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In a managerial world often dominated by command and control, this guide champions the Swedish leadership paradigm, offering a fresh, solution-focused approach that harmonises power with empathy, innovation with tradition, and individualism with collective responsibility.
List of contents
Preface. Introduction.
Part 1: Swedish Culture and Leadership.
Chapter 1: In the Eyes of Others.
Chapter 2: History of Trust - a lot has happened in 100 years.
Chapter 3: Innovations.
Chapter 4: Swedish Culture.
Part 2: Navigating New Terrain.
Section A: SOLUTION FOCUS.
Chapter 5: A Short History of Solution Focus.
Section B: GETTING STARTED.
Chapter 6: Initial "Reconnaissance".
Chapter 7: Hastle Slowly.
Chapter 8: Orientation through Communication.
Chapter 9: Synchronise Expectations.
Section C: CONVERSATIONS AND MEETINGS.
Chapter 10: The employee talk - or the one-to-one talk.
Chapter 11: Meaningful Meetings.
Section D: COMMUNICATION - INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL.
Chapter 12: President's Speech.
Chapter 13: Branding.
Section E: ORGANISATION AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT.
Chapter 14: Target Picture.
Chapter 15: Sustainable Guiding Stars.
Chapter 16: Leader as a conductor - with a solution-focused approach.
Chapter 17: How to make training more effective.
Chapter 18: Dare and care.
Chapter 19: Conflict management.
Chapter 20: Leading teams.
Section F: WORK-LIFE BALANCE.
Chapter 21: Open or Closed Door.
Chapter 22: Take care - of yourself as well.
Section G: FINAL ESSENCE OF SOLUTION-FOCUS.
Chapter 23: Tracking Progress. Epilogue. Toolbox.
About the author
Jan Marklund is a well-known in leadership coaching with a rich a background as a professional swim
coach, teacher, headmaster, journalist, marketer, and management executive. With a published
Swedish book and hundreds of managers mentored, his expertise is undisputed. He has international
background with experience from the UN to aiding refugees, giving a keen insight into cultural and
leadership dynamics, making him the perfect ambassador for Swedish leadership wisdom.
Summary
In a managerial world often dominated by command and control, this guide champions the Swedish leadership paradigm, offering a fresh, solution-focused approach that harmonises power with empathy, innovation with tradition, and individualism with collective responsibility.
