In the following video, Skip Bowman, founder and CEO of Global Mindset, explain his perspective on Danish leadership and why Danish leaders seem rude. He explains his view on five issues regarding Danish leadership.
One perspective on Danish leadership
- Mastering English
- Danish people are known as some of the best speakers of English as a second language, and sound very proficient when they speak. Therefor Bowman's argument is, that everything they say is meant literally.
- Irony and Sarcasm
- It is hard to determine the impact of irony and sarcasm in a foreign language. A leader's job is to create clear communication, direction, and confidence, which sarcasm and irony blocks.
- Ambition
- In Denmark leaders don't like to show too much ambition, because they don't like to disappoint. Compared to other cultures, this make Danish leaders seem less ambitious.
- Competent - not charismatic
- The Danish accent sounds very robotic, which sounds component but dispassionate. Danish leaders should therefor learn to use their intonation, pauses and grammar better.
- Taught to participate - not leading
- In Danish culture children are taught to participate in the classroom, speak up and listen to each other. In many other countries, children are taught how to lead. Danish leaders often misunderstand foreign leaders' actions, because of their own beliefs.
Reference: Bowman, Skip (2017-09-22). "Why do Danish leaders seem rude?". Global Mindset. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoPMN2AuGmM (read: 2017-11-01)
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