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Esko Lehtme

Esko Lehtme

Writing about design leadership, careers, and the work that shapes us.

Most of what is written about design leadership describes a destination. Very little of it describes the actual work of getting there. That is what I write about here.

I am Esko Lehtme – design executive at SEB and a coach. More than twenty years in design practice, building teams, embedding research, and making design matter to organizations that weren’t sure it should.

I write about design leadership, design careers, and self-development – from my practice.

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Close door button

The most worn button in our elevator is the close door button. Every morning, someone positions themselves at the panel and presses it with quiet conviction.