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Leading Legacy: What You'll Be Remembered For

Legacy isn't what you build β€” it's what you change in other people. This article explores how leadership legacy forms through everyday decisions, developed people, and systems that outlast you β€” and how to shape it deliberately without turning it into a performance.

by Maximilian Groh, Feb 6, 2026

Leading Through Chaos

Crisis doesn't test how much you know β€” it tests how well you decide without knowing everything. This article presents a practical framework for leaders operating at 70% certainty, covering how to communicate decisively and turn uncertainty into momentum rather than paralysis.

by Maximilian Groh, Feb 4, 2026

The Mid-Career Pivot: From Expert to Leader Without Losing Yourself

The hardest career transition isn't changing roles β€” it's changing identity. This piece reflects on the shift from technical expert to people leader: what it costs, what it creates, and how to grow into responsibility without abandoning what made you effective in the first place.

by Maximilian Groh, Feb 2, 2026

Building Leaders, Not Just Managing Tasks

Great managers don't just get work done β€” they develop people who can lead without them. This article lays out a practical framework for turning daily responsibilities into leadership capability, and how to know when your team is ready for more.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 31, 2026

Influence Without Authority: A Leadership Playbook

Modern leadership rarely comes with formal authority β€” especially in procurement. This article lays out a practical playbook for influencing decisions, aligning stakeholders, and driving outcomes when your responsibility far exceeds your direct control.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 29, 2026

AI and Human Negotiation: A Hybrid Strategy That Wins Deals

AI won't negotiate supplier contracts for you. But it fundamentally changes what's possible before, during, and after the negotiation. This article explores how procurement teams combine AI-driven analysis with human judgment to consistently win better outcomes.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 27, 2026