Fake security – a feeling often built in organisations and then dealing with the aftermath, where people are surprised that there is no complete security in their lives. One of the best examples of creating a sense of insecurity is fixed-term employment contracts, where people are surprised when they expire and sometimes lose their heads. […]
Life is filled with regularities and moments of chaos, all of which together form our everyday reality. How we respond to these can greatly determine our well-being. Having lived with a Brazilian for two years now, and currently being in Brazil, I have experienced their attitude towards time โ where, on one hand, precision is
Have you ever considered how much the meaning of our set goals can change over time? We live in an era where we often expect more from people than might be realistic. The history of our species stretches back hundreds of thousands of years, whereas the history of the organizational world is relatively short, about
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
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
I have. On days when there is no uncertainty, I have seen that person in the mirror. Confidence often moves between inferiority and superiority, creating challenges at both ends of relationships. At one moment, we make ourselves invisible (especially in front of authorities), or we puff ourselves up like a peacock to appear important, valuable,
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One of the greatest joys in my work as a mentor or therapist is the moment I notice that my client no longer needs another meeting. It’s the moment when I see that they have reached a place in their journey where there is peace, self-confidence, and a clear understanding of their next steps. What’s
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