2025 wasn't a "comfortable" year. It was a revelatory year. Not because anything completely new happened, but because everything that had previously held together through inertia stopped working. Roles, leadership models, clichés,...
Last week, in true OSM style, part of the management team met for three days, far from the offices, the daily urgencies, and the habits that, unintentionally, sometimes limit our vision. Not for team building, but…
At work, true friendship isn't about joking around or forced drinks. It's about alliance: mutual trust, concrete support, shared goals. When this alliance exists, people communicate better, make quicker decisions, and support each other in difficult times. This is what...
“Speak well.” “Use the right words.” “Avoid the wrong tone.” Yeah, okay. But all of this isn't enough. Because in a company, you need more than just proper communication. You need communication that leaves an impact. Every day I see professionals who talk (a lot),…
There's a silent undergrowth in companies. You don't see it right away. It doesn't make any noise. But if you spend enough time there, you sense it. It's made up of grudges, petty grudges, invisible hierarchies, symbolic scepters that pass from hand to hand depending on...
🟢 There comes a point in your professional life when you stop being just "the boss's son" or "the young talent" and become the point of reference for a team, a company, a group of people who expect answers from...
When you lead a team, courage isn't a movie scene where you save the company at the last second. It's a training ground: daily choices, made consistently, when something important is at stake. That's where culture and results are formed. Here...
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Okay, I know. When that moment comes, the temptation is always the same: "Do I really have to take this test? Aren't my resume and interview questions enough?" If you've ever found yourself in a selection process and...
When I meet young or second-generation managers, I often see the same scene: an endless to-do list, overcrowded agendas, and a belief rooted in their minds: 🗣️ “I have to prove myself, so…
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Spoiler alert: You're better than anyone ever led you to believe! If there were a magic formula for becoming the perfect leader, the world would be full of carbon-copy managers, all the same, all busy playing a role instead of being themselves. But...
Have you ever heard that "a good leader isn't necessarily a good manager" and vice versa? It almost seems like a struggle between two opposing roles, but is that really the case? Or are leadership and management two pieces of the same puzzle? John...
There is a managerial subspecies that is particularly widespread in offices around the world: the Sniper Manager. He prowls the company like an expert hunter, eyes trained on the team, ready to identify with surgical precision every tiny error, inaccuracy or detail out of…
Constructive criticism is an excuse, a figure of speech, a trick to criticize while deluding yourself into thinking you won’t pay the consequences in terms of motivation and involvement. Am I saying that no one should ever be corrected, trained or helped to improve? No,…
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There are days when, entering the company, you feel that something has changed. There hasn't been an earthquake, no dramatic press release. And yet, the air is different. Maybe someone has left. A long-time colleague. Or maybe not, maybe a young person, a…
Have you ever felt overwhelmed for no apparent reason? It wasn't a traumatic event or a sudden business crisis that sent you into a tailspin, but a silent accumulation of small, daily pressures. These are microstressors, small sources of tension...
🗣️ “I don't have time.” 🗣️ “If I had more hours in the day, I could do everything.” 🗣️ “I'd need a 48-hour day to be able to keep up with everything.” But are we sure that time is really the problem? ⏰…
Is true leadership about making connections?
Is true leadership about making connections?
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For decades, leadership has been portrayed as an act of command: the leader leads the way, others follow. Period. A clear, direct, almost military vision. But… does it still work? Today, the world of work has changed. The best…
Purpose-driven leadership and value alignment
Purpose-driven leadership and value alignment
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I've always believed that a company's success depends not just on numbers, but on something much deeper. Over the years, working closely with entrepreneurs, managers, and SME teams, I've seen this intuition confirmed: the…
The Multitasking Trap
The Multitasking Trap
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If multitasking were truly a skill, today we would all be CEOs of multinationals and at the same time Olympic champions, starred chefs and influencers with 1 million followers. Spoiler: we are not. And no, it is not the economic crisis' fault...
Imagine you're the CEO of a company with hundreds of employees. You're asked to intervene in a branch where the new area manager has caused significant discontent among his employees (and the most dissatisfied are precisely the...
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In my consulting and training work with OSM I often come across excellent companies, close-knit teams, ambitious projects. But if there is one thing that distinguishes the healthiest and best performing companies from all the others, it is not just the…
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There are things we hear so many times that we stop listening to them. Like: “Time is money.” Too bad those who build value — with people, for people — know that time is much more….
A reflection born in the field, between silent offices, tired eyes and (almost) sparkling reports. There are moments, during my work in the company, in which everything — at least on paper — seems fine. The numbers are (all in all) good….
“And then there is what is simple, yet so rare” means that there are small, seemingly obvious things that never happen by chance and that, when they do happen, make a difference. In every company. You see it right away, when you enter…
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Leadership, this mythical creature that sheds its skin every ten years like a snake with performance anxiety. First it was charisma, then vision, then resilience (whatever that means today). Now? We're talking about authenticity. But, as usual, between the…
In my management consulting work, I have the privilege of accompanying entrepreneurs, executives, and team leaders on their growth journeys. If there's one thing I've learned over the years, it's that being a leader today means much more than just having...
This approach is called transformational leadership, a model that goes beyond simple management to become a driver of positive change. It is not just about giving orders or coordinating activities, but about inspiring, enhancing and creating a…
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In recent years, authenticity has become the magic word in the management world. Everyone talks about authentic, transparent, and empathetic leaders. But there's a small problem: when authenticity becomes a skill to be learned, it's no longer authentic. Let's think about it for a moment: it can...
Mentorship in SMEs
Mentorship in SMEs
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There is a widespread belief in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): success depends on direct experience, daily practice and a healthy spirit of adaptation. All true. But there is a fundamental piece that is often ignored, and that is mentorship….
