About
Jani is a tech executive with a successful track record in growing and transforming regional and global businesses. For the last 15 years Jani has worked at Google leading key business functions in Europe and in the US. Jani is currently leading the Global Search Partnerships business where he spearheads the efforts to enable partners to grow their businesses through Google’s ad monetization solutions. In Google Jani is a 7 x Winner of Gold and Platinum Awards and he has also won the Global Recognition Award™ (GRA) and been inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who in America and Marquis Top Executives in America as an Honored Listee for his leadership and achievements. Outside of work, Jani is a successful athlete. He is a Taekwondo Champion and two-time Ironman All World Gold Athlete, ranking in the top 2% of his age group globally.
Jani Hirvonen
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It’s often the small, everyday habits that cause the biggest frustrations at work. While technical skills and polished communication matter, it’s self-awareness that often sets people apart as strong teammates and effective leaders. Still, plenty of professionals fall into patterns—like talking over others, missing details, or failing to follow through—that make collaboration harder than it needs to be. These habits might seem harmless in the moment, but over time, they can lead to confusion, slow progress, and strained working relationships. To that end, 20 Fast Company Executive Board members share the business protocol pet peeves they wish more people would recognize (and overcome) to create a more respectful, productive workplace.
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While inspiration and influence are both powerful tools, they don’t always mean the same thing or lead to the same results. At their core, both inspiration and influence aim to move people—but how they do so, and what follows, can vary dramatically. For leaders, choosing between (or balancing) the two can shape not only how others respond, but also how trust, motivation and lasting impact are built. Some see inspiration as the deeper force, igniting internal purpose, while others view influence as the practical key to decision-making and action. Below, 20 members of Fast Company Executive Board share how they view the distinction between inspiration and influence, and which they believe carries more weight in effective leadership.
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Businesses facing persistent workforce gaps must adopt smarter, more adaptive strategies to stay competitive. Hiring freezes. Burned-out teams. Critical roles left unfilled for months. Labor shortages are forcing business owners to rethink how work gets done—and fast. Some are turning to automation while others are reshaping roles or tapping into overlooked talent sources. What they share is a willingness to act decisively and restructure for impact. To help you find your edge, 16 Fast Company Executive Board members reveal the strategies that are helping them close workforce gaps and keep momentum strong.
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Google is an American multinational technology corporation known for its search engine, online advertising, and various other products and services. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc and has offices around the world serving a global user base.