the years. When I was growing-up in the industrial West Midlands of England in the seventies, the risk of unemployment was a major topic in every household. A once proud industrial sector was in a nose-dive, shedding jobs in a last-ditch attempt to remain competitive. Many who were approaching the end of their careers, including my father, lost not only their immediate job, but also the chance to use their skills and knowledge again during their lifetimes. As our Danish prime minister is always keen to remind us, such is not the case today. Certainly, it is not at FOSS where it seems the opportunity to work on interesting new areas just keeps on growing. Whether it is a deep-dive with a technology expert or an interview with an industry professional explaining the growing need for actionable test data in their work, it is more obvious by the day that the things we are working with are both topical and relevant. Add a nice teamwork environment, a running club and a gym and the job becomes a playground for ‘sustainable’ content creation with a serious and meaningful edge. It’s a great antidote to those lingering impressions of a different age. Looking at photos of the old factories, the Wolverhampton local paper reports that many of the old buildings from sites such as the once huge Sunbeam motorcycle plant are now back in use for an altogether more modern form of manufacturing.

Reflections on week one at Merit America. I wrapped up my first week at Merit yesterday. In case you didn’t know, they are a four-day workweek organization. Thursdays are known as “Merit Fridays,” I am trying to think of a clever name for my new first Saturday of the three-day weekend. I tend to forget how much drinking from the fire hose the first several weeks of a new job brings. This week was no different. The differences, though, have stood out, and I wanted to call them out here. 1. Everyone is friendly and supportive. There is a tool for colleagues to publicly recognize each other for living the organization's values, and I swear yesterday, I had 20-plus new alerts every time I checked. It is part of the weekly check-ins for staff, and to see all the shout-outs was terrific. 2. The co-CEOs have a BIG vision and aren’t afraid to answer the tough questions. They are open to conversations and hold space on their calendars for staff to share thoughts. How cool is that? CEOs could 100% take a page from their book. 3. A handful of people reached out to introduce themselves AND referenced the authenticity and vulnerability of my job search posts and how much they appreciated them. 😊🫣🥰 y’all, they liked me being me. 4. The organization moves fast. Many big things are coming, and I am thrilled to join the team. I look forward to quickly getting up to speed to add value. For now, I am off to enjoy my first Saturday- and welcome suggestions for what clever name I can use.