From childhood memories of life in Germany east of the Berlin Wall to fatherhood, military service, and adapting to life in a new culture, my dear friend, Jens, shares stories that show why flexibility matters in leadership, family, and everyday life. Together, we reflect on the difference between resilience and flexibility, how culture shapes adaptability, and why lasting leaders learn to bend without breaking.

Whether in parenting, skiing marathons in Svalbard, or navigating international moves, the lesson is clear: true strength requires deliberate flex points.