Book tip: Kick-off

What is said, expected, and done in everyday business life

8. January 2026

| Editorial team

Agile, appreciative, strategic—at least on paper. But what really happens in everyday business life is often absurd, contradictory, and surprisingly human.

With a razor-sharp eye and subtle Swiss humor, Stefan Häseli dissects modern management and exposes communication clichés, leadership myths, and office rituals. This book is satire, mirror, and therapy all at once. When you read Kick-off, you’ll laugh at first – and then think all the more. Perfect for anyone who has ever thought to themselves in the office: I can’t be the only one who feels this way.

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Kick-off
Author: Stefan Häseli
Publication date: Fall 2022

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Lots of noise – little context

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What is it? Technically hardly necessary, loud and therefore highly suspicious from a social perspective, and experiencing its second spring or autumn in February? That’s right – it’s the leaf blower! Once invented to blow autumn leaves off the streets and somewhere where, in the best case scenario, they might be less of a nuisance. Currently, this device is experiencing an unexpected wake-up call from hibernation. It is needed to blow away confetti after the carnival parade. The controller may be pleased to be able to amortize a “fabulously expensive” machine in half the time. The neighbors are probably less enthusiastic about this.

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Book tip: Green. Warm. Good.

Well-being starts on your plate

Sandra Mühlberg combines over 80 vegetarian recipes with tips for stocking up, sustainable cooking, and relaxed kitchen moments. A book full of warmth, flavor, and inspiring self-care moments.

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Green. Warm. Good.
Author: Sandra Mühlberg
Publisher: Callwey
Length: 224 pages
ISBN: 978-3-7667-2809-8
Price: €39.95

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Book tip: Girl Dinner

Snack your way to happiness

What originally began as a social media trend has become a tribute to small, exquisite moments of pleasure. Georgia Freedman celebrates uncomplicated togetherness with colorful snack ideas, dips, antipasti, and bread variations—and shows that good food can also be simple.

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Girl Dinner
Author: Georgia Freedman
Publisher: Callwey
Length: 160 pages
ISBN: 978-3-7667-2807-4
Price: €22.00 (Germany) / €22.70 (Austria) / CHF 30.90

Book tip: Kick-off

Lots of noise – little context

Book tip: Green. Warm. Good.

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