In this episode, I explain why work as a true calling is far less rare than many people assume — at least according to my long professional experience. But every journey begins with the individual.

If people start with themselves, society has a real opportunity to unlock human potential while creating far more fulfilled citizens — people who experience genuine meaning through their work.

I explore the core values behind this idea and offer two concrete approaches for developing one’s own path toward a sense of calling.

Let us make use of the opportunities that human life offers. This requires contribution from everyone: the individual, the family, the social environment, colleagues, as well as the local community, the country, and the state.

Work as calling is a powerful goal — and far more achievable than many believe.

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Keywords: purpose, work, calling, fulfillment, values, personal development, meaning at work, leadership, vocation, motivation, human potential, career values

I have known Bertram Kasper for almost 15 years, and it has always been a pleasure to work with him successfully over the years.

From an early stage, he dedicated his life to social work and has achieved remarkable results both in leadership and entrepreneurship within this field. He worked for more than 36 years at St. Elisabeth Verein, where he also founded the consulting company GISA, which became highly successful in the broader social services market.

In addition, he is actively involved in the selection of foster parents, where profilingvalues is applied as part of the process.

In recent years, he has also become known through his podcast Gelassen älter werden and is active as a blogger, author, and visionary in his own third stage of life.

In this episode, we have an engaging conversation and explore the significance of values in these contexts.

A conversation that is both illuminating and encouraging.

Keywords: social work, values, aging, later life, leadership, foster care, social impact, personal development, aging well, life transitions, coaching, values in society

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In today’s fast-moving business world, many topics are often mixed together — including generational conflicts, which have become a constant part of public debate.

At the moment, one issue stands out in particular: demographic change. Large numbers of people are reaching retirement age, and especially in Germany, a significant transformation is taking place. The strongest birth cohorts in history — the Baby Boomer generation — are gradually leaving the workforce.

But which values have shaped this generation, both in professional life and in their private lives? Are the differences compared with younger generations really as large as often claimed?

In this episode of Value Impulses, we bring clarity to the Baby Boomer generation and explore the values behind this major social shift.

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Keywords: baby boomers, work transformation, retirement, demographic change, workforce values, generational change, leadership, work culture, generations, values at work, future of work

In this episode, I explain why values form such a powerful foundation for how we live together on an international level. Having studied political science, economics, and public law, and completed a doctorate in international relations, I am deeply familiar with global and foreign policy dynamics.

Building on the ten bipolar value axes introduced in the first part of this topic, I explore where, in my view, we currently stand on the international stage — socially, politically, and economically.

One thing can be said in advance: yes, we can still be saved — but it is far from happening automatically.

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Robert S. Hartman: The Revolution Against War: Amazon.com: The Revolution Against War: Selected Writings on War and Peace: 9781642280401: Hartman, Robert S, Hurst, Clifford G: Bücher

Christoph Ulrich Vogel: Stabilitätstransfer durch die NATO am Beispiel Polens: Stabilitaetstransfer Durch Die NATO Am Beispiel Polens: Souveraener Staat Und Internationale Organisation ALS Akteure Und Sicherheitsproduzenten Im ... 3 (Studien Zur Internationalen Politik) : Vogel, Christoph Ulrich, Schwarz, Jürgen: Amazon.es: Libros

Yuval Noah Harari: Sapiens – eine kurze Geschichte der Menschheit: SAPIENS - Eine kurze Geschichte der Menschheit: Der legendäre Weltbestseller erstmals als günstiges Taschenbuch, aktualisiert und mit neuem Nachwort : Harari, Yuval Noah, Neubauer, Jürgen: Amazon.de: Bücher

Keywords: global values, international relations, geopolitics, political values, global economy, leadership, value systems, international order, global society, foreign policy, social change, strategic thinking

In this episode, I explain why values form such a powerful foundation for how we live together as a society. Having studied political science, economics, and public law, I am familiar with political structures and also bring a sociological perspective to the discussion.

After 15 years as an entrepreneur and 25 years as a consultant, the economic dimension naturally also plays an important role in my analysis.

I introduce ten bipolar value axes and use them to explain where, in my view, Germany currently stands socially, politically, and economically.

One thing can be said in advance: yes, we can still be saved — but it begins with each individual.

