Karin Tenelius is one of Europe’s most respected pioneers of self-managing leadership.
For over two decades, she has helped leaders shift from command-and-control to coaching-based leadership — enabling teams to take full responsibility for results, decisions, and direction. Her approach blends radical trust with practical skill, equipping managers to lead without micromanaging or rescuing.
As co-founder of Tuff Leadership Training, Karin has trained thousands of leaders in how to lead involvement-based organizations — not through inspiration, but through skillful conversation. Her work is deeply influenced by service management, Ricardo Semler, and real business results.
She is co-author of Moose Heads on the Table, a powerful collection of stories from Swedish organizations that have embraced self-management at scale. Karin is also a sought-after speaker across Europe, known for her clarity, candor, and no-nonsense wisdom.
