This is the 3rd posting from a series of 8 short articles “How to generate trust in an organization”. The topics spring to life from my own experiences as well as from various books and articles I’ve read in the past. The most influential writers have no doubt been John C. Maxwell and Simon Sinek. …
This is the 2nd posting from a series of 8 short articles “How to generate trust in an organization”. The topics spring to life from my own experiences as well as from various books and articles I’ve read in the past. The most influential writers have no doubt been John C. Maxwell and Simon Sinek. …
FOREWORD This is the 1st posting from a series of 8 short articles “How to generate trust in an organization”. The topics spring to life from my own experiences as well as from various books and articles I’ve read in the past. The most influential writers have no doubt been John C. Maxwell and Simon …
In my opinion If we are truly interested in the organizational growth and excellence, it is crucial to tap into collective wisdom and to the brainpower of many. Modern leadership is not about forcing people to execute one’s vision. The more there are brains working to solve problem, the more likely it is that the …
Any organization can and will thrive if the people are happy, motivated, capable of independent work, and have a strong passion and belief of importance. But even a formerly great organization can kick the bucket if the motivation dies or is destroyed by bad leadership. The most important tool to build a high performing organization …
I want to share you something I bumped into as I was listening the awesome book “The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way Your Lead Forever”. A great abbreviation “TERA” was mentioned, which contains the source of our primal fears that guide all of our actions. “run, fight or die” …
Last summer I had the privilege to receive honest feedback from my colleague who was about to leave to take on new challenges. We chatted for a while and the most valuable feedback I had had in years was simply: “Jukka, please communicate more about your vision and how you plan to execute it.” I …
Too often leaders rush to solve mundane problems as it gives a warm and fuzzy feeling of purpose: “I’ve done my job and earned my salary. Now I can bath in my cozy mundanity for a while more…” But guess what? Although leaders are paid to lead and make decisions, it is not wise to …
I love lists. They help me both to remember and to understand things better. That is why I often write down and compile ideas I come up with while reading, watching and thinking. In this particular list, that is based on my experiences, I picked up seven important characteristics any leader should have: 1. Passion …