The FLT Podcast

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 between tech and expertise. (00:00) Dream big and speak out loud. Intro to Mervi Airaksinen. (08:08) Transitioning into a Great Place to Work (08:55) Maintai...

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 your team to set them free. (00:00) Intro to Valtteri Raekallio. Exploring Finnish leadership in the artistic world. Funding challenges for independent art...

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.com/support-the-show/ Contact us here: contact@the-flt.com   Like, share and subscribe: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Sj5YAyZ8AJGooVYLC8RA6 , https://podcas...

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 with us at  contact@the-flt.com Support us in our mission here:  Support the show – The FLT (the-flt.com)   YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@The-FLT Spoti...

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 those behind the scenes, for a cozy chat at the Fat Lizard bar & restaurant.🎙️🍻   📧 Contact: contact@the-flt.com Collaborate, Support and Find all episod...

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 impact of identity on this election, handling existential threats, becoming a "front-line" state and what we can expect from Alexander Stub as a leader.   Fo...

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.   (00:00) Intro to Janne Taalas. Finns excel in international crisis and conflict management. (04:16) Stubborn as a mule. Effective negotiation requires liste...

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.

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. (00:00) Intro to Anttu Forsberg, leadership anthropoligist. Focus on observing leadership teams and emphasizing the need for emotional intelligence in Finnish leadership.  (04:40) Killing the myth of the hero...

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-flt.com Find us on LinkedIn here... Finnish Leadership Team – FLT podcast | LinkedIn ... and instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flt_podcast/     And more...

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