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Sisu LabSisu and Dissent: Keys to Constructive Badassary with Dr. Todd KashdanThis episode is a true nugget of gold and one that I wish everyone could hear. It's for all the community change-makers out there and anyone looking to being part of the change we need to see - in our own lives and as a collective 🔥 Right now, outrage seems as rampant as complacency, and both are lost opportunities from the vantage point of of life force. Being a "constructive badass" is a path to growth, change, and leadership amidst high pressure situations. The more we develop the skill of constructive dissent and engage in the art o...2025-03-241h 18

Something to DeclareHow to Rise to the ChallengeJack Boswell explores the Finnish concept of sisu - a profound inner strength that emerges when we face life’s toughest challenges.Joining him is Emilia Elisabet Lahti, a Finnish behavioural scientist, who delves into the origins of sisu, a cornerstone of Finnish culture. She explains how this powerful quality - described as the “life force in times of adversity” - has helped individuals and the nation persevere through extraordinary hardships, including the Winter War. Elisabet shares how her own experiences of overcoming personal trauma inspired her to study sisu and its universal relevance.Jack also m...2025-01-1014 min

Sisu LabExploring the gifts of blending masculine and feminine energy: Performance coach Monique Borst on leading from withinI’m joined for a conversation by Monique Borst, an entrepreneur, advisor and performance coach with 15 years in senior leadership positions. Monique has said, "Our businesses and personal lives are a mirror reflection of where we are on our own self-development journey, and can only be as successful as we are aware and in control of our thoughts and emotions."Together, we’ll unpack what it means to lead with strength and empathy, to balance resilience with grace, and to embrace vulnerability as a force for healing.When we do this work that can take a bi...2024-12-301h 11

Sisu LabThe neuroscience of manifestation: Dr. James Doty on the foundations of fortitude, compassion, and a more graceful existenceThe following interview is with distinguished neurosurgeon Dr. James Doty and it's a listen that is likely to make you feel a bit stronger and make you think more deeply about leadership, your daily habits, and the gift of life. I have been following Dr. Doty's work for about a decade and was deeply honored for this chance to learn from the master himself. He is a compassion researcher, NY Times bestselling author, and philanthropist. Dr. Doty is also a clinical professor of neurosurgery and Founder & Director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at...2024-07-0759 min

Sisu LabEndurance from inside out: Dr. Phil Maffetone on optimal performance and building a healthy planetThis episode is about the paradox of putting healing and performance in the same sentence. Join me for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Phil Maffetone, a visionary in endurance sports for over four decades, an author, musician, and coach. Known for his MAF Method, which emphasizes aerobic training and fat-burning, Phil’s approach has helped athletes achieve world class level of performance. However this method applies to every-body out there to create more sovereignty, health and happiness.In today’s episode, we delve into Phil’s groundbreaking philosophies and practical tips for enhancing fitness, well-being, and body awaren...2024-06-021h 06

Passion Struck with John R. MilesLearn From Jimmy Carter: 3 Ways to Always Do Your Best w/ John R. Miles EP 462On The Passion Struck Podcast, I share a powerful story about Jimmy Carter’s pivotal encounter with Admiral Hyman Rickover—one that forever changed Carter’s approach to life and leadership. During his interview for the Navy’s nuclear submarine program, Rickover asked a simple but profound question: "Did you always do your best?"Carter’s honest reply, "No, sir, I didn’t always do my best," was met with a sharp follow-up: "Why not?" That piercing question struck Carter deeply, becoming a turning point in his personal philosophy. It wasn’t just a challenge—it was a call to relent...2024-05-3125 min

Passion Struck with John R. MilesEmma Seppälä on How You Discover Your Sovereign Self EP 445https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/—Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! The book was picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024, the winner of the Business Business Minds Best Book 2024, and a finalist for the Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award for best debut novel.In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles interviews Dr. Emma Seppälä, a psychologist and author, about her book "Sovereign." The discussion delves into the concept of psychological sovereignty and how...2024-04-2355 min

Sisu LabSovereignty and calm power with Dr. Emma SeppäläWelcome to a new season of the Sisu Lab podcast! In this episode, I got heart to heart with emotional intelligence and wellbeing expert, Dr. Emma Seppälä. We dove into the mortal mortar life, took a dip the river of life force and finally, circled into the gentle powers we all possess within to elevate our humans condition: We talked about sovereignty.Big word.It will change and challenge your world.Sovereignty is also the primary topic (and name) of Emma's book that comes out next week. Pre-order Emma's new book by...2024-04-1649 min

