In this episode, Henrik Mitsch, VP Digital at Elli Volkswagen Group Charging, discusses his journey from career-driven to purpose-driven leadership. He shares insights from his pioneering work in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and energy trading on the European stock exchange.
Henrik also reflects on his transformative experiences at MIT Sloan School, highlighting the role of systems thinking in addressing complex business and climate challenges. Drawing on lessons from professors John Sterman and Frances Frei, he explores frameworks for building trust and resilience within tech teams.
Henrik details his unique approach to team development, incorporating 5-minute learning sessions on topics like non-violent communication, active listening, bias handling, and delegation. He emphasizes the power of open communication, empowerment, and aligning individual goals with company objectives, fostering a supportive environment for high-performing teams.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:36 From Career-Centered to Purpose-Oriented Focus
05:52 Elli: The Volkswagen Group Charging Company
06:25 Transformation of the Automotive Industry
06:55 Bi-Directional Charging Capabilities
08:44 Mobility, Sustainability, and Climate Change: There Is No Planet B!
10:44 The Mindful CIO Manifesto: The Role of IT Leaders
11:44 Focus and Presence
13:50 Tai Chi and Mindfulness
16:07 The MIT Sloan School Experience
16:50 Professor John Sterman: Systems Thinking
17:31 Professor Frances Frei: The Trust Triangle Framework
20:55 Human Skills: 5-Minute Learning Segments
22:40 Nonviolent Communication, Handling Bias, Levels of Listening, and Delegation Poker
25:18 Leading Change
25:26 Building a Shared Understanding
25:50 Seeking the Truth and Reaching Small Agreements to Collaborate and Learn
28:27 Purpose: Start with the "Why" – Purpose Can Be Found Anywhere
30:50 Feedback: The Radical Candor Framework by Kim Scott
35:35 Delegation Poker: The 7 Levels
39:35 Managing Competing Demands and Priorities
40:40 Systems Thinking: Awareness-Based Systems Change
41:56 Empowering the Edges
42:31 Professor Frances Frei: What Do You Need to Be Wildly Successful?
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Links from this episode:
· MIT Sloan School - https://mitsloan.mit.edu/
· Non-Violen Communication (NVC) - https://www.cnvc.org/
· Professor Frances Frei (HBR) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesfrei/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVeq-0dIqpk
· The Trust Triangle – https://hbr.org/2020/05/begin-with-trust
· Radical candor by Kim Scott - https://www.radicalcandor.com/
· TED Talk – Mike Robbins (high expectations and high nurturance) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd2WKQWG_Dg
· Delegation Poker - https:/
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