In this episode, we sit down with the CEO of SAM, (Suomi Amerikka Yhdistyksen Liitto) Lena Grenat to discuss the differences and similarities between Finns and Americans, building networks, vulnerability in leadership, playing chess, creating a

Riina Hellström - agile, reliable and building clarity

28 days ago 57m 1s

In this episode, we sit down with author and agile pioneer Riina Hellström to discuss defining boundaries, learning to say no, learning to hear no, financial clarity, fitting working styles to the business and the reasons we all need to become

Mervi Airaksinen - Dreaming big enough, so that everyone laughs at you

Jun 4th, 2024 51m 10s

In this episode we sit down with Microsoft Finland’s Managing Director, Mervi Airaksinen to discuss chopping the elephant, dealing with owners, leading a transformation, dreaming big, the importance of a good leadership “team” and the balance b

Valtteri Raekallio - Protecting the team, so they can go crazy

May 21st, 2024 1h 2m

In this episode we sit down with dancer, director and leader of the Helsinki Dance Company Valtteri Raekallio and discuss, communication beyond language, the roll of physicality in teams, connectedness, feedback, tripping, trust and protecting

FLT Coffee Break - who drives performance?

May 7th, 2024 30m 41s

Today we join the FLT team during a coffee break discussion. Top of mind this week is finalizing performance reviews, the pressure it puts on managers and finding the right balance to move forward.Like it? Support us here: https://the-flt.c

Outi Sivonen - Being Present for Others

Apr 23rd, 2024 1h 1m

In this episode we sit down with Outi Sivonen, CHRO at Solita to talk about getting permission, the role of sensing in leadership, self-reflection, honesty, getting the best out of technical talent, clarity and much, much, more.Get in touch

FLT Afterwork - DEI is dead?

Apr 9th, 2024 25m 17s

DEI is dead?🤔✨The buzz around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion might be fading, but the urgency for genuine change remains. In a recent episode of the FLT podcast, we experimented with a fresh format, inviting all team members, including thos

Teivo Teivainen - Hedging and smiling like Stubb

Mar 26th, 2024 54m 48s

Support the show here: https://the-flt.com/support-the-show/ If you have a question for our upcoming guests, reach us at: contact@the-flt.com In this episode we discuss, Finland's "boring" elections, the role of optimism in elections, the i

Janne Taalas - Being the example

Mar 12th, 2024 55m 46s

The team sits down with CEO of the Martti Ahtisaari Foundation Janne Taalas to discuss stubbornness, harnessing emotions, vomiting sessions, negotiating virtually, finding the balance, establishing a platform for growth, and much, much more.

Hannakaisa Länsisalmi - Enabling others to succeed

Feb 27th, 2024 47m 46s

We discuss, accomplishing a complete organizational change, the value of diversity, productivity, finding a mentor, helping others succeed, how leadership relates to parenting, patience and ballet, the impact of AI and much, much more.

Anttu Forsberg - Killing the myth of the hero leader

Feb 13th, 2024 51m 1s

In this episode with Anttu we discuss, the myth of the hero leader, emotional regulation, the historical imprint left on Finnish leaders, the old boys network, Metallica and much, much more.

Asko Känsälä - Enabling others to be their best selves

Jan 30th, 2024 49m 36s

Asko Känsälä discusses with the team the trap of leadership, finding the “clean line” of leadership, treating work like your hobby, the sins of leadership teams, meaningful change and much, much more.You can contact the show at: contact@the-

Trailer

The FLT. Trailer.

Jan 25th, 2024 1m 21s

A brief introduction to our new podcast The FLT. Why we think it's important and what we can hope to learn as we continue to explore Finnish leadership.

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