Traumainformoitu ToivoLempeä Sisu ja Toivo parantavina voimina - vieraana Sisu-tohtori, ihana Emilia Elisabet Lahti Kuva: Robin Vuorinen Emilia Elisabet Lahti on johtajuuden kehittämisen parissa työskentelevä tekniikan tohtori. Tohtorinväitöskirjansa Elisabet teki Sisun hellästä mutta periksiantamattomasta voimasta. Sisu on Elisabetin mukaan moniulotteinen prosessi, jonka kautta yksilöt ja yhteisöt voivat voittaa henkilökohtaiset haasteensa ja selvitä yli äärimmäisten vaikeuksin, samoin kuin traumasta toipuessa. Henkilökohtainen trauma ohjasikin Elisabet Lahtea tutkimaan sisua ja sen voimaa. Lempeän, eteenpäin ja toipumaan vievän sisun kautta voi löytää enemmän kuin “vain” toipumista. Traumasta voi kummuta post-traumaattista kasvua, jolloin huomataan, miten äärimmäisen vaikeat kokemukset voivat auttaa synnyttämään entistä syvempää...2024-02-1235 min

Passion Struck with John R. MilesDr. Emilia Elisabet Lahti On Embracing The Finnish Art Of SISU EP 395https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024.In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles welcomes Dr. Emilia Elisabet Lahti, author of "Gentle Power – A Revolution in How We Think, Lead and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of SISU."Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/emilia-elisabet-lahti-on-the-finnish-art-of-sisu/SponsorsThis episode is...2024-01-041h 03

Sisu LabSystems Intelligence: Path to Sisu as Heart and Leadership in Tough TimesIn the spirit of the season, here's a true gift from Aalto University in Finland in the form of an introduction to a framework called systems intelligence (SI). While the name might feel a even a bit cerebral, this work has deeply changed my personal overlook on life and relationships some ten years ago. It's also the practice to which I root my sisu to raise it from only a quality of surviving hardship to an expression of leadership with a hope of creating something of higher good around us.SI was originally developed by professor Raimo...2023-12-2236 min

Sisu LabThe Lore of Life Force: Words and Constructs Around the Breath of BeingBy now researchers have made wonderful strides in mapping the mental and physiological side of human capacity. We understand how muscles grow and endure, how fatigue plays into our vitality, and we also have a plethora of concepts (such as resilience, perseverance, mental toughness, grit and so on) to help us describe the curious landscape of what makes humans endure. What we know less about is the life energy behind this enduring and persevering that becomes visible usually only when we are about to run out of it.... join me for an episode of sisu lab in which I...2023-12-0338 min

Just Ask SpiritGentle PowerToday on Just Ask Spirit we welcome Dr. Emilia Elisabet Lahti author of Gentle Power. Listen in to this authentic, vibrant conversation between Elisabet and myself. Discover an emerging shift in the way we define true strength―an approach that balances resolve with reason, grit with compassion, and personal success with service to the collective good. Dr. Emilia Eliabet Lahti website. Check out The Just Ask Spirit Marketplace. Go on a Spiritual Retreat with Sherianna! 🎁 Get your FREE Gift: https://sheriannaboyle.com/free-resources https://sheriannaboyle.com/free-resources 📚 Explore my books: htt...2023-10-2254 min

Clowning Around PodcastSisu with Emilia Elisabet LahtiSisu – what is this Finnish word and how can it impact your life? This week I am joined by Elisabet – she has been exploring, researching and living Sisu for years and herimpact in the world is undentable, from running the leght of New Zealand, writing a book, researching and challenging science and spirtualitiy she is a soul worth knowiung. This conversation will enlighten you, make you think and help you in ways you are as yet to discover.. Follow Emilia: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sisulab/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisabetlahti.offici...2023-09-1246 min

Sisu LabConstructive Sisu and the Perils of Mindless SisuSisu speaks of the extra reserves within individuals everywhere to endure challenges and take action against slim odds. However, while sisu denotes extraordinary power to overcome the extraordinary and do the extraordinary, it can also end up creating extraordinary problems. This would most likely happen with mindless sisu that is out of balance, is done at all cost, and happens usually when we are out of touch with our blind spots.The possible negative outcomes of unbalanced or hard sisu include harm to our mental wellbeing and physical health, as well as to other people and team...2023-08-211h 02

Sisu LabSisu and Managing the Uphills + NEW tune!Welcome to a new episode in which we muse on how to deal with life's headwinds - and how to do it with less damage and more grace. Take aways from ultra running that apply to everyday life (thanks, fellow adventurer & runner Annastiina Hintsa) and a note on deep-seated humility, as well as making our awareness and body our allies in the process.For this episode, finally after years of procrastination (not as bad as the Ironman which took 16 years to conquer) I learned to do sound editing and created a start tune. Please listen and give...2023-07-1731 min

