In this episode of The Builders Podcast, Lee Haynes is joined by Annie Lööf, former Swedish Minister of Enterprise, in a discussion spanning her leadership journey, the challenges of life in politics since a young age, and her dedication to supporting small businesses and fostering innovation. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on driving societal change, managing crises, and the future of purpose-driven business leadership.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction and Background
(03:45) Annie Lööf's Political Journey
(09:24) Leadership, Resilience, and Personal Challenges
(22:31) Challenges in Entrepreneurship
(26:04) Balancing Innovation and Regulation
(31:22) The Role of SMEs in Economic Growth
(41:56) Trust-Based Leadership
(43:25) Future Technologies and Innovation
(45:20) Digital Transformation and COVID-19
(46:17) Digital Tools for Business Growth
(49:32) Empowering Team Members
(52:32) Effective Strategies for High-Performance Teams
(58:17) Crisis Management and Learning from Challenges
(01:05:39) Thought Leadership and Purpose-Driven Leaders
(01:07:48) Achieving Work-Life Balance
(01:11:21) Legacy and Promoting Collaboration
(01:13:02) Transitioning to Advisory Roles
(01:19:50) Continuing to Make Change