James Bellerjeau | ACC Corporate Counsel Now

James Bellerjeau

Lecturer at University of Zurich

James Bellerjeau is a lecturer in the LLM program of the University of Zürich and for the Europa Institut of the University of Zürich.

Bellerjeau served for two decades as group general counsel for Mettler-Toledo International Inc., an S&P 500 company with its worldwide headquarters in Greifensee, Switzerland. He then led Mettler-Toledo’s global Sustainability program for several years through June 2021.

Bellerjeau shares thoughts on how to live a good life at Klugne. You can also follow him on LinkedIn.

My Articles

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Career Development

Career Path: Do You Have a “More” Mindset?

When you are mindful of what you are doing and why, you can live fully and know when enough is enough. #ACCDocket #career

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Career Development

Career Path: Can You Think Your Way to Success?

Mental imagery and stating your goals can help you achieve them. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday, #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: Develop Principles

New managers, in particular: Watch out for trends. #ACCDocket

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Career Development

Career Path: Try Not Telling People You’re an Expert

What you do is very important, but always saying you’re an expert can backfire. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: Do You Want to Hear the Truth?

Many people find the truth uncomfortable – even painful. ACC Docket columnist James Bellerjeau urges you to consider who is providing the feedback, and whether it could possibly be true. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #career

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Career Development

Career Path: Keep Your Cool

Long-term success as a senior manager requires you to keep your cool in many settings, including handling information overload and remaining calm when others have lost their cool, writes ACC Docket columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #career

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Career Development

Career Path: Who Can Freely Speak the Truth?

Can you freely speak your mind? Do you? If you want to be successful in your career, you must be able to answer both questions with a clear "yes,” says Docket columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: It’s Good to be the Boss!

Freedom, authority, and respect – what’s not to like? Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau suggests senior managers should contemplate responsibility before expecting anything else. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: What Makes You Really Stand Out

Lead — well — and they shall follow, or at least you’ll make a considerable difference. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

Career Development

Career Path: Hard Work Doesn’t Make You a Hero

Who should you compare yourself to when it comes to evaluating your work? Hint: It’s not the person working 100-hour weeks. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: What I Learned from Judging and Being Judged

Criticism is hard to swallow but it can make the difference between your learning or being unaware of your mistakes and how you are perceived. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: With Experience Comes … Patience

All in-house counsel handle urgent requests. Before putting aside other priorities, exercise patience while evaluating what to do next. #ACCDocket #career #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: Would You Rather Win the Silver or Bronze Medal?

Olympians’ reactions to winning silver or bronze are rooted in their comparing themselves to others. Look around you and assess whether you need to change your perspective to appreciate all you have. #ACCDocket #career #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: 5 Things I Learned About Quitting From 20 Years of Running

The halo effect of the running habit encouraged James Bellerjeau to feel stronger in other areas of life. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #career

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Career Development

Career Path: A Conversation Is the Worst Way to Communicate

Not all conversations lead to fruitful outcomes, but if you listen closely, you may learn more than a thing or two. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: Regret ... And Other Things That Compound

Over time, your daily habits and decisions have an impact on your life’s trajectory. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: Things That May Be Hurting Your Career

: If you’ve done or said any of these, you may want to reconsider how you view your career progression. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: If You Ask the Wrong Questions…

If you ask the wrong questions, don't be surprised if the answers you get are not much use to you. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: How Will You Be Remembered?

Don’t worry about what others think. Worry about what you think of yourself. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: How to Implement a Project with Lackluster Management Support

You’re not always going to get support from the top, but that doesn’t mean you can't achieve great results. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: It’s TIME WE JOG

Read on for James Bellerjeau’s rules for personal and professional success in three simple acronyms. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: The Stoic Career

I personally experienced the ambition to achieve more, and advance my career. It took me more than a decade to arrive at a more holistic view of career management.
#ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: Don’t WFH Yourself Out Of A Job

Even if your job can be done fully remote, missing the opportunity to collaborate and learn from your colleagues comes with a price, including your job security. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

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Career Development

Career Path: Why You Should Doubt Yourself

Leaving room for the possibility of being wrong makes you a better listener, and encourages the person you’re speaking with to listen more carefully. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

Career Development

Career Path: How Not To Get Rich

Being “rich” is relative, and while some see dollar signs, others see rest and early retirement as their personal wealth. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation