Thinkers50: Why Great Strategy Requires Both Calmness and Courage

Thinkers50 was a blast!To make and lead a great strategy, you need emotional management. But being calm isn’t enough.It’s the mix of calmness and courage that lets you update your strategy — again and again — with clarity and confidence.And remember: strategy updates aren’t just about words. They’re about actions.Have you ever been confused by all the new buzzwords — when the old ones would’ve worked just fine?Huge thanks to Wendy K. Smith, Laura Raitio, Lauri Ratia, Seppo Kuula, and Xavier Castañer for valuable insights in the video!Big thanks also to Mikko Leskelä for inviting me and the Finnish delegation led by Salla Seppä!

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