Best Finnish Leadership Team Podcasts (2025)

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Minna Patosalmi - playing the d**k card 57:01

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7d ago57:01

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This week Finnish leadership is… playing the d**k card. 🃏 🚨Trigger warning: parental advisory, explicit content🚨 This week we sit down with the Chairperson at Ferroplan, experienced Board Member, coach and keynote speaker Minna Patosalmi to discuss one of the most important aspects of leadership, cutting through the bulls**t, having difficult conve…

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Alexandra Pasternak-Jackson – Building Rational Optimism 56:00

2M ago56:00

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This month Finnish Leadership is building its rational optimism.This episode we sit down with the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce, Finland Alexandra Pasternak-Jackson. We discuss the role of optimism in leadership, authenticity, the importance of sparring, Finnish leaders’ international appeal, the changing nature of American-Finnish busine…

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Joppe Quaedvlieg - asking for what you really want 50:14

3M ago50:14

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This month Finnish Leadership is asking what it really wants This episode we sit down with international leader, author and communication expert Joppe Quaedvlieg to cover what organizations get wrong during hiring, how leaders struggle to articulate what they want and who they want to be, building saunas in the desert, LinkedIn becoming tinder, con…

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Michaela Kettner - Getting Inside the Head of a Hiring Manager 48:26

4M ago48:26

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This month Finnish Leadership is Getting Inside the Head of a Hiring Manager This episode we sit down with international leader and podcaster and personal brand expert Michaela Kettner. We ask the questions: does the best idea win? Who gets promoted? What’s the manager on the other side of the hiring desk thinking? And why do so many of us, play “t…

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Reggie Rusan - Investing in our Network 51:58

5M ago51:58

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This month Finnish Leadership is Investing in its Network. In this episode we sit down with international executive Reggie Rusan. We discuss integrating as a leader, building and leveraging a personal brand, the realities of integration in Finland, changing careers, the tribal nature of networks in Finland, bias, authenticity, sharpening skates, sp…

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Setting Goals for 2025 – FLT Podcast, Holiday Special 26:20

6M ago26:20

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No special guests this week, just a massive thanks to 2024 for Anneli, Alexei, Kelly, Bella and Mark. The team also discusses it's mixed plans for the festive period and looks forward to another year of inspired leadership in 2025. Notes: i) In this episode the team references, some episodes that are yet to be released, stay tuned in particular for…

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Peter Nyman - Does Finnish leadership have its own charisma? (Spotify users) 1:03:56

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In our session with Peter Nyman we broke down leadership covering the topics of leadership presence, communication and the perception of Finnish leaders both locally and internationally. This episode we sit down with renowned media figure, entrepreneur, author and communications expert Peter Nyman. We discuss the role of communication in leadership…

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Peter Nyman - Does Finnish leadership have its own charisma? 1:03:56

7M ago1:03:56

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In our session with Peter Nyman we broke down leadership covering the topics of leadership presence, communication and the perception of Finnish leaders both locally and internationally. This episode we sit down with renowned media figure, entrepreneur, author and communications expert Peter Nyman. We discuss the role of communication in leadership…

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Tim Sparv - Coaching High Performance (Spotify users) 50:42

9M ago50:42

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This week Finnish leadership is... ... ... coaching elite performance. We discuss with Finland and Sparta Prague coach Tim Sparv about the lessons he took from competing at the elite level in football, about the role of a captain, the differences between playing and coaching, the role of empathy in sports, the sacrifices of high performance and the…

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Tim Sparv - Coaching High Performance 50:42

9M ago50:42

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This week Finnish leadership is... ... ... coaching elite performance. We discuss with Finland and Sparta Prague coach Tim Sparv about the lessons he took from competing at the elite level in football, about the role of a captain, the differences between playing and coaching, the role of empathy in sports, the sacrifices of high performance and the…

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Janne Kilpeläinen - Building teams 30:42

10M ago30:42

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This week, Finnish Leadership is ... building teams. We sit down with the CEO of Uskalla Team Performance, Janne Kilpeläinen to discuss what most of us get wrong about being a "team" at work. We wonder about the definitions of teams, our habits and how we can start to bring the best out of each other in a work environment. You can learn more about …

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Celine Pasula - Evolving the players 53:10

