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The 5 Processes Every Business Should Automate First
The businesses that benefit from automation do not start with big projects. They start with one workflow. Here are the five I recommend starting with.
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AI Made Me 10x More Productive – Now What?
Thoughts on AI, Productivity, and What We Should Do Differently
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How We built the Diving Nomads Partner Map
Part 3 of building Diving Nomads in public: How we built a fast, static partner map using Nuxt.js and Leaflet with 200+ locations. A fully client-side…
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Building in Public – Part 2
How Diving Nomads Automates Coliving & Coworking Partner Outreach
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How We Onboard Dive Centers and Automate Memberships with (Almost) No Code
Building Diving Nomads in Public
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Rethinking Leadership in B2B SaaS
In this article, I share key takeaways from the Corporate Rebels Masterclass and explore how B2B SaaS founders can apply principles of self-management…
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Why Delegation Fails – and What to Do About It
Why delegation fails for many founders — and how to fix it. Learn practical tools like Delegation Poker, spot common traps, and start scaling with…
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Being the Leader Your Team Actually Wants to Follow
Leadership isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about showing up real. These 10 traits have helped me lead better (and mess up less). No fluff…
 • Tobias Mende
Deciding Better: How to Make Faster, Smarter, and More Effective Decisions in Your Organization
Decisions shape the future – of your team and your company. Learn how to make smarter, faster, and more effective decisions by improving your…
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The Leadership Dilemma
As founders follow outdated leadership practices, younger generations demand autonomy, purpose, and meaningful work. This article uncovers the systemic…
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Organizational Change and Leadership
This article examines the critical role of leadership in facilitating organizational change, highlighting strategies and collaborative approaches that…
 • Tobias Mende
Better Alternatives to Performance Reviews
This article critiques traditional performance reviews and proposes alternatives that enhance employee feedback and engagement. It highlights the…
 • Tobias Mende
Performance Reviews Considered Harmful
Performance reviews are widely accepted in software companies, yet they often foster unhealthy competition and overlook the importance of teamwork. By…
 • Tobias Mende
Organizational Tension Processing
In self-organizing companies, a tension-based proposal process empowers employees to identify issues and propose solutions, fostering a culture of…
 • Tobias Mende
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