Paul Kennedy: The Rise and Fall of The Great Powers: The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers : Kennedy, Paul: Amazon.es: Libros

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Keywords: values, society, politics, economy, leadership, Germany, social development, value systems, political culture, business ethics, social change, decision making, responsibility, future, value-based thinking

I first met Tamara Dietl in 2012 when I wanted to introduce and recommend profilingvalues to a highly professional group of crisis coaches. Before that presentation, I was somewhat nervous, but I was able to convince Tamara to complete the profilingvalues certification. Since then, we have worked together very successfully and fruitfully for many years.

In this episode, we reflect on Tamara’s remarkable professional background, which began in journalism and led to well-known documentaries, including work for Spiegel TV. For many years now, she has worked as a crisis coach and consultant, consistently integrating Viktor Frankl’s approaches to meaning and values into her methodology.

Through the cancer illnesses of her husband and mother, she also had to navigate severe personal crises herself. We talk about today’s overlapping and polycrisis realities and how they affect both her clients and mine.

It was a highly engaging and insightful conversation with Tamara, who offers listeners many valuable perspectives and thought-provoking insights.

Website: profilingvalues website

Keywords: crisis leadership, resilience, strength, crisis coaching, polycrisis, personal development, values, Viktor Frankl, meaning, leadership psychology, transformation, emotional resilience, coaching, crisis management, profilingvalues

In this episode, I start with the simplest understanding of the term value and move toward a modern interpretation of what values mean in practice. I introduce three dimensions of values and two value spaces, always with a focus on practical application.

The episode also highlights why value-based competencies are essential for creating structure, clarity, and direction in life. I explain a simple framework — the value matrix — which has become a personal guide for continuously reflecting on, calibrating, and developing my own values.

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Keywords: values, personal development, value matrix, self-reflection, orientation, decision making, psychology, value-based leadership, self-awareness, personality development, inner clarity, life structure, mindset, competencies, modern values

In this episode, I interview business consultant, author, and honorary professor Dr. Burkhard Bensmann, with whom I have worked closely and successfully for many years.

He combines a deep background in the humanities with decades of consulting experience, creating a unique added value for his clients.

His main focus is self-leadership, which he also considers a fundamental building block for a successful life.

Based on a broad range of interviews, he has structured the topic into three essential dimensions: self-awareness, self-responsibility, and self-regulation.

From this foundation, he developed seven fields — which can be understood as “magnifying lenses” through which self-leadership can be systematically strengthened and developed.

During our conversation, he was sitting in Lanzarote while I was in Tenerife — and our shared appreciation for the Canary Islands is only one of many things that connect us.

An enlightening conversation full of depth and practical insight.

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Keywords: self-leadership, self-awareness, self-responsibility, self-regulation, personal development, leadership development

In this episode, we explore the process behind self-leadership and why it matters.

Whether for leaders or employees, an essential question is always: where do we begin when learning to lead ourselves?

Self-leadership means aligning our actions with our personal values, ways of thinking, and goals.

This may sound logical and simple, but in reality we often face the challenge of truly knowing these values and goals well enough to act with clarity.

After this episode, you may have a deeper awareness of the different paths through which self-leadership can be developed and strengthened.

Because one thing is clear: anyone who cannot lead themselves will not be able to lead others effectively.

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Keywords: self-leadership, personal leadership, self-awareness, values and self-awareness, leadership development, self-reflection

In this episode, I take a deeper look into hospital operations together with Steffen Köhler, Head of Human Resources at Kliniken Südostbayern.

We discuss the specific characteristics of hospital environments, current trends, and how organizations can respond to the enormous challenges they face today.

We also reflect on what has been learned from the pandemic and how these experiences continue to shape leadership and organizational thinking.

Steffen Köhler is a strong advocate of lean management — an approach that can work particularly well in hospitals.

Our conversation also focuses on leadership roles and the development of leaders.

As we know, leaders ultimately develop themselves, but organizations must create the best possible conditions to support that process.

Hospitals and all connected services require new ways of thinking, and Steffen Köhler represents this mindset in an impressive way.

Website: profilingvalues website

Keywords: healthcare leadership, hospital management, leadership in healthcare, lean management, hospital culture, healthcare transformation