Specialist article
The Alpha-Intelligence model – competencies alone are not enough
From: "KMU Magazin", October 2025 by B. Liebermeister
Barbara Liebermeister explains why classical competencies are no longer sufficient in a complex, unpredictable world. Her Alpha-Intelligence Model shows what new intelligences leaders need to remain effective in the future.
Artificial intelligence does not replace human leadership.
From: "Network Karriere", October 2025 by B. Liebermeister
In this article, Barbara Liebermeister explains why artificial intelligence, while a valuable tool for modern leadership, can never replace the human element. She demonstrates how leaders can strategically utilize AI to improve decision-making while preserving empathy, responsibility, and intuition as key leadership qualities.
Refill the energy tanks
From: "Change Management", September 2025 by B. Liebermeister
Many executives have been working at their limits for years. Barbara Liebermeister shows in twelve practical self-coaching tips how to recharge energy, recognize boundaries, and strengthen one's resilience – before exhaustion becomes routine.
Leading with AI, not by AI
From: "Beschaffung aktuell", September 2025 by B. Liebermeister
Barbara Liebermeister makes it clear: Artificial Intelligence can do many things – but not lead. For responsibility, conscience, and contextual understanding remain human. Leadership with AI means to use technology intentionally, without giving up the human aspect.
Operational in ambiguous situations
From: "Maschinenmarkt", August 2025 by B. Liebermeister
Barbara Liebermeister shows how leaders can remain effective in the VUCA world despite uncertainty. Instead of reacting hastily, it is important to develop tolerance for ambiguity – the ability to endure contradictions and still act decisively.
How to remain action-oriented in ambiguous situations
From: "Die Mediation", April 2025 by B. Liebermeister
In the modern (work) world, leaders constantly face questions that have no clear answers and challenges for which there are still no definitive solutions. In such situations, it is important to remain as calm as possible. This can be learned and conveyed to others so that they can quickly get back into action mode.
Leader or manager?
From: "DENTAL MAGAZINE", March 2025 by B. Liebermeister
The term leadership now embellishes almost all publications surrounding the topic of leadership. However, it is rarely described in concrete terms what distinguishes a "Leader" from a classic manager. Barbara Liebermeister, head of IFIDZ in Wiesbaden, provides the necessary clarity. With the modern leadership skills of a "Leader," practice owners can also advance.
Twelve tips - how to give a successful speech
From: "MaschinenMarkt", March 2025 by B. Liebermeister
During the time before and after the turn of the year, executives often have to give speeches. Here’s what they should pay attention to in order for the speech to be successful.
Expand contacts for personal relationships
From: “NETCOO”, March 2025 by B. Liebermeister
The modern digital communication media often tempt us to communicate with others “en passant”, that is, rather casually. This negatively impacts the quality of our relationships.
Please be personal!
From: "BILDUNGaktuell", February 2025 by B. Liebermeister
The digital communication media often tempt us to communicate with other people rather casually. This negatively affects the quality of our relationships, knows Barbara Liebermeister
Maintain contacts individually
From: "bindereport", February 2025 by B. Liebermeister
The digital media often tempt us towards casual communication. However, this negatively impacts the quality of our relationships.
Influencers as role models for executives?
From: “Die Mediation”, February 2025 by B. Liebermeister
The demands on leaders have increased enormously in recent years. In addition to the qualities that have always been required, it is now also essential to have the ability to quickly and flexibly develop a network of relationships in order to achieve the desired impact - both internally and externally. Leaders can learn a lot from influencers - not only with regard to the relevant social media platforms.
Leaders are challenged and sometimes overwhelmed.
From: "Lernende Organisation", January 2025 by B. Liebermeister
An online survey conducted by IFIDZ, Wiesbaden, found that leaders are currently most concerned with operational tasks and the questions: "How do I stay productive in the long term?" and "How do I keep employee motivation high?"
Conversations that resonate, plan, and hold
From: "NETCOO MAGAZIN", January 2025 by B. Liebermeister
Executives often have to give speeches in the time before and after the turn of the year – not just at Christmas parties and New Year receptions, but also at (sales) kick-offs. Here are 12 tips.
