Behind the O: Heart2Heart Edition ft. Thomas Ekberg

Behind The O

Let’s talk #heart2heart with Thomas Ekberg, Senior Vice President & Head of Asia at Oriflame!

Many people in the company met Thomas, but how many of you know his story? A tennis pro, an adventurer, an Asia professional, a supportive and demanding leader. Recent years were very challenging for Thomas and his team as they have faced tough Covid-19 lockdowns in Asia. Unable to see each other and the rest of the world for nearly two years, they had to find new ways of working together and supporting each other and our Brand Partners through this difficult period of isolation. How did they manage to pull through? Did it affect our company culture and their relationships? What is the secret behind building great teams? And what makes new ideas so much fun?

Listen to this episode of Behind the O - Heart2Heart Edition and learn:

Why you shouldn’t always feel satisfied with how things are?

When is the best time to give feedback? What is the secret ingredient in leading a team and why it’s so important to always be on the lookout for new ideas and initiatives? How do you get through challenging times? Why are different cultures fascinating?

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Check out this list of timecodes for easy navigation:

#NeverBeSatisfied - How to always give your best in every situation and have fun along the way: (2:23) #ChildhoodDreams - what made Thomas who he is today and what inspires him to achieve success at all times: (7:09) #OnTheOtherSide - What’s it like finding yourself in a new, foreign environment and what exactly brought Thomas into the Oriflame family: (12:16) #AsiaExperience - Why it's so great to live and work in Asia and what makes the culture of this region unique and exciting: (19:38) #Leadership - What is the secret ingredient in leading a team and why it’s so important to always be on the lookout for new ideas and initiatives: (23:39) #NeverAverage - Why do you sometimes need to put some pressure on yourself and your friends and colleagues to grow and to help them become even better: (32:30) #ListenToTheLastDrop - Why communication is so important at Oriflame and what is the best way to end your meetings: (39:00) #Covid19 - How the team in China adapted to the environment of extreme lockdowns, how they learned to work in a new way, and why is the most important thing in the world is to show unconditional support for your friends and colleagues: (43:29) #WeWillWin - What is the secret strength of Oriflame, what gives drive and power to our colleagues in Asia, and why these things will help us come back to tremendous growth: (49:14)