Jan Artem Henriksson on the Inner Development Goals, and Emotional Maturity in Leadership

They explore the IDGs framework, which aims to enhance sustainability efforts through inner development, and discuss Jan's personal journey from the Soviet Union to Sweden, and leading a global initiative.

The conversation covers the importance of leadership culture, the challenges faced by chief sustainability officers, and the need for emotional maturity in leadership. Jan shares insights from the IDG summit and highlights the organization's global reach and upcoming initiatives.

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Takeaways

• ‍‍The Inner Development Goals Foundation is focused on enhancing sustainability through inner development.
• Sustainability is not just a technical challenge; it's an adaptive challenge that requires personal growth.
• The evolution of the IDGs logo reflects the imperfect nature of human development.
• Jan's journey from the Soviet Union to Sweden shaped his views on leadership and culture.
• Transformative leadership moments often arise from vulnerability and openness.
• The IDG summit brings together diverse voices to inspire action towards sustainability.
• Chief Sustainability Officers need to develop skills in collaboration and mobilization.
• Emotional maturity is crucial for leaders to navigate complex challenges.
• The future of sustainability may focus more on regeneration than mere sustainability.
• The IDGs framework provides a shared language for organizations to collaborate on sustainability efforts.