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.   Like the show? the support us here: Support the show – The FLT (the-flt.com), or contact us: contact@the-flt.com, or got an idea? let's collaborate: Work with us – The FLT (the-flt.com)   Follow us here: PodBean channel: https://the-flt.podbean.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The-FLT Spotify Channel: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Sj5YAyZ8AJGooVYLC8RA6 Apple Pod Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/fi/podcast/the-flt-podcast/id1727605372   With thanks to: https://www.bloomtogether.fi/, bridging nationals and locals together to make better business. and if you don't already, get your beer from: https://www.fatlizard.beer/taproom-beershop use promo-code: FLT for discounts.

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.   Contact: contact@the-flt.com, Collaborate: Work with us – The FLT (the-flt.com), Support: Support the show – The FLT (the-flt.com)   PodBean channel: https://the-flt.podbean.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The-FLT Spotify Channel: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Sj5YAyZ8AJGooVYLC8RA6 Apple Pod Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/fi/podcast/the-flt-podcast/id1727605372   With thanks to: https://www.bloomtogether.fi/, bridging nationals and locals. if you don't already, get your beer from: https://www.fatlizard.beer/taproom-beershop use promo-code: FLT for discounts.

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://podcasts.apple.com/fi/podcast/the-flt-podcast/id1727605372, https://www.youtube.com/@The-FLT,   Thanks to FatLizard, Aalto University and those of you spending your time with us.

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 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Sj5YAyZ8AJGooVYLC8RA6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/fi/podcast/the-flt-podcast/id1727605372

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 episodes at: The FLT (the-flt.com) #DEI #finnishleadership #FLTpodcast nobullshitpodcast

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.   Follow us on  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2Sj5YAyZ8AJGooVYLC8RA6 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flt_podcast/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finnish-leadership-team-podcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The-FLT   Or check out Webiste: https://the-flt.com

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.   visit us at: www.the-flt.com contact us at: contact@the-flt.com Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/flt_podcast/

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.

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 on youtube here: www.youtube.com/@The-FLT

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.