#06 - Georg B. Lauritsen - 95% of Skills Can Be Trained

From learning to sail on Danish waters as a five-year-old novice to charting new waters in strategy consulting and now bringing all his skills together in business school, this is the story of Georg Bunk Lauritsen.In this episode, John and Konsti sit down with Georg to explore how his international upbringing shaped his adaptability, the mentorship and grit that propelled him from a “terrible” sailor to national champion, his transition into management consulting, and his vision for the future of AI and leadership in the workplace.Key takeaways and highlights from the show:* Skills Are Trained, Not Innate: From struggling sailor to summa cum laude scholar, Georg exemplifies that “95% of skills can be learned” with deliberate practice.* Building Relationships: Frequent moves taught him to dive into new environments and rapidly form connections, skills he leverages in both academic and professional settings.* Adapting to AI: Georg anticipates AI/LLMs will transform consulting by automating routine tasks, but believes human strengths, like spotting the right problems, nuanced communication, and storytelling, will remain vital.* Team Dynamics: He advocates for “team contracts” and regular “Team Dynamics” sessions to align expectations and surface issues early, preventing small problems from becoming “big, stinky fish under the rug.”* Mentorship & Secure Bases: Whether coaches, family, or close friends, having anchors provides resilience and perspective amid constant change.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