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Momentum instead of stagnation –
Leadership development with the MLI



Artificial intelligence and digitalization are fundamentally changing the world of work—and the demands placed on people in leadership roles.

Employees have two fundamental, neurologically anchored needs in their working lives. They want to be recognized as part of a strong team, and they want to experience progress and prospects.

In everyday working life, these needs are often not met: 85% of all employees in Germany do not feel emotionally connected to their job, and 60% of all middle managers cannot coherently explain their own company's strategy.

What leads to dysfunctional leadership?

  • Often, there is a lack of conceptual structure that provides orientation and coordinates the thinking and actions of all those involved.
  • Führungskräfte senden durch ihre Aussagen und Verhaltensweisen widersprüchliche Signale, weil kein gemeinsames Führungsverständnis existiert.
  • Managers send contradictory signals through their statements and behavior because there is no common understanding of leadership.
  • Managers fail to recognize typical errors in thinking and behavior because they have “blind spots” – thus repeating ineffective patterns.

The result? Disorientation, low motivation, and missed opportunities.

The MLI solution: Strong with neurosocial leadership

MLI is an experienced and innovative partner for contemporary leadership development. Our structured approach combines scientific methods, neurosocial leadership, and practical formats:

Neuroscience of leadership

Understanding social dynamics and systems in order to make your own leadership work more effective.

Expedition Success

Self-management as a foundation for mastering change with inner clarity and resilience and dealing confidently with complexity.

Visionary Leadership

Create meaning, use storytelling, and inspire people to think in new ways and work toward common goals.

Leading High Performing Teams

The eight success factors for quickly transforming hybrid teams into high-performing, results-oriented units.

Moments of truth

Communicate effectively in everyday management situations, recognize moments that are crucial to success, and shape them in a goal-oriented manner.

Let us find out where your managers have the greatest potential for greater effectiveness in a non-binding exploratory meeting.


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FAQ Leadership Development

What is the difference between leadership and management?

Management is about the efficient distribution and administration of existing resources and processes. Management is strongly influenced by the concept of efficiency: achieving a desired success with minimal effort (which is often measured in financial terms). Leadership, on the other hand, is a force for change. It drives new ideas forward and develops shared visions across departmental boundaries. Leadership is an activity that questions and breaks down existing silos, abandons the old and dares to try the new. It should inspire and encourage people to embrace meaningful change.

What is leadership development?

Leadership development is a crucial component of corporate strategy and contributes to the creation of a culture of continuous learning and personal development in order to meet the diverse demands of a changing world. Leadership development refers to the strategic and continuous process of developing individuals into effective leaders. The focus is on systematically imparting the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours that shape a consistent, reliable leadership culture. Various methods and programmes are used to identify, train and support leadership talent in order to increase an organisation's performance, promote innovation and ensure long-term success.

Why is leadership development important?

Leadership development is important because effective leadership has a decisive influence on employee performance, motivation and retention. It contributes to the creation of a positive corporate culture and enables organisations to adapt to the challenges and changes of the business environment.

What is neurosocial leadership?

Neurosocial leadership combines leadership with insights from neuroscience and social psychology. By developing a deep understanding of the needs and behaviours of themselves, their employees and their business partners, neurosocial leadership helps people in leadership roles to build more effective and positive working relationships and purpose-driven communities. The approach views leadership as a reciprocal process in which managers and employees communicate and collaborate with each other to achieve desirable goals. This creates lasting positive social dynamics that improve employee performance, motivation and satisfaction and promote a positive work culture.

How do I measure the success of leadership development programmes?

The success of leadership development programmes can be measured using specific key figures collected before and after the programme is implemented (e.g. using the MLI Pulse Check). These key figures measure employee confidence in leadership (leadership effectiveness), employee engagement and employee retention. The achievement of leadership goals is also an important indicator of success.

What methods and approaches are there for leadership development?

There are various methods and approaches to leadership development, including formal training, seminars, online courses, coaching, mentoring, 360-degree feedback, self-study, books and participation in leadership projects. The choice depends on the context: what are the strategic goals and current challenges of the company in which leadership plays a decisive role?

What is important in leadership development?

An effective leadership development programme requires careful planning and implementation. Here are some important factors:

• Clear goals and strategy
• Needs analysis
• Tailored approaches
• Mentoring and coaching
• Measurable results
• Continuous learning
• Leadership from the top
• Evaluation and adjustment
• Congruence
• Communication and transparency

How can I develop my leadership skills?

Developing leadership skills requires self-reflection, learning and practical experience. You can improve your leadership skills through training, further education, coaching, mentoring, feedback from colleagues and taking on responsibility in leadership roles.