Sisu LabSacred Grief, Dragons by the Temple, and the Gift of Slowing DownDear sisu pilgrim, I hope you are well and held by all the courage ands compassion that makes up your unique you. This episode is a slowing down to feel into...grief; a recognition of that something gentle and sometimes heavy within us, buried deep into the cellular wombs of our experiences and too often bypassed by constant doing and going. I share some of my favourite poems and introduce the concept of "edge emotions" by Drs. Kaisu Mälkki and Larry Green.For those in the woods right now: love is the medicine and sisu is y...2023-06-1133 min $In The Doctor\'s Chair$ In The Doctor's ChairCultivating Sisu And Accessing Inner Strength with Dr. E. Elisabet LahtiToday, Emilia Elisabet and I discuss the concept of sisu, how she found it helpful in healing and rebuilding after an abusive relationship, and how it can heal you. We discuss how sisu can help you overcome adversity and how to develop sisu in your own life. Emilia Elisabet shares how her Finnish heritage helped her find her own sisu and the courage to move forward. She discusses why sisu is not only a way to heal but also a way to give her gift to the world and find her own unique place to serve. She also explains...2023-05-3133 min

Turun yliopistoEmilia Elisabet Lahti: Lämmin sisu johtamisessaTekniikan tohtori, usein ”sisutohtorina” tunnettu Emilia Elisabet Lahti puhuu sisusta ilmiönä ja miten lämmin sisu on johtamisessa voimavara. Elisabet pohtii podcastissa myös sisun erilaisia muotoja ja niiden vaikutuksia. Tekstivastine: https://www.utu.fi/fi/ajankohtaista/podcast/johda-tulevaisuutta 2023-05-2425 min

Sisu LabSisu Meditation for Challenging TimesThis is a 23 minute calm and guided meditation to help you relax and calm your nervous system, connect to your breath, and set an intention. There is no background music or sounds and there is an additional 45 seconds for silence after the session ends, so that you can integrate back slowly. No intro or outdo in this episode for that reason either to not startle your nervous system when it is relaxed.In tough times, your parasympathetic nervous system is an ally you want to turn to. Meditation and awareness of breath are some tools to activate...2023-05-2123 min

Sisu LabSuperordinate Purpose and the Sisu In-Between Our HeartsSisu is an interconnected matter. Rarely is your sisu only your sisu or my sisu solely my sisu. One of the main findings of the ultra run field work portion of my PhD on sisu is the idea of sisu that exists, and is born from, the space in-between you and I. This episode is about how we inspire strength and fortitude in each other. Furthermore, our own sisu can be inspired by the strength we see and witness in others and their actions, and this impact can extend to drawing strength from even those dear to us who a...2023-05-0436 min

The Soul Frequency ShowGentle Power | Dr. Emilia Elisabet LahtiToday’s episode of The Soul Frequency is all about the notion of Gentle Power. This is so important for the time that we are in. We are all becoming more powerful, and in a different way to what we have always thought of power as being. We are used to hierarchical, forceful powers but are now moving into a personal power from a higher, more spiritual place, so I am so excited for you to hear this conversation I had with the lovely Dr. Emilia Elisabet Lahti. Emilia is an awarded educator, applied psychology researcher, and fo...2023-05-0438 min

Forging Mettle Podcast079 | Emilia Elisabet Lahti | The yin and yang of strength and gentlenessThis week we welcome my "SISU sister" to the forge. Elisabet and I have so much alignment around the concepts of doing hard things, overcoming adversity, being tough and staying the course. But to also make room for changing course when needed, softness, gentleness, compassion for yourself and those we lead. You will come away with ideas of how we can be both tough and gentle, and why we should. This is the leadership model of the future. We discuss what it means to honor yourself. And that pushing on is not always the best choice. Show...2023-04-261h 10

3 vinkin podcastAito sisu kumpuaa lempeydestä ja haasteista - vieraana Elisabeth LahtiSisututkija Elisabet (Emilia) Lahden oma sisumatka alkoi vastasyntyneenä inkubaattorista jatkuen aikuisuuteen. Haastavista kokemuksista syntyi psykologinen tutkimusmatka sisuun. Woolin 3 vinkin podcastissa psykologi Elisabet Lahti jakaa kolmen H:n vinkin perisuomalaiseen sisuun: Haasta, Hidasta ja Huomioi.2023-04-1156 min