10M ago53:10

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This week, Finnish Leadership is ... evolving players. We sit down with Managing Director of Ubisoft RedLynx, Celine Pasula and discuss making space for dialogue, building psychological safety, transparency, focusing on the how, incorporating diverse backgrounds, motivation, lessons from evolutionary theory, breaking norms in the gaming industry an…

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Satu Hamed - Embracing #WhyNotism 34:18

11M ago34:18

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This week, Finnish Leadership is ... embracing #WhyNotism: a new mindset for sustainability. We talk with founder of Planet Diplomats Satu Samir Hamed about breaking out of the hamster wheel, design thinking, climate quitting, thought diversity, the role of risk-taking in growth, defining your own identity and influencing sustainability agendas bey…

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Kristiina Mäkelä - Shaping the future 52:00

11M ago52:00

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This week Finnish Leadership is... Shaping the future! We sit down with Provost of Aalto University, Kristiina Mäkelä to discuss, leading in academia, finding strategic focus, fostering collaboration, the next generation of Finnish leaders, educating "gamechangers", shaping a sustainable future and much, much more! Give it a listen and let us know,…

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FLT Summer Break 26:31

12M ago26:31

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In this episode, the team checks in remotely to reflect on the episodes so far, what we've enjoyed and learned the most over the past few months and also raise a glass to a summer of Finnish leadership. Like the show? the support us here: Support the show – The FLT (the-flt.com), or contact us: [email protected], or got an idea? let's collaborate…

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Lena Grenat - Focusing on the opportunities 59:21

1y ago59:21

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In this episode, we sit down with the CEO of SAM, (Suomi Amerikka Yhdistyksen Liitto) Lena Grenat to discuss the differences and similarities between Finns and Americans, building networks, vulnerability in leadership, playing chess, creating a learning culture and knowing the difference between winning/losing and succeeding/failing, among other th…

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Riina Hellström - agile, reliable and building clarity 57:01

1y ago57:01

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In this episode, we sit down with author and agile pioneer Riina Hellström to discuss defining boundaries, learning to say no, learning to hear no, financial clarity, fitting working styles to the business and the reasons we all need to become agile. (00:00) Intro to Riina Hellström, recognized Finnish leader in Agile transformation (06:16) Balanci…

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Mervi Airaksinen - Dreaming big enough, so that everyone laughs at you 51:10

1y ago51:10

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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. (00:00) Dream big and speak out loud. Intro to Mervi Airaksinen. (08:08) Transi…

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Valtteri Raekallio - Protecting the team, so they can go crazy 1:02:05

1y ago1:02:05

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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. (00:00) Intro to Valtteri Raekallio. Exploring Finnish leadership in the artis…

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FLT Coffee Break - who drives performance? 30:41

1y ago30:41

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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: [email protected] Like, share and subscribe: https://open.spotify.com…

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Outi Sivonen - Being Present for Others 1:01:23

1y ago1:01:23

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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 [email protected] Support us in our mission here: Support the show – The FLT (the-flt.com) YouT…

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FLT Afterwork - DEI is dead? 25:17

1+ y ago25:17

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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: [email protected] …

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Teivo Teivainen - Hedging and smiling like Stubb 54:48

1+ y ago54:48

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Support the show here: https://the-flt.com/support-the-show/ If you have a question for our upcoming guests, reach us at: [email protected] 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 ca…

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Janne Taalas - Being the example 55:46

1+ y ago55:46

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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. (00:00) Intro to Janne Taalas. Finns excel in international crisis and conflict management. (04:16) Stubborn…

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Hannakaisa Länsisalmi - Enabling others to succeed 47:46

1+ y ago47:46

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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.By The FLT

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Anttu Forsberg - Killing the myth of the hero leader 51:01

1+ y ago51:01

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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 …

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Asko Känsälä - Enabling others to be their best selves 49:36

1+ y ago49:36

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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: [email protected] Find us on LinkedIn here... Finnish Leadership Team – FLT podcast | LinkedIn ... and instagram: http…

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The FLT. Trailer. 1:21

1+ y ago1:21

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A brief introduction to our new podcast The Finnish Leadership Team. Why we think it's important and what we can hope to learn as we continue to explore Finnish leadership.By The FLT