Business, Curiosity and a European Way of Life
I am a businessman, board professional and advisor, but my interests have always reached far beyond the boardroom.
Business, communication and leadership are an important part of my life, alongside a deep interest in culture, history, travel, design, books, cities, food and the traditions and ideas that shape Europe.
This site brings those worlds together. It is a place for reflections from work and business, but also for observations, experiences and stories from the places I visit, the people I meet and the things that catch my attention.
For me, work and life have never been completely separate. They influence each other, and together they shape how I see business, people and the world around me.
BUSINESS AND LIFESTYLE
My blog
Welcome to my blog, where I bring together perspectives on management, communication and board governance with a personal interest in style, culture, travel and the European way of life.
It is a mix of business insights, observations, experiences and the things that shape how I work, live and see the world.
Fading into Pink: A Last Glimpse of Late Summer
On a lonely platform in the night, stepping off the bus after dinner, wishing late summer wouldn’t be so brief—one last chance to fade into pink...
Finding the Beat: Merging Office Hours with Daily Training Routines
I go down there every evening just to feel the beat. With this routine, I can combine my office time and fit in two training sessions each day....
Finding Our Place on the Line: A Coaching Session in the Heart of the City
My personal coach advised me to follow the line, so we took our coaching session to the middle of the street—right on the double line. It was a...
Embracing the Rust Belt: A Modern Approach to Leadership and Masculinity
Like the candidates for vice president, I am “in the Rust Belt” to contribute. My connection with the vice presidential candidates goes beyond just...
Ties & Cider: A Harvest of Style
There’s something special about the end of summer as it makes its entrance. The apples begin to fall, and you harvest them like never before,...
Fight! Returning to Strength After Months of Non-Stop Business Management – Now Available to Support Your Organization
Fight! The setting sun catches me during an outdoor kettlebell session. I’m in a row of training days, aiming to get my match weight as I return to...
Transforming Styles: Navigating a Full Day of Diverse Meetings and Events
It’s just a question of time. Different meetings within 8 hours, each with a change of style. A fully scheduled day started in almost all red,...
Diplomatic Event with Business Leaders: A Strategic Networking Opportunity
I am on my way to a diplomatic event with invited business and political actors, along with the local community from the host country. The dress...
The Iconic Meeting: Fred Perry, Jack Kennedy, and the Legacy of Three Initials
Hitting the city in all white with a wreath on the chest and some keyboard time between meetings and working sessions. Just as JFK did, Fred Perry...
Embracing Bold Style: A Business Designer’s Summer Elegance
The sun is shining brightly for another day, and today's dress code needs to match the vibrant weather. I’m looking forward to a lunch presentation...
Hidden in Plain Sight: Explore Budapest’s Stylish Wine Bar Near the Ministry of Justice
As neighbors to the Ministry of Justice in this fashionable power district of Budapest, we’ve discovered a hidden gem. This wine shop (WINE NOT?)...
Standing with Statues, Speaking of Freedom: Ronald Reagan’s Lasting Influence
I recently visited Bond Street in London to converse with my favorite statue, Churchill. Now, in Liberty Square in Budapest, I met another personal...
Echoes of Brutalism: A Journey Through Budapest’s Past and Present
I want to be like the people in Budapest, experiencing what they did during the times of Socialist Modernism and Brutalism. We took the tram to the...
Exploring Budapest’s Grand Market Hall: A Hub of Culinary Heritage and Local Delights
In the market halls, you encounter the soul of a country’s heritage and culture. I often take my lunch in these halls to experience the atmosphere...
Echoes of the Astoria: A Night in Timeless Europe
Parks, hotels, and palaces; promenades and avenues — Europe is endless. In Budapest, we sit in a late-night café. The café invites guests on a...
Navigating New Horizons: A Board Workshop on Budapest’s M2 Metro Line
Ready in our urban style, we’re set to take the M2 line from Astoria station for a board workshop, energized by the diverse cultural scene that...
Chairman of Cooperating Foundation to Express Future Board Interest at Annual Meeting
I am planning to attend the annual meeting at a foundation, following an invitation from the bishop, as I am the chairman of a cooperating...
Balancing Corporate Duties and Personal Wellness
In the midst of page breaks while producing annual reports and writing documents for notices of general meetings, I raise my eyes from the screen...
Announcing the New Chairmanship of the Foundation and Friends of the Gothenburg City Museum: Commitment to Cultural Heritage and History
I am the new chairman of the Foundation and Friends of the Gothenburg City Museum, whose main task is to support and protect this museum housed in...
Experienced Board Professional Seeking New Challenges and Opportunities
I am ready to take on new assignments in board of directors roles and look forward to continuing to present applications at personal meetings with...