Janne Taalas

Janne Taalas, CEO of the Martti Ahtisaari Foundation, dives into the art of emotional intelligence in leadership and conflict resolution. He shares insights on the unique 'vomiting sessions' used to address emotions before negotiations. The conversation touches on the importance of project orientation versus relationships in Finnish culture and advocates for empowering women's voices in peacebuilding efforts. Taalas emphasizes the vital role women play in negotiations and the need for authentic leadership, enriched with humor and emotional insight.