Working as a team is a challenge in sports similar to business. The target is to improve individually to reach a higher output as a whole. I share my ideas and experiences around my work as coach for the Ski Jumping National Team of Norway and discuss things that are common in every team environment.

Motivation is the mother of mastery. It has to originate from inside and gives the power to impose the impossible. In sports motivation is the strongest factor to improve and reach a peak performance. So how can leaders light up the inner flame that makes the difference to make you master because you want to?

Working with people from different cultures is an interesting but challenging task. Differences in perception can lead to misunderstanding. If we want to be heard we need to connect. We have to learn to appreciate, tolerate and imply what we get and understand why we are who we are.