Category: Okategoriserade
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🔐 The Best Leaders Make Themselves Replaceable
The other week, I shared that I’ll be stepping down from my role as CMO in the company I joined 7 years ago. In many ways, it was the easiest and hardest decision I’ve made in my career. Easy because I’m ready for a new chapter. Hard because it’s a…
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🏢 Does It Really Matter Where We Work?
Reflection on productivity, presence, and the real future of work. A few years ago, during the pandemic, the majority were working from home. Today, many are heading back to the office, sometimes by choice, sometimes by policy. Some leaders swear by the energy of being physically together. Others embrace the…
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🧭 Is Your Strategy Built for 2026?
Annual planning season is here. If your strategy stops at 2025, you may already be leaving value on the table. In today’s market, change cycles are faster, competition is sharper, and disruption rarely waits politely for the next calendar year. So the question isn’t just “What’s our plan for 2025?”…
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The Out-of-Office Leader: How Detachment Builds Stronger Teams
The author reflects on a three-week holiday in Sweden, emphasizing cultural differences in vacation norms and the benefits of extended breaks for leaders. Taking time off fosters cognitive recovery and empowers teams, creating a healthier work environment. Leaders should promote rest as essential, not a luxury, to enhance innovation and…
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Creativity: Soft or Critical Skill?
Creativity is evolving from mere expression to a vital leadership skill in the age of AI. It’s defined as producing novel yet useful work, essential for strategic business success. With research supporting its importance, creativity emerges as a critical asset for navigating change, driving innovation, and fostering authentic leadership in…
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Are You the Bottleneck?
Senior leaders may unintentionally hinder their organization’s growth by retaining too much control over decision-making. Research reveals that empowering front-line employees enhances speed and adaptability. Signs of being a bottleneck include frequent approvals and stagnation in growth. Effective leadership involves self-awareness, facilitating team development, and embracing delegation for improved performance.
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Key Skills to Thrive in the Age of AI
At the beginning of this year, I had an insightful conversation with the inspiring Bodil Jonason about the critical role of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in a world increasingly dominated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). During our discussion, Bodil highlighted the Future of Jobs Report from the World Economic Forum (WEF), which…
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Coaching – Magic, Myth, or Momentum?
It’s interesting – no top athlete or team would ever imagine reaching their maximum performance without a coach. In fact, many athletes have multiple coaches for different areas. Yet, in the business world and in our personal lives, the word “coach” often carries a negative connotation. Perhaps it’s because anyone…
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How Can We Lead with Hope and Stability?
The author reflects on personal experiences during crises over 40 years, from childhood fears amid the Cold War to experiencing terrorist attacks in London and Berlin. She emphasizes the importance of action, hope, communication, and team collaboration in navigating crises. Building stability for others is crucial, as is staying informed…
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The Empathy Crisis: Are We Losing Our Ability to Connect?
This week, I attended an enlightening training on Emotional Intelligence (EQ) with Bodil Jonasson. I pondered whether empathy is declining in today’s world and the implications for trust. Unlike IQ, which is stable, EQ evolves and can be nurtured. It’s crucial for us to enhance our EQ amidst global challenges.
