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ABOUT HEIKE
Heike Stuckstedde is a visionary leader with a background in art history and interior architecture. She has extensive experience in various leadership roles within art and culture management. Heike has been working with fiber optics and sunlight systems since 2014, leading to the founding of AKEMI - Rethinking Light in 2020. Her approach combines her passions for art, design, and sustainable technology, focusing on innovative uses of natural light to improve interior spaces and reduce energy consumption. Heike's leadership philosophy is built on respect, open communication, and understanding different perspectives, which she believes are key to building successful and joyful collaborations.
COMMUNICATION IS THE CONNECTION.
Heike Stuckstedde
HEIKE IN A NUTSHELL
Co-Founder & CEO
Akemi - Rethinking Light
area of expertise
Acceleration / Incubation / Innovation Design / Art Marketing / Communications / PR / Advertising Austria 🇦🇹
companies Heike has worked for
HEIKE AS A LEADER
Success for Heike means realizing oneself and shaping one's life, not necessarily through outwardly visible accomplishments. Her definition of success includes feeling empowered and safe in one's environment, which she pursues through self-reflection, creativity, and leadership. Heike values personal growth and the ability to stand up for oneself while considering the collective good, characteristics she has honed through her experiences in the competitive fields of art and architecture.
Leadership is not telling people what to do.
Great Leaders are visionaries.
The future of leadership is now.
When I think of a leader, I think of Barack Obama.
BUILD BRIDGES THROUGH UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT.
Heike Stuckstedde
HEIKE ON OVERCOMING PROFESSIONAL CHALLENGES
Heike faced significant challenges in environments that failed to recognize her potential, restricting her ability to develop professionally. She overcame these obstacles by trusting in her capabilities and embracing the courage to pursue her own path, despite others' doubts. This journey taught her the importance of perseverance and self-confidence, especially when navigating the ups and downs of her career.
HEIKE ON SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION
Heike actively promotes independence and personal responsibility among her team members. She fosters a high-trust environment that encourages free thinking and the belief that nothing is impossible. Her leadership style is inclusive and nurturing, aimed at empowering her team to exceed their own expectations and develop their unique potentials.
EMPOWER AND INSPIRE THROUGH INNOVATION AND RESPECT.
Heike on becoming a better leader
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