by Peter Lijnse | Jun 29, 2026 | BRM, BRM Cafe, Uncategorized
The strategy was good; you know it was good. The research was thorough, the logic was sound, and when you presented it, people nodded in agreement. There was energy in the room and this time felt different. Six months later, the project has quietly stalled. Ownership...
by Peter Lijnse | May 25, 2026 | BRM, BRM Cafe, Business Relationship Management
(A Story Most Leaders Won’t Admit) You’ve earned the promotion, the one you’ve worked toward for years. And for about a week, it felt exactly like you imagined it would. Then the meetings started, the politics surfaced, and the people who used to be your peers...
by Vincent | Apr 28, 2026 | BRM, BRM Cafe
You’re mid-presentation. The slides are solid, the data is there, and you’ve prepared for every question. But somewhere around slide four, you feel it; the room is shifting. Eyes drop to phones, and someone asks a question that tells you they stopped...
by Peter Lijnse | Mar 27, 2026 | BRM, BRM Cafe, Business Relationship Management, Business Relationship Manager
Business relationship management (BRM) is one of the most powerful—and most underdeveloped—leadership competencies in organizations. This article will help you identify essential BRM capabilities and learn how to address strategic gaps. The #1 Leadership Skill Most...
by Peter Lijnse | Feb 17, 2026 | BRM, BRM Cafe, Business Relationship Management
Whether you like it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is now part of everyday organizational life. Companies use it to analyze data, generate insights, automate tasks, and take advantage of the promise of efficiency at scale. Given all that AI does, conversations...
by Peter Lijnse | Jan 15, 2026 | BRM, BRM Cafe, Business Relationship Management, Business Relationship Manager
Traditional leadership programs often miss the mark—they’re too long, too theoretical, and disconnected from real work. People learn best when learning is practical, focused, and relevant. That’s why we’ve built a series of short, high-impact...