Anttu Forsberg - Killing the myth of the hero leader

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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 leader. Leadership as the outcome of the collective.
(07:25) Challenging the concept of hero leader in global context
(09:59) Finnish leadership focuses more on competence than hierarchy. Underestimating the importance of establishing emotional connections.
(13:06) Core advice to modern leaders. Be merciful, accept not knowing.
(14:23) Creating supportive culture, emotional space where people want to be
(17:00) Importance of generosity in leadership. Inclusiveness and humility are important leadership traits in Finnish culture.
(20:35) Emotions in the workplace. Emotional denial can lead to difficulty in dealing with emotions in organizations.
(22:38) Articulating emotions.
(23:42) Impact of leader's emotional acknowledgment on individuals
(28:18) Leadership is behavior, not title or position
(30:10) Influence needs effective management tools for leadership to be impactful
(34:28) Admitting to not knowing is essential for exploration and growth
(36:30) Importance of asking questions and recognizing emotions in Finnish leadership
(40:34) Leadership teams can impact organizational culture negatively. Toxic culture.
(42:53) Challenges of old boys networks in leadership
(47:57) Hosts' reflections. Shift from stars to constellations in leadership. The impact of Finland's history on modern leaders.

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