Sebastian Ott

Gratitude as a Leadership Practice

A small group of professionals gathered in an office setting, sharing a moment of appreciation and connection during a team meeting, reflecting gratitude and collaboration at the end of the year

Explore how intentional appreciation strengthens team trust, ownership, and operational effectiveness.

Growing a Team from 3 to 6 Engineers: A Leadership Journey

Explore the strategic and human aspects of scaling an engineering team from 3 to 6 members, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and operational success.

Creating Team Alignment & Shared Vision

Harnessing team alignment and shared vision to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.

Building a High-Impact Onboarding System

Effective onboarding is crucial for long-term success, blending structure with personal guidance to ensure new hires feel supported from day one.

Leading Through Change: Embracing the Human Element

Explore how effective change management hinges on understanding people, fostering communication, and integrating team input.

Refocusing for Progress: How I’m Getting Back on Track

Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re not moving forward—it’s an opportunity to reassess, refocus, and realign. Summary: Lately, I found myself feeling stuck. Looking back at the past few months, I realized that my progress didn’t match my expectations. Despite taking action, I had shifted focus multiple times, pursued different ideas, and ended up feeling scatteredContinue reading “Refocusing for Progress: How I’m Getting Back on Track”

The Truth About Being Loved: Why Hiding Keeps Us Disconnected

Real love requires us to be seen for who we truly are—without masks, without performance, without fear. Summary:We all crave unconditional love, yet many of us unknowingly block ourselves from experiencing it. The reason? We aren’t fully honest about who we are. Instead of showing up authentically, we adapt, perform, and mold ourselves to fitContinue reading “The Truth About Being Loved: Why Hiding Keeps Us Disconnected”

Rewriting Your Story: How Judgments Shape Your Reality

Change the way you judge events, and you change the way you feel, act, and experience life. Summary: Every moment, we interpret the world around us through our thoughts and judgments. These judgments determine how we feel and how we respond to situations. If we want to break free from negative emotional cycles and createContinue reading “Rewriting Your Story: How Judgments Shape Your Reality”

The Power of Real Love: Understanding Our Deepest Need

How our unconscious patterns shape relationships and how we can break free to experience true, unconditional love. Summary:Love is at the core of everything we do. We all seek unconditional love, yet most of us unconsciously act in ways that push it away. Inspired by Real Love by Greg Baer, this article explores how ourContinue reading “The Power of Real Love: Understanding Our Deepest Need”

Choosing the Right Habits – Finding Clarity on What Serves You

Not all habits serve us equally—choosing the right ones creates alignment, growth, and long-term success. Summary:Building habits is one of the most powerful ways to shape our lives. But not all habits are created equal. Some push us forward, while others keep us stuck. The key to lasting change is choosing habits that align withContinue reading “Choosing the Right Habits – Finding Clarity on What Serves You”