Sisu LabThe Sphere of Life Force & Getting Constructively UncomfortableThe sphere of life force is what I call the space within which we operate before hitting the sisu threshold; our outer boundary of inner strength. Ideally, you want this area to be as wide as possible. This episode describes how to expand it through everyday life and how I use it in daily life and to prepare for challenges during extra long ultra runs.Show notes:"if you know the way broadly you will see it in all things" - Miyamoto Musashi (Japanese samurai, 1584-1645). Book recommendation: The Book of Five Rings -> https://w...2023-04-0838 min

Sounds True: Insights at the EdgeEmilia Elisabet Lahti: Sisu: Embodying Gentle PowerHow do we find the strength to keep going when it feels like there’s nothing left inside of us? The Finnish philosophy of sisu shows us a new way to look at power and perseverance—not as force and domination but as the harmonious expression of human character in everyday actions. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with Dr. Emilia Elisabet Lahti about her work leading the world’s first empirical research on sisu and her new book, Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead, and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu. Give a listen to this in...2023-02-231h 00

Sisu LabKnow Your Sisu: Track Your Patterns and Prepare"The important thing is not your process. The important thing is your process for improving your process." (Ryan Todd). In this episode we start to dig into our stories of sisu (a practice introduced in the previous episode) to build our personal manual for navigating tough times. The key is to not continue to rely on sisu to appear randomly (which happens too because it is life force whose job is to keep you alive) or in ways that leave unnecessary damage its wake due to unwise over-extension or lack of self-care during the process. Some healthy...2023-02-1325 min

The Courageous LifeLeading with Love Can Change the World | Shelly Tygielski Pt. 2After spending nearly 20 years in Corporate America, holding executive positions leading public and privately held companies, Shelly Tygielski decided to stop following the expected path and start following her lifelong passion – mindfulness and meditation – and began to fuse this passion with her purpose – community organization and ensuring equity, social justice and access to wellbeing for all.Her journey began by teaching free meditation classes Sunday morning on the sands of Hollywood Beach, Florida. What started as a group of 12 friends blossomed into a community of more than 15,000 in a matter of two years.When the COVID...2023-02-101h 01

Operations LeadershipEpisode 11: Lessons of Sisu and Gentle PowerThis episode’s guest is Dr. Emilia Elisabet Lahti. She pioneered the research on the Finnish construct of Sisu, which denotes determination & fortitude in the face of adversity. In this interview, Elisabet provides valuable insights on how business leaders can leverage their own Sisu in times of disruption. She recently published a book, entitled “Gentle … Continue reading "Episode 11: Lessons of Sisu and Gentle Power"2023-02-0739 min

The Courageous LifeGentle Power - Shifting the Way We Define True Strength | Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti Pt. 2Often times gentleness and power can be seen as opposites, ideas or ways of being that may not go together. Today’s guest, Dr. Emilia Elisabet Lahti invites us to rethink this. Sharing a number of insights from her new book Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead and Succeed Using the Finnish Art of Sisu she argues that the intersection of these two qualities can be a catalyst for unlocking some of our greatest potential as people, and as leaders. In this episode:We dive into more of Elisabet’s journey inclu...2023-01-241h 10

The Courageous LifeTransforming Barriers into Frontiers with Sisu | Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti Pt. 1As we continue our kickoff of season 3 we are re-releasing our first ever conversation on the Courageous Life, with Dr. Emilia Elisabet Lahti. In celebration of her new book, Gentle Power, coming out next week we will launch an all NEW episode with her that takes a deep dive into themes from the book including why the intersection of gentleness and power may be the future of leadership. We hope you enjoy this before and after (or part one and part two) conversation with Emilia Elisabet!In this episode we explore:Sisu - what i...2023-01-201h 16

Sisu LabA Beginning of a Sisu Journey: Stories of SisuIn this episode I share some of the background to the very early days of researching sisu, what the word means, and I present the idea of using the upcoming podcast series as a journey into your own sisu.If you wish, prepare by getting a special notebook (for ease of access and retrieval of the tools) dedicated to collecting material, stories, best practices and other notes relevant to you to get intimate with your own sisu: what it means, where have you displayed it, what stands in its way, what has helped you in tough times...2023-01-1924 min

Sisu LabIntroduction to the PodcastIn this introductory episode of Sisu Lab, I briefly describe the Finnish construct sisu and invite you to take a walk with me to its higher expression as graceful strength that allows you to endure, excel, and even elevate through tough times. At the end I read a short excerpt from my upcoming book.Thanks for listening and stay tuned for a ride into the formidable fibres of human fortitude!Support the showSisu is a reserve of inner strength but it's also a way for us to know ourselves and impact the...2023-01-0111 min