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Inner Development Goals: To Measure or Not to Measure?
2026Mark Vandeneijnde

Inner Development Goals: To Measure or Not to Measure?

In our quest to drive widespread adoption of the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) , a persistent paradox remains at the heart of the work: On one hand, the IDGs call us to cultivate deeper human qualities - compassion, sel…

April 8, 2026Read →
The Natural Synergy Between Inner Development Goals (IDGs) and B Corp
2025Mark Vandeneijnde

The Natural Synergy Between Inner Development Goals (IDGs) and B Corp

The Inner Development Goals (IDGs) can serve as powerful enablers for the B Corp movement . The IDGs, an open-source framework co-created by over 1,000 experts, scientists, and practitioners, outline 23 science-based ski…

September 9, 2025Read →
Redefining Validation: From Psychometrics to Soul Recognition
2025Mark Vandeneijnde

Redefining Validation: From Psychometrics to Soul Recognition

Ten years ago, when we launched the Human Potential Assessment and later integrated the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) into the offering of BEING at Full Potential , I held a clear intention:

May 6, 2025Read →
Leading Evolutionary Change in Organizations through Human Potential Realization
2025Peter Leong, with Mark Vandeneijnde and Sujith Ravindran

Leading Evolutionary Change in Organizations through Human Potential Realization

Many organizations today are stretched to their limits, trying to keep up with the changing landscape that is growing in complexity, driven by technological advancements, disruptive technologies, and social connectivity.…

March 1, 2025Read →
Strengthening Company Culture Through Inner Development Goals (IDGs)
2024Case StudyMark Vandeneijnde

Strengthening Company Culture Through Inner Development Goals (IDGs)

Strengthening Company Culture Through Inner Development (IDG) Measurement & Alignment.

November 20, 2024Read →
Being at Full Potential: renewing a father – son relationship at the Berlin Marathon
2024Mark Vandeneijnde

Being at Full Potential: renewing a father – son relationship at the Berlin Marathon

As the founder of a company called Being at Full Potential , part of my job description is to keep stretching myself in new ways, embrace challenges, and continuously strive to unlock more of my own potential.

October 23, 2024Read →
Embracing Paradox: Measuring Inner Development Goals in Organizations
2024Mark Vandeneijnde

Embracing Paradox: Measuring Inner Development Goals in Organizations

In our quest to drive adoption of IDGs in organizations, there exists a paradox that lies at the heart of our efforts:

March 25, 2024Read →
Some Thoughts on the Future of BEING at Full Potential
2023Mark Vandeneijnde

Some Thoughts on the Future of BEING at Full Potential

These were the final words of the book I wrote in 2020 to capture the insights and lessons from my first 10 years of (Being) entrepreneurship:

November 21, 2023Read →
Retrospective: Conversations That Matter
2023Mark Vandeneijnde

Retrospective: Conversations That Matter

Last year around this time we kicked off an initiative called “Conversations That Matter”. The intention was to create an open space, every two weeks, where we could explore one of the dimensions of the Human Potential H…

October 31, 2023Read →
Culture Activation Tool (CAT)
2023Mark Vandeneijnde

Culture Activation Tool (CAT)

ORG culture, and soft skills in general, are widely recognized as key drivers of organizational success. Most business leaders agree that culture can be a powerful competitive advantage. There are many studies showing th…

October 12, 2023Read →
Improving Employee Experience Through Workplace Transformation
2023Mark Vandeneijnde

Improving Employee Experience Through Workplace Transformation

HR leaders are increasingly talking about the importance of Employee Experience as the key to organizational breakthroughs. According to a recent Gartner study , it is the 3rd priority after Leader & Manager Effectivenes…

August 28, 2023Read →
Being fully HUMAN: The Next Competitive Advantage
2023Mark Vandeneijnde

Being fully HUMAN: The Next Competitive Advantage

Just a few years ago, it would have been hard to imagine how quickly Artificial Intelligence (AI) could become part of our lives. Now we see rapid adoption of tools like Chat GPT, DALL-E and many more. The power of these…

August 24, 2023Read →

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