While walking on a beach in Brazil, a small stream of water trying to reach the ocean ran right before us. Observing this gave me a deeper understanding of the flow of life and our tendency to try to control it. We attempted to create a new path for it to reach the ocean more […]
I have recently come to an important realization that has alleviated a lot of tension in my relationships and work: everything in life is temporary. From relationships to projectsโevery beginning will inevitably have an end. This realization might seem somber at first glance, but there is a liberating power hidden within it. Labeling a relationship
As leaders, the notion of motivating others is a common topic of discussion and is often a requested topic during my training sessions. However, I usually suggest a shift in perspective: instead of trying to motivate our teams directly, let’s focus on the power of inspiration. Probably, we all know that true inspiration comes not
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This morning, as we sailed to the island, I reflected deeply on how people from different backgrounds come together to collectively experience something. Just like in an organization, where people of diverse backgrounds meet every day to achieve something together. This boat ride reminded me that organizations are like boatsโthey must move in harmony, although
Leadership, in its truest sense, means exerting influenceโwhether through action or inaction. A leader inevitably affects us, creating situations where we become more dependent on them than necessary. The real question is how we respond to this influence. Do we continue in dependency, or do we develop the ability to stand up for ourselves? By
Today’s topic focuses on how work can sometimes drain energy and what that reveals about our focus. It is crucial to recognize that feeling depleted at the end of the workday might indicate a work environment that does not support creativity or provide the right space for presence and concentration. Work should be a place
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Applause has always been a bit of a strange thing for me. Maybe like it’s nice to be the centre of attention, but it’s also strange, embarrassing. But applauding itself is never strange, on the contrary – it’s an expression of gratitude, of appreciation, a way of conveying the information that the experience touched me.
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In today’s podcast withย Reelika Jeferjev, I shared insights from my time in Brazil, in the suburbs of Sรฃo Paulo. This experience has been enlightening, especially in the context of organizations, prompting me to reflect on how we shape leadership and work culture in Estonia. The leadership style here is strikingly different. Meeting with a local
I realized I needed a change in my life when I started to get fed up with things. I started working against the organization’s whole purpose. I’ve done this kind of counterwork a few times before. The second place I also share in my book “The Footprint of Leadership” is when I realize I’m no
Today Iโll have a great opportunity to speak at the Annual Service Conference organized byย รripรคev. This time, I’ve chosen the topic of projections โ how, in the workplace, whether dealing with colleagues or clients, we encounter individuals who irritate us, get on our nerves, or conversely, whom we admire for their excellent behavior, qualities, or
