Grotius Leadership Institute

The Project Manager of the International Principled Leadership Course (iPLC), Nathan Stork, his Deputy, Michael Fields, and our Executive Director, Oliver Tuazon, recently met with Sen. Theo Bovens, who is the Chairman of the Heiligdomsvaart in Maastricht, which coincides with the dates of iPLC in June 2025. We thank Sen. Bovens for kindly agreeing to help us in organizing iPLC. More details to come. For more information or questions about future events, please contact Jeffrey Mennen or Robin Maximus #Leadership #Virtue #iPLC #Heiligdomsvaart #Maastricht

The Grotius Management Committee is happy to announce the appointments of Nathan Stork as Project Manager and Michael Fields as Deputy Project Manager for the upcoming International Principled Leadership Course (iPLC), scheduled for June 2025. The iPLC is a collaborative effort between Grotius and Universitas Foundation Inc., a registered foundation in the Philippines. This international conference aims to bring together young leaders from around the world to engage with experts and foster friendships, all while promoting principled leadership. The theme for the iPLC is "Building Bridges and Principled Leadership," aligning with our mission to connect leaders globally and emphasize the importance of virtue-based leadership. For inquiries about participating in or hosting the iPLC at your company or institution, please feel free to contact Nathan directly. Congratulations, Nathan and Michael! We look forward to your contributions and wish you a productive and enjoyable journey with Grotius. #Leadership #Virtue #PrincipledLeadership #BuildingBridges #Grotius #iPLC

The Grotius Management Committee is happy to announce the appointment of Larno Visser as Project Manager of the Grotius Leadership Course (GLC). Prior to his appointment, Larno has been actively participating in Grotius LITE (leadership insights, tips & experiences) and he co-organized the first GLC last month. He holds an MSc degree in Innovation Management from the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He currently works as a technology and automation specialist for HOOG.design Exclusive Living & Garden Inspiration, gives AI trainings and teaches an AI course in Antwerp. For inquiries about holding GLC in your companies or institutions, please contact Larno directly. Congratulations, Larno, and we wish you a productive and enjoyable time in Grotius!

Upcoming Event: "Great leaders build tomorrow by acting with purpose and resilience today" ?? Date & time: 20:00 – 22:00 November 22th 2024 ?? Location: Huisman Non-Ferro Metaal B.V. - Collse Hoefdijk 29, 5674 VL Nuenen Join us at the next Grotius LITE for an insightful session together with Drs. Meino Noordenbos. This event will explore how purposeful action and resilience shape effective leadership and contribute to career advancement. Drs. Meino Noordenbos is an experienced CEO with a demonstrated history in the mechanical and mechatronics industry. He will share his journey to CEO and managerial positions, offering valuable insights, tips, and tricks he's gathered over the years. Through easy-to-follow models, he'll provide lessons learned and practical advice for planning a successful career. Grotius LITE is a unique opportunity to have close contact with industry leaders as well as fellow students and young professionals. It aims to provide a venue where one can gain valuable leadership insights and at the same time build relationships that could help shape both your personal and professional aspirations. ?? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dUfman46 For more information or questions about the event, please contact Jeffrey Mennen or Robin Maximus. #Leadership #Virtue #Purpose #Resilience #CareerDevelopment #Grotius

Grotius recently concluded the third and final module of our Grotius Leadership Course at the Brainport Industries Campus, completing the journey of its first batch of participants. The last module focused on Self-Giving, the pinnacle of leadership built upon self-knowledge and self-integration. The Chairman of Stichting Grotius, Oliver Tuazon, led the session composed of a workshop (a dialogue on friendship, where the participants worked together in pairs) and two talks (one on self-giving, and a concluding talk on the Grotius brand of leadership). We discussed how true leadership is rooted in selflessness, the importance of building authentic relationships, and genuinely serving others. Participants engaged in dialogues exploring how self-giving enables leaders to move beyond self-interest, touching on Aristotle's classifications of friendship and the relevance of ongoing personal development. With the completion of the course, the participants are now eligible to be appointed as project managers, team members or be part of the staff of Grotius. A special thanks to Larno Visser for heading the event, Yaskawa Benelux for sponsoring the venue and Robin Maximus for handling logistical concerns. Their support was instrumental in making the GLC a success! We're excited to announce that we're looking forward to offering the GLC to various companies. It is well-suited for corporate environments seeking to cultivate principled leadership. For more details, please contact Larno Visser. Questions about our upcoming events? Feel free to contact Jeffrey Mennen or Robin Maximus. #Leadership #Virtue #SelfGiving #GLC #Grotius #Yaskawa #PersonalGrowth

