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Valtteri Raekallio - Protecting the team, so they can go crazy
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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 artistic world. Funding challenges for independent art companies in Finland. Exploring societal issues and the effects of authority and power. School Bullying. Mental health.
(07:26) Thinking is not just language-based and includes feeling and physical presence
(09:26) Balance between productivity and human connection.
(10:34) Challenges in building trust and teamwork in virtual or disconnected environments
(14:03) Creating common understanding in a diverse group is key to success.
Leadership supporting people's emotional state.
(16:09) Importance of physical communication in dance
(21:00) Emotional connection impacts work safety
(22:20) Achieving Flow State in group work challenges
(25:53) Ideas progress through different stages of development
(28:22) Evaluating project success based on surveys and well-being of staff
(31:20) Creating a special, shared experience through performance art
(34:31) Creating a meaningful working environment through shared vision.
Success is not always about achieving perfection, but about collective satisfaction.
(38:34) Failures in creating art should be challenging and impactful
(40:20) Licensing and building clarity is becoming more important in the arts field
(44:52) Physical interaction affects cognition and thinking
(46:24) Cultural leadership is evolving towards more open communication and addressing long-standing issues like power misuse and emotional sustainability
(50:50) Feeling safe is essential for courage and creativity
(53:35) Dream production topic
(55:55) Hosts' reflections. Getting emotional & wellbeing feedback from the team. Psychological safety. Emphasis on pride, traditional techniques, and leadership in the creative process. Exploring the impact of leadership on international processes. Focus on physical sensations during work.
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