#05 - Georg Vind - You Have To Burn To Start A Fire

From growing up on a family farm to rising to the rank of Captain in the Danish Military, to his current journey of self-discovery at business school, this is the story of Georg Vind.In this episode, John and Konsti speak with Georg about the lessons he learned growing up on the family farm, how he gained confidence in the military and overcame his childhood stutter, his evolving leadership philosophy, his vision for sustainable farming post-MBA, and much more.Key takeaways and highlights:* Hope & Purpose: True leaders “are leaders of hope”. To inspire others, one must “burn” with purpose and convey that fire to the team.* “Plans Are Useless, Yet Planning is Indispensable”: Military leadership taught Georg to stay five steps ahead, empowering subordinates to think two or three steps ahead, avoiding micromanagement and enabling collective agility. As he says, “Preparing well gives you the comfort and confidence to face uncertainty.” * Soft Influence: In group work, Georg exemplifies “blender” leadership, using data-driven arguments to sway decisions, welcoming diverse perspectives, and lifting quieter voices. A unique mix that gets the best out of the team.* Ask Better Questions: He filters questions by the value they can offer to his peers in the classroom and always crafts them into concise, four-sentence insights.* Balance Seriousness with Fun: Even under pressure, maintaining a sense of play (“having a bit of fun”, as Georg says) sustains morale.Enjoy the show! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit careersandcharacter.substack.com