Relational illiteracy
Relational illiteracy
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That is: if there is one thing these people do well, it is to fuel every social dynamic within three open spaces with the same depth with which a TikTok trend tackles the Divine Comedy. He answers you with grunts,…
In my work with entrepreneurs, managers and business teams, I often meet brilliant, technically impeccable people who struggle to achieve lasting results with their collaborators. Not because they are not capable. But because, simply, no one has…
In our view, in a world where technical skills are no longer enough, relational intelligence is what makes the difference between an ordinary professional and a leader capable of inspiring, communicating and creating trust. The course “Relational Intelligence…
Ten Types of Imprendisaurus Not Yet Extinct
Ten Types of Imprendisaurus Not Yet Extinct
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There are days when I enter certain companies and I feel like a National Geographic observer at the Science Museum or a tourist in Jurassic Park. In short, instead of enlightened managers and entrepreneurs, I find myself in front of creatures…
There are workplaces where women in charge are the norm. Open Source Management is one of them. My colleagues and I lead teams, make decisions, manage companies without anyone asking strange questions about “but…
There are two types of managers in the world: those who lead their team with vision and confidence, and those who even check the size of the margins in PowerPoints because “you never know.” If you’ve ever found yourself thinking:…
Ah, inspirational leadership! That wonderful concept that fills management books, TED Talks and LinkedIn posts full of words like vision, empowerment and resilience. 🔹 Visionaries who create the future. 🔹 Authentic and value-filled leaders. 🔹…
💡 Leadership is not a title. It is not a bigger desk. It is not a front-row seat at meetings. It is the ability to create real impact on people and companies, transforming a group of…
Tell me about your resume
Tell me about your resume
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If you are looking for a job, be prepared: “Can you tell me about your career path?” is one of the first (and obvious) questions they will ask you in an interview. It seems easy, right? In reality, it is a perfect trap. 💡 For years, thanks to the role I hold…
We talk. We talk a lot. We explain, we tell, we argue. We intervene to have our say, to convince, to demonstrate that we have the right opinion at the right time. But… how much time do we really dedicate to listening? 🤔 In the world of work (and not only) listening has become…
Let's stop complicating things: leadership is not just a matter of graphs, KPIs and endless meetings looking at PowerPoint, rigorously prepared with art (even if those are useful, eh). Today, another ingredient is also needed to lead a team,…
Introduction: Reverse mentoring is based on the reversal of the traditional roles of mentor and mentee and on a new reciprocal and temporally stable relationship between a less experienced mentor who provides specific expert knowledge and a more experienced mentee who wishes…
In recent years, we've all seen and experienced a profound cultural shift in the world of work. Employees, especially younger ones, expect companies to take a stand on social, geopolitical, and environmental issues. It's not…
Becoming a manager is a big step, but managing other managers is a whole different challenge. If your success previously depended on your own work and your team's results, now your priority is helping your managers...
Imagine working for an unpredictable boss. One day he's helpful, thoughtful, and seems genuinely interested in the team's well-being. The next day he yells, belittles, and treats coworkers with arrogance. Then, after a few days, he becomes kind again, perhaps...
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Why do some people seem naturally predisposed to leadership, while others, despite being intelligent and well-prepared, fail to emerge? According to Warren Bennis and Robert J. Thomas, authors of "Geeks & Geezers," the answer lies in the challenging experiences they...
Imagine this scene: an important meeting, tension in the air, the boss takes the floor. Everyone expects him to have the perfect answer. And instead, with complete ease, he says: "I have no idea. I don't know. Did any of you understand anything?"
A winning team is measured by numbers and results. But what are the ingredients of the winning mix? 🤔 Surely there are many and all technically valid. But the truth, let's face it, is that the real magic also lies in that invisible bond,…
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There's a fairly widespread leadership model that suggests leaders be and behave like corporate demigods. One who never makes mistakes, who always knows what to do, who has the perfect plan ready before the...
Do even experienced leaders lose their way?
Do even experienced leaders lose their way?
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Leadership and self-awareness: some useful questions to reflect on and that can help us stay "on track" If you are a successful person (ok, it's true that definition has a thousand facets, but you get the idea), probably at the beginning of your…
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In management, the “hedge” represents the obstacles to overcome, beyond which lies the light (i.e. success) or the darkness (failure). There is no doubt that the most ordinary and essential management tools are needed to overcome the hedge….
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Over the past few months, I've begun to realize something that, in professional life, happens to everyone sooner or later: there are times when you can feel "a little alone." And the funny thing is, it happens often...
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A clear vision of the future is one of the key elements that define an effective leader. It acts as a beacon for the team, guiding each member toward common goals and creating a sense of direction and purpose. When a leader is…
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Being a leader today isn't just about making decisions and giving motivational speeches. If you really want a team that doesn't plot your downfall while you're preparing your next PowerPoint presentation, you need to learn the art...
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The manager Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 😡➡️😇➡️😡
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Have you ever had a boss who was kind and understanding one day, and then treated you like you were the lowest of the low the next? The kind of manager who praised you in front of everyone today, and then…
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Who perseveres wins?
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Some say leaders are born with a special aura, a kind of natural magnetism that makes them capable of inspiring and guiding. Then there are those who maintain that leadership is all about intelligence, strategy, and...
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Do companies manage well, but lead poorly?
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There's a widespread (and dangerous) belief in the business world: leaders and managers are two opposites. On one side, the visionary leader, the charismatic inspirer who guides people toward the future. On the other, the methodical manager, the master of…
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The silent killer of your productivity
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Have you ever had a day where nothing catastrophic happened, yet you arrived at the end completely exhausted? 😩 There was no drama, no crisis, and yet you felt empty. Welcome to the world of microstress. Microstress is…
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