{"id":1867,"date":"2026-10-20T14:33:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T12:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chiefofstaff.se\/?page_id=1867"},"modified":"2026-10-22T11:23:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T09:23:21","slug":"lhs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chiefofstaff.se\/en\/start\/kunskapsomraden\/lhs\/","title":{"rendered":"The harsh school of life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Some of the most important lessons of leadership cannot be captured in a curriculum, a degree, or a management book. They are formed in reality \u2013 through setbacks, difficult decisions, failures, and experiences that force us to think again. The harsh school of life, LHS, or \u201dthe school of hard knocks\u201d in English, describes this practical and often demanding learning. It is not about romanticizing trials or devaluing formal education, but about understanding how experience develops judgment, perseverance, self-awareness, and the ability to act when the answers are not given. This article explores what LHS entails, the strengths experiential knowledge can provide, and the risks that come with elevating personal lessons into universal truths. For a Chief of Staff, the perspective is particularly relevant. The role seems closely intertwined with power, change, and complex decisions, where intuition is often as important as methodology. When properly understood, LHS can complement theory with practical wisdom \u2013 but never replace curiosity, reflection, and the willingness to continue learning from others, even when the experience feels convincing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Summary of knowledge, judgment, and reality-based approach in leadership and organizational development<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">The tough school of life as a complement to academic studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Brief<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">In modern working life, there is often an implicit perception that formal academic qualifications are the primary measure of competence. Universities and colleges undoubtedly play a crucial role in knowledge development, research, and professional training. At the same time, there is another form of knowledge acquisition that is rarely discussed with the same respect, despite the fact that in practice it often has great importance for the success of individuals and organizations. This knowledge is commonly referred to in popular culture as the \u201dhard school of life.\u201d The term does not refer to ignorance or a lack of education. On the contrary, it is about a different path to competence: developing skills through experiences, mistakes, curiosity, practical work, problem solving, and human encounters that cannot always be taught in a classroom. People who have undergone the \u201dhard school of life\u201d are often characterized by traits such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ext-animate--on\">\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Curiosity and the desire to understand the context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Ability to actively seek knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Inventiveness and creative problem solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Entrepreneurial thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Action and drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Adaptability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Confidence in the future and perseverance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Ability to learn from mistakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Practical judgment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Ability to navigate in uncertain situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">These individuals have often learned that reality rarely follows the straight lines of theory. Customer behavior changes, markets swing, technological solutions do not always work as planned, and people do not act according to models or organizational schematics. By constantly encountering these challenges, a practical judgment develops that complements academic knowledge. For people in leadership positions, this aspect becomes particularly important. A recurring problem in many organizations is that decision-makers gradually lose contact with practical operations. The higher up in the hierarchy a person is, the greater the risk that information is filtered through reports, presentations, and various organizational layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">The result may be that management makes decisions based on assumptions rather than observations. In some organizations, organizational \u201dtruths\u201d arise that are repeated so often that they are considered facts, even though few people have actually verified them. A classic example is when problems are consistently attributed to \u201dKalle at the warehouse doing something wrong,\u201d while the real cause lies in flawed processes, incorrect incentives, poor system design, or insufficient leadership. For a Chief of Staff, the real-world anchoring is particularly important. The role often serves as the link between management, operations, and the external environment. Therefore, not only organizational understanding is required but also insight into how culture, geopolitics, trade systems, legislation, technology, and societal developments affect operations. This article argues that the \u201dhard school of life\u201d should not be seen as an alternative to academic education but as an important complement. The strongest leaders often combine both worlds: theoretical understanding and practical experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity ext-animate--on\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Experiential learning through history<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">Long before universities existed, human knowledge was built on apprenticeship systems. Craftsmen, merchants, sailors, and entrepreneurs learned their trades through practice and observation. A shipbuilder in the 17th century might not have been able to explain advanced mathematical theories about strength, but had built up deep understanding through hundreds of practical experiences. Similarly, merchants developed extensive knowledge about culture, logistics, and negotiation by traveling between countries and markets. As universities emerged, new opportunities to structure and disseminate knowledge were created. Scientific methods brought enormous advances to society. But practical experience never ceased to be important. On the contrary, many successful business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community builders combined theory and practice. Their strength often was the ability to constantly translate knowledge into action and then draw lessons from the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity ext-animate--on\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Application: How the harsh school of life creates value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Problem solving in reality<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">Those who have worked in practice for a long time often learn to identify patterns that are not evident in reports or key figures. A warehouse worker, for example, can detect inefficient flows long before they become visible in financial reports. A salesperson can notice changes in customer behavior several months before the market analyses catch them. This type of tacit knowledge is often very valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Entrepreneurship<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">Many entrepreneurs build their skills through trial and error. They develop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ext-animate--on\">\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Risk assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Resource optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Negotiation techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Customer understanding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Decision-making under uncertainty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">These skills are rarely developed through theoretical studies alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Leadership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">The best leaders often have a deep understanding of their business. They have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ext-animate--on\">\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Visited the factories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Departed with the service staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Sitting with customer service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Followed the logistics chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Met customers and suppliers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">In this way, they build a realistic picture of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity ext-animate--on\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Taking into account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Reality does not exist in PowerPoint<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">A common mistake among leaders is to consider reports as reality. However, reports are always interpretations of reality. Information passes through several layers between the operational activities and the management room:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ext-animate--on\">\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Managers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Middle management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Controllers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Analysts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Management teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">At every step, simplifications, filtrations and sometimes even unconscious distortions occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">The Gemba principle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">In Japanese industry, the concept of \u201dGemba\u201d was developed, which roughly means \u201dthe real place\u201d. The basic idea is simple: If you want to understand a problem, you have to go to where the problem arises. This approach made companies like Toyota world leaders in quality and business development. This principle is equally relevant for today\u2019s management teams. If an organization has problems with inventory management, the management should visit the warehouse. If an organization has customer problems, the management should listen to customer calls. If an organization has production problems, the management should be in the production area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Organizational myths<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">When leaders lack contact with reality, organizational myths grow. Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ext-animate--on\">\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">\u201dThe problem is always the stock.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">\u201dThe suppliers are bad.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">\u201dCustomers don\u2019t understand the product.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">\u201dIT is too slow.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">When these stories are repeated long enough, they risk replacing fact-based analysis. In that case, the symptoms are attacked while the causes are left untouched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity ext-animate--on\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Chief of Staff and the need for broad global understanding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">A Chief of Staff often plays the role of a strategic advisor, coordinator, and catalyst for change. Therefore, knowledge of much more than internal operations is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Culture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">Different countries and regions have different views on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ext-animate--on\">\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Authority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Negotiation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Conflict management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">A method of working that works excellently in Sweden can create problems in, for example, Japan, India or Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">State of affairs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">Political stability directly affects companies. Legislation, taxes, tariffs, labor law, and the investment climate are shaped primarily by political decisions. Therefore, a Chief of Staff needs to understand how different political systems affect the organization\u2019s conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">International trade<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">Global value chains mean that events far away can have major consequences. A trade war, a new customs rule, or a geopolitical conflict can quickly affect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ext-animate--on\">\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Delivery times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Currency flows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Customer relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">This understanding can rarely be developed solely through internal training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity ext-animate--on\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Ecosystem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">The tough school of life collaborates with several other fields of knowledge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ext-animate--on\">\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\"><strong>Psychology<\/strong> <strong>\u2013<\/strong>Understanding human behavior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\"><strong>Sociology \u2013<\/strong> Insight into the dynamics of groups and organizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\"><strong>Economy <\/strong>\u2013 Understanding of resources, incentives, and markets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\"><strong>History<\/strong> \u2013 The ability to recognize patterns over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\"><strong>Technology \u2013<\/strong> Insight into how innovations affect businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\"><strong>Geopolitics <\/strong>\u2013 Understanding of the global forces that affect organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity ext-animate--on\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Practical examples<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example 1: The management team and the warehouse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">A management team believed that late deliveries were due to low productivity in the warehouse. After a visit to the operations, it was discovered that the problem in fact was that the sales department was registering orders with incorrect delivery terms. The focus shifted from the blame to the root cause, and the delivery precision improved significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example 2: International expansion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">A company planned to establish itself in a new country. The market analysis looked positive, but local business contacts informed of cultural norms regarding decision-making that made the sales processes take significantly longer than expected. The practical understanding proved to be just as important as the analytical one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity ext-animate--on\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">The hard school of life is all about developing knowledge through experience, curiosity, action, and reflection. It does not necessarily create experts in theory, but it often develops judgment, realism, and adaptability. Especially for leaders and Chief of Staff functions, this experience-based knowledge is valuable. Business understanding does not arise from merely studying reports. It requires presence, observations, and dialogue with the people who perform the work. The strongest organizations are built when academic knowledge and practical experience converge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ext-animate--on\">\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Strong real-world relevance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">High problem-solving ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Good adaptability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Improved decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Better understanding of people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Greater innovation capability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Increased credibility as a leader<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disadvantages, risks and limitations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ext-animate--on\">\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Experiences can become overly situation-bound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Personal experiences can be misinterpreted as general truths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Lack of theoretical models can limit analytical ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Informal knowledge can be difficult to document and transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">The risk of resistance to new ideas about experience is given too much weight in interpretation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Five readiness questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list ext-animate--on\">\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">How often do I find myself in a situation where the value creation of the business actually takes place?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Which of my perceptions are based on observations and which are based on hearsay?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">When did I last learn something important from a colleague who is far removed from the management level?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Do I understand how external factors such as culture, geopolitics and trade affect our operations?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ext-animate--on\">Do I combine theory and experience in a way that improves the quality of my decisions?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity ext-animate--on\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ext-animate--on\">Recommendation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who wants to develop their leadership skills should do two things in parallel: continue studying and at the same time actively seek experiences outside their comfort zone. Visit the business. Talk to the employees. Meet the customers. Travel along the value chain of the business. Investigate issues instead of accepting established truths. It is in the meeting between academic knowledge and the harsh school of life that real judgment grows. There, leaders are developed who not only understand the theory of reality, but also the reality itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chiefofstaff.se\/en\/start\/chief-of-staff-eng\/\">Go to the summary page-&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/School_of_Hard_Knocks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about School of Hard Knocks&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ext-animate--on wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity ext-animate--on is-style-wide\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vissa av ledarskapets viktigaste l\u00e4rdomar ryms inte i en kursplan, en examen eller en managementbok. De formas i verkligheten \u2013 genom motg\u00e5ngar, sv\u00e5ra beslut, misslyckanden och erfarenheter som tvingar oss att t\u00e4nka om. Livets h\u00e5rda skola, LHS, eller \u201dthe school of hard knocks\u201d p\u00e5 engelska, beskriver detta praktiska och ofta kr\u00e4vande l\u00e4rande. 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