He enters the abbey, smiling effusively and with a determined stride. 'You're not going to try to convert me, are you?'
We're meeting in Grimbergen because they're doing a blood drive there in the afternoon. It's a small detail, but an important principle in the life of Kristof De Witte, General Manager BELUX & FR.

'Life isn't all about working and success; you also have to pay attention to the things around you, to society. Only then does it take on meaning. I come from a very close family. I try to pass this closeness along to my own kids, and to the people at work as well. Giving something back, understanding that we're not alone here, and that we can only be successful together and treating one another well. A kind word is an expression of this. That's what it's all about.'

Donating blood has become a permanent ritual for him, and not just because it's a symbol of his vision. It's about being compassionate too. Working together in a team requires the same kind of compassion. Everyone makes mistakes from time to time; everybody has an off day. That's when a sense of perspective (including about yourself) comes in handy. Small gestures can really make a big difference. He glances quickly at his watch as he speaks these closing words because he can't lose any time; he's got too much to do today.

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