The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland

The Daily Hint is a short daily reflection on leadership, visibility, and how executives are understood as their responsibility and influence increase.

Hosted by Jens Heitland, CEO of Heitland Media Group and former Global Head of Innovation at IKEA Centres, each episode offers a concise observation drawn from real leadership experience inside complex organizations.

These are not tactics or growth advice.
They are quiet insights on reputation, trust, and leadership judgment, shared in under a minute.

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Jens Heitland 5/7/25 Jens Heitland 5/7/25

448 - Innovation isn’t missing. It’s waiting for someone to stop managing and start leading

Innovation isn’t missing; management thinking blocks it. This episode reveals how shifting from control to leadership empowers teams and activates real, consistent innovation.

Jens Heitland 9/30/24 Jens Heitland 9/30/24

275 - Step Back and Lead

Discover the key to future leadership by learning when to step back and empower your team. This episode explains how great leaders elevate others, focusing on their growth rather than driving all the action. Listen now to explore leadership vs. management and how to lead for long-term success.

Jens Heitland 9/26/24 Jens Heitland 9/26/24

271 - Why You Should Step Back as a Leader

In this episode of The Daily Hint, learn why stepping back as a leader is crucial to team success. Discover how empowering your team to make decisions within a clear framework leads to growth, happiness, and improved performance.

Jens Heitland 9/7/24 Jens Heitland 9/7/24

252 - This Is How You Step Up From Manager To Leader

Discover the key difference between managing and leading in this insightful episode. Learn why active listening and empowering your team are crucial to becoming an effective leader. Tune in to transform your leadership approach and drive career success.

Jens Heitland 8/10/24 Jens Heitland 8/10/24

224 - Empower Your Team to Make Choices

Empower your team by delegating decision-making. Increase engagement, innovation, and ownership. Discover how to shift from top-down leadership. Tune in to The Daily Hint for practical advice.

Jens Heitland 8/1/24 Jens Heitland 8/1/24

215 - Empower Your Team to Solve Problems

Discover how to empower your team to solve problems effectively. This episode of The Daily Hint provides actionable insights on fostering a collaborative environment where leadership and innovation thrive.

Jens Heitland 7/29/24 Jens Heitland 7/29/24

212 - Delegation Simplified

Discover the simplicity of effective delegation in this episode of The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland. Learn how to empower your team with clear goals and the necessary resources to make decisions. Master the art of delegation today.