On October 11, Grotius held the second module of the Grotius Leadership Course (GLC) at the Brainport Industries Campus, continuing the journey with the same dedicated group from our first session. In this module on Self-Integration, the chairman of Stichting Grotius, Oliver Tuazon, guided us through the process of developing a solid character shaped by virtues. We explored how self-integration involves mastering our inclinations and tendencies—our temperaments—achieving unity in all aspects of life as we live the virtues: personal, familial, professional, spiritual, social, etc. Participants engaged in workshops and group discussions, delving into the interplay between values and virtues. We examined how aligning one’s intellect, will, and emotions contributes to better moral responsibility. The session also explained the development of a virtuous lifestyle flowing from one’s character and is perceived by others (our reputation). The setting allowed for personalized interactions, enabling everyone to share insights and reflect deeply on their personal growth as leaders. The evening concluded with a lively borrel, sponsored by Yaskawa Benelux, where conversations continued. We're excited to move forward to the final module, continuing our commitment to virtue-based leadership. Questions about our upcoming events? Feel free to contact Jeffrey Mennen or Robin Maximus. For GLC matters, contact Larno Visser. #Leadership #Virtue #SelfIntegration #PersonalGrowth #GLC #Grotius #Yaskawa

Last October 4, Grotius officially launched the Grotius Leadership Course (GLC) at the Brainport Industries Campus with Oliver Tuazon, Chairman of Stichting Grotius, leading the first of three insightful evenings. This foundational course revolves around three essential marks of leadership (given in three modules): self-knowledge, self-integration, and self-giving. In this first module, Oliver delivered an engaging talk on Self-Knowledge, exploring the importance of understanding your own temperaments and recognizing that you are a unity of body and soul. He explained that clarity about who you are is crucial to both your personal and professional success. It is as old as the Delphic oracle, “Know thyself”. The participants took part in a workshop on knowing their respective temperaments, diving deeper into recognizing their natural tendencies, their strengths and weaknesses, as well as learning how to grow and improve as individuals and leaders flowing from this self-knowledge. A key takeaway from the session was how self-knowledge enables authentic leadership, helping leaders tailor their approach to better connect with and lead their teams. The event offered an intimate, personal experience, providing each participant with the tools they need to begin their leadership journey. This first installment of GLC was limited to a select group of participants, some of whom are future project managers of Grotius. The event was organized by Larno Visser, with the assistance of Robin Maximus. The venue and borrel were sponsored by Yaskawa Benelux. Questions about upcoming events? Feel free to contact Jeffrey Mennen or Robin Maximus. #Leadership #Virtue #SelfKnowledge #PersonalGrowth #Brainport #Yaskawa

Last Friday, we had John Poel, Commercial Director of Vitelco veal (PALI Group) as our guest speaker in Grotius LITE to share his insights on "Leadership in a Changing World." John, with 22 years of corporate experience and a deep passion for the meat industry, delivered a compelling talk on the differences between leading in a family business versus a corporate environment. Also present during the event were the CEO of the PALI Group Martijn Paridaans and other family members connected to PALI Group. John discussed the types of goals leaders should aim for, what truly makes a leader, and shared valuable "tips and tricks" from his extensive career. John's practical and passionate approach to leadership struck a chord with the 50 attendees. It led to engaging discussions that continued during the borrel. The borrel, sponsored by the PALI Group, was particularly lively, with John and other executives of the PALI Group in attendance. The informal setting allowed participants to connect personally with these business leaders, contributing to an interactive and memorable evening. This event was hosted by Jesse Poel. Questions about upcoming events? Feel free to contact Jeffrey Mennen or Robin Maximus. #Leadership #Virtue #FamilyBusiness #CorporateLeadership #PALIGroup #Networking

Last May, we had the pleasure of hosting Hans Togtema, the Founder and CEO of Collect + Go for Grotius LITE at his office in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. Hans, an innovator and entrepreneur, has been building and growing his own software company for the past nine years. He delivered an engaging talk on "Entrepreneurship in Practice." Hans shared invaluable leadership lessons from his journey of starting and scaling up a business. He explored the differences in leadership styles, the role of passion in driving success, and the practical realities of entrepreneurship. His insights were particularly interesting for those considering their own entrepreneurial paths. The event, hosted by Jesse Poel, saw around 40 participants, who were well engaged throughout the session. The discussions extended to the borrel, where Hans joined us for some informal conversations and answered more questions from the participants. Grotius LITE continues to provide a unique space where learning from accomplished leaders combines with a good opportunity to build meaningful relationships among fellow students and young professionals. Questions about upcoming events? Feel free to contact Jeffrey Mennen or Robin Maximus. #Leadership #Virtue #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #ECMR

Despite it being King’s Day in the Netherlands, around 40 dedicated young men attended the Grotius LITE event last April 27 with the President & CEO of DAF Trucks NV, Mr. Harald Seidel. Harald’s talk revolved around “Human-Centric Leadership” and its role in building a successful team. He discussed the meaning of human excellence as an essential trait of a leader and delved into four key aspects of human-centric leadership: creating trust within a diverse team, finding meaning and purpose, developing the individual members of the team, and demonstrating empathy as a leader. The open forum sparked a lot of engaging discussions, which continued into the borrel where Harald joined the participants and answered more questions in a more relaxed setting. This event was hosted by Robin Maximus and sponsored by Yaskawa Benelux at the Brainport Industries Campus. Grotius LITE continues to be a place where virtuous leadership insights meet personal connections. Questions about upcoming events? Feel free to contact Jeffrey Mennen or Robin Maximus. #Leadership #Virtue #Team #DAF #Yaskawa #Kingsday #BIC