At Valiant TMS, we believe that leadership begins with self-awareness, motivation, and the ability to harness one’s potential. The third module of our Future Leaders Program II focused on the theme “Leading Myself – Motivation & Performance”. This module built on our commitment to empower people to thrive in a rapidly evolving business environment, ensuring that personal growth translates into stronger business outcomes.
Developing the leaders of tomorrow
The session explored essential elements of self-leadership that serve as the foundation for effective leadership at every level of our organization. Key topics included:
- Self-Leadership vs. Self-Management – Understanding the balance between leading oneself with vision and managing oneself with discipline. Both are critical for sustainable personal growth and professional performance.
- HumanFlow – Based on the book by Falk Mieschendahl, this concept helps individuals recognize their strengths, overcome challenges, and channel energy toward impactful outcomes.
- Target Setting – Practical tools to define clear, meaningful goals and build accountability to achieve them.
- Energy and Resource Management – Strategies to sustain high performance while protecting health and well-being, ensuring leaders are prepared to meet today’s challenges while building resilience for tomorrow.
By mastering these skills, our future leaders are better prepared to deliver measurable value in customer projects, drive innovation, and support our culture of operational excellence.
A walking fireside chat: Reflection in motion
A highlight of the module was our Walking Fireside Chat to the Gobelwarte, a 21-meter-high steel lookout tower in Grein, Upper Austria. This unique approach created space for open reflection, fresh perspective, and meaningful connection. During the walk, Susanne Göschl, our Director of Human Resources, European Operations, shared her career journey, offering candid insights into the challenges she overcame and the rewards of building a career in human resources.
The session reminded participants that leadership is not only about driving performance — it is also about taking time to pause, recharge, and meaningfully engage with others. By stepping outside the daily routine, our leaders practiced mindful leadership: a balance of focus, perspective, and connection that strengthens individual and team performance.
Driving business outcomes through people
For Valiant TMS, the value of this training extends far beyond individual development. We are directly investing in the company’s long-term success by equipping our future leaders with tools for motivation, goal setting, and resource management. Stronger self-leadership results in:
- Improved performance and accountability at every level of the business.
- Greater resilience and adaptability in responding to customer needs and industry challenges.
- Healthier, more engaged teams that drive sustainable growth.
In line with our commitment to developing people and delivering excellence, the Future Leaders Program ensures that Valiant TMS continues to grow as a trusted partner to our customers — empowered by motivated, resilient, and visionary leaders.
Our people are the driving force behind Valiant TMS. By investing in programs like this, we are shaping the leaders of tomorrow and strengthening the foundation of our business today.
