• Embracing the uncertainty

    This video perfectly captures how I feel about entrepreneurship now. You gather courage and willpower, close your eyes, and jump into the unknown. At first, you’re flying scared — unable to see clearly where you’ll land. Slowly,… more

  • Karma in Czechoslovakian tanks

    Karma is funny and sometimes delivering poetic justice to this world. Here is the story. In 1924, France and Czechoslovakia signed a treaty, promising to protect each other from unprovoked aggression. Fast forward to 1938. The Sudeten… more

  • Can AI give you big-company power?

    At the heart of today’s organizations is the idea that a diverse group of talented individuals, using their variety of knowledge and experience, can work well together. This cooperation creates synergy that drives business forward. But a… more

  • Messy Workflows = Silent Burnout

    — “What do you do for a living?” I recently asked someone I met, and their answer left me thinking. — “I work at a hospital with cancer patients.” — “That must be a stressful job?” —… more

  • I’ve just quit my job. So, what’s next?

    I’m leaving behind a comfortable corporate life—working with smart and nice people, stable paychecks, and other perks. Now, I’m diving into the cold waters 🥶 of entrepreneurship… returning to my roots.I had some choices and plenty of… more

  • Woah! Last day at Decathlon!

    Feels like I just got off a crazy rollercoaster. 🤯🎢We’ve had our ups and downs. Sometimes uphill—slow and steady. Other times flying down into chaos and changing directions. Scary and super exciting. But the best part? Sharing… more

  • Misjudging colleagues: Why it happens.

    Some colleagues might feel like others aren’t contributing much. This can damage trust and cooperation. It’s a common issue in any workplace. Here’s why it happens: 1. Hidden Work:↳ Not all work is visible. Some tasks happen… more

  • Harsh Truth for Leaders about TRUST in teams.

    💡 Fail to build TRUST in the team?You’ll be the first to suffer. You won’t know the truth and will remain uninformed. 💡 Micromanagement is not dedication.It’s a TRUST issue. Trust your team to succeed. 💡 Your… more

  • Can Human Content Survive AI?

    Will human-created content survive in new Internet economy?The Google and OpenAI presentations this week were quite impressive. One thing that is becoming increasingly clear is that both giants are pushing for AI-powered search engines that provide direct… more

  • Playful Now, Purposeful Always

    ❔ The question is how to live a life that your inner kid would be proud of, and that your older self would respect and appreciate?How can we play like kids and build something awesome for later?What… more

  • 12 AI TOOLS FOR E-COMMERCE

    10 powerfull AI tools for E-commerce.The game is changing! Small businesses with AI tech can now compete with big companies. Team size doesn’t matter much anymore!👉 Google with 180,000 employees is challenged by OpenAI’s lean team of… more

  • Let’s talk about burnout?

    Damn! It might be burnout. I remember these thoughts several times in my life.Feeling tired even after sleep? Lost the spark for your job, feel negative about everything. You doubt your skills and feel like nothing you… more

  • Netflix’s Rise in 3 Scenes

    I learned these three business cases from Netflix founder Marc Randolph during my PowerMBA studies. Netflix’s Rise: From Underdog to Streaming King in 3 scenes. Netflix, today’s $262 billion streaming giant, started its tiny business in 1997… more

  • Ukraine’s AI Spokesperson

    The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced AI Avatar as their new spokerperson! more

  • Free AI tool to boost website conversions

    VWO Chrome Extension does just that. It’s FREE & helps to analyze your website and generate hypotheses for better conversions. Here’s how to try it:1. Google “VWO Chrome Extension” & install it.2. Go to your website.3. Click… more

  • I finished my PowerMBA marathon

    I’m excited to tell you that I’ve earned my business school certificate from PowerMBA. In 2023, I was looking for knowledge to take my business education to the next level and together with my colleagues from Decathlon… more

  • About Excitement-induced Insomnia

    Ever lie awake before something awesome? You’re Not Alone!Long nights staring at the ceiling because of an upcoming adventure (trip, project, major life event)? Don’t worry, it’s ‘excitement-induced insomnia’, and it happens to a lot of people.… more

  • OUR SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT AWARD 2024

    We’re thrilled to announce our REUSABLE E-COMMERCE PACKAGING project has just won a SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT AWARD 2024!This innovative project, led by the amazing team of Oliwia Guziel last year, has already saved 65 tons of packaging materials… more

  • I ran every day for 100 days and did 500 km

    I ran every day for 100 days and did 500 km. Below my story from hate to love running. And how it transformed my life (and work). Five months ago, running was my enemy. I found it… more

  • What if FC Barcelona had OKR’s?

    Did you know Google, Amazon, Microsoft… Decathlon, all use the same goal-setting framework? It’s called OKRs (Objectives and Key Results).I’m a big believer in OKRs for team goal setting. I’ve implemented them in all my projects for… more

  • Sam Altman predicts a 1-person, billion-dollar company soon

    OpenAI‘s CEO Sam Altman predicts a 1-person, billion-dollar company soon. 🤯👈 Seems fantastical, but just 3 years ago, free chat apps tackling design, marketing, legal & finance, sales & customer service etc were sci-fi too.AI’s potential is… more

  • Easy Choices / Hard Choices

    Want an easier life and more time to achieve goals? It might start with harder choices. Learning about the power of habits changed everything for me. I replaced bad habits with good ones and the results were… more

  • Our Electronic Price Labels

    I am happy to share with you another innovation implemented in DECATHLON Česká republika – Electronic Price Labels.Waving goodbye to outdated paper price tags and boosting operational efficiency with these small electronic screens (on photo) with price and… more

  • WE WON🏆RETAILER OF THE YEAR 2023

    BREAKING: Decathlon WINS Czech Republic’s 🏆 RETAILER OF THE YEAR 2023 (sports) for the 4th time in a row! 🎉 This prestigious 21-year award is all about customer value – something we deeply believe in. Over 85,000 customers… more

  • Time to Think Omnichannel

    Anyone else confused about how companies define “Online Sales”? What exactly do they mean? Do they mean that the customer received the product at home? Or that they paid for it online? Or that they selected the… more

  • Are you certain your last call wasn’t AI?

    Is your dream candidate interview with a human… or an AI clone? This isn’t fiction anymore. Watch the video below 👇 AI is changing the world – will your next job interview be with a bot? How… more

  • 12 Signs of High Performers

    Years of working across teams have shown me a pattern: the best colleagues share these 12 signs: 1️⃣ They’re focused on what matters, prioritizing actions with the greatest impact on achieving goals.2️⃣ Natural Leader: They inspire and… more

  • 14 PHRASES GREAT LEADERS SAY

    My experience at Decathlon transformed my understanding of leadership. Many inspiring leaders use specific language to empower their teams. more

  • Robot Tori: A New Teammate for our Decathlon Stores

    Now if we’re talking about robots, I’d like to share what we’re doing at DECATHLON Česká republika In the photo, our employee is the Inventory Robot Tori 🤖 (on the right of course 😆, and on the… more

  • Think Your Job Won’t Change?

    Ok, let’s be honest. In a few years, my job will either disappear or change drastically. The AI and robotics revolution is going to shake up the job market in the next few years! Think your job’s… more