Keynote 04
Emotional leadership in everyday business
“From the most unpopular referee in 2011 to one of the most respected referees of our time.”
In this keynote, Deniz Aytekin offers deep insights into his personal development and shows how essential psychological safety is for effective team dynamics and for raising individual and collective performance. He explains how to create an environment in which every team member gives their best, shares ideas, takes risks and talks openly about mistakes without fear of negative consequences.
Through appreciative leadership and a combination of empathy, authenticity and clear communication, Deniz Aytekin has learned how to gain greater acceptance as a person and broad approval for his decisions.
Find out how the transformation into an empathetic leader brings recognition and appreciation as a manager and fosters a culture of safety that is essential for the growth and success of every team – supported by many examples in the form of videos and studies from business psychology.




