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  • What is Sisu and how can make you a better person

    Sisu is an ethic symbol which is part of Finland culture but is also an universal trait that can be found among others, there is no translation for it but we can define its different meanings:

    • Extraordinary Perserverance, not giving up even when the obstacles seems insurmountable, it is beating the odds, achieving what no one thought possible;
    • Action mindset, having guts and follow what feels right, trusting oneself and one’s potention, the power to take actions even if failure can be a result;
    • Latent Power, refering to the ultimate power potential existis deep within individuals and can be accessed and employed when things get really tough and one’s limits are tested and stretched. Almost like magic, you are able to do what others think is not possible;
    • Push a little bit further, even when conditions are not so favorable, if you still have the possibility to try going further you will do it; If the water is not frozen, you can always go swiming;
    • Make decisions and stick with it;
    • Treat being unconfortable as an experience,you can be uncofortable at first, but soon you will get used to it and overcome it while getting stronger;
    • If you face difficulties, think how earlier generations coped with them, you are not the first to face those situations, understading how others dealt with it might help you to find new ways of overcoming it;

    Also it can reffer to the following words: determination, tenacity, grit, bravery, resilience and hardiness.

    Sisu can’t be overused, too much can affect individual judgement regarding danger or when to give up on something, the person can also be indifferent to others and don’t listen since being super focus in their own objectives leading to stubborness.

    Sisu being properly used can be a positive driver for self-development and also to help others and increase positive relationships, while focusing on mental fortitude, well being and personality traits such as openness, conscientiousness and extraversion, this way increasing positivity and energy levels.

    With that in mind, we can understand that while facing challenges we must find our inner strengh and stay clear on what will make us drive through challenges and make ourselves better each day.

    “The biggest obstacles are between our ears, what we tell ourselves.”

    Veikka Gustafsson

    It’s not just having great accomplishments, it’s about finding the strengh to take the first step, and this is the biggest challenge we face today.

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  • Future Professional

    I define the professional of the future as someone who wants to carry out activities and skills in both traditional work environment and someone who works in recent environments that we have not yet been able to categorize.

    Nowadays, after recent drastic changes in ways of working and communication, we realize that there are new trends and practices that often bring problems or challenges never seen before. Factors such as the abundance of information, cultural clashes, time zone differences, the need and speed for changes, meeting new generations and their new habits, all of these end up redefining the routine and success of the professional of the future.

    We can consider the main elements that should be part of the Professional of the future as:

    Adaptability, the environment in which we find ourselves is constantly changing and full of real-time information, which can redefine contexts and values, that were previously intangible and today can take on new meanings.

    Focus, consuming information superficially and not dedicating yourself to an activity are habits that will lead to personal and social self-destruction. An individual needs to focus in order to have a clear understanding of the environment in which they are located, and from this, live according to personal and professional objectives and achievements in order to positively contribute to the environment in which they live.

    Multiculturalism, essential knowledge for us to exercise effective forms of communication and which adapt to the culture we are exposed to. In addition to knowing different existing cultures, we must be attentive to the results of the meeting of cultures, new habits and trends are generated by the diversity of groups, and we must always be attentive and open to adapting our forms of interaction. Learning and putting into practice multiple languages becomes a differentiator for anyone who wants to get along well with everyone.

    Common Sense, with the speed of interactions, we assume that the same should be applied in decision processes, interpretations and forms of communication. But we forget that before that, it is necessary to understand the context, look around in search of new information and even remember our current values, and only then can we reach a common sense between all parties.

    Empathy, at a time when everyone posts about themselves and becomes the center of attention, we cannot forget that we must also put ourselves in other people’s shoes and respect them in their own individuality, as well as being open to hearing new opinions and interpretations .

    Positioning, understanding the best way and when to position yourself in relation to any situation is a very important trait not only today but also for the future.

    The requirement of the Professional of the Future will not only be didactics or technical knowledge or their mastery of a skill, but also how they situate themselves as an individual and how they interpret and relate to society on a global level.