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The Transformation of Work Requires Dialogic Leadership

The transformation of work has changed leadership. Instead of leading organizations, leadership is now about managing people – or emotions. According to Dr. Pia Lappalainen, who has researched work productivity, a focus on emotions makes business sense: “When people feel well, productivity takes care of itself.”

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“I Wonder What Kind of Adventure We’re About to Face Now?”

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Column: We All Need to Go Back to School

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Leave Your Ego at the Door

"You have to remember your goal. It is the most important thing." Gopal RajGuru, lecturer in Aalto EE’s Negotiation Skills program, gives this clear instruction to anyone trying to make a deal. You need to know what your goal is, as well as trying to find out what the other party needs. The number one reason he has seen negotiations fail is that one party or the other does not have a clear idea of their goal and keeps negotiating to the point that the other one walks away. “Check out your ego at the door”, he says.

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Faking It a.k.a. Fear of Nudity

31.10.2012, Risto Pakarinen

Faking It a.k.a. Fear of NudityGymnophobia (from Greek γυμνός - gumnos, “naked” and φόβος - phobos, “fear”) is a fear of nudity.

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In the workplace we are all equal. Right. Sure.

31.10.2012, Joanna Sinclair

In the workplace we are all equal. Right. Sure.Does equality matter to the brightest talents? Do competitive go-getters care whom they beat in the race to the top?

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An Ambassador Speaks: Equal Emphasis on Competition and Equality

31.10.2012, Joanna Sinclair

An Ambassador Speaks: Equal Emphasis on Competition and EqualityProfile spoke with His Excellency, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Finland and Estonia, Mr. Dongsun Park.

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What have you learned about wise leadership, Lars G. Nordström?

31.10.2012, Riitta Sirén

What have you learned about wise leadership, Lars G. Nordström?Lars G. Nordstöm is Chairman of the Board of the power company Vattenfall and Board Member of the shipping company Viking Line and the financial group...

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Not So Fast! a.k.a. Fear of Speed

31.05.2012, Risto Pakarinen

Not So Fast! a.k.a. Fear of Speed“Tachophobia is the condition of having an abnormal, extreme, and persistent fear of speed, that is, the experience of traveling quickly.”

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What have you learned about advocating green energy, Megawaty Khie?

31.05.2012, Sheralyn Tay

What have you learned about advocating green energy, Megawaty Khie?Megawaty Khie turned her management expertise and passion for technology to the renewable energy sector.