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Atle Vårvik is MOT’s founder and creator. He has been passionate about people and life since he was a young boy. Atle is a former Olympian speed skater. He is married to Sigrun and together they have two sons, Kristian and Johann. In this blog he is sharing his reflections and experiences.
Dear MOT leaders and employees in all MOT countries, We empathize with those who are suffering in the world. In all continents, no matter whether it is hunger, cold, illness, grief, painful experiences, personal problems, terror, or war. There is a lot of suffering in the world, but luckily our world is also filled with […]
My greatest MOT pride in February is the work done on the book “The Power of Resilience”. The inspiration for the work has been to write a book that can be understood by many, especially key persons in countries’ governments, municipalities, schools, and kindergartens. The content is backed up by scientific findings. How can we […]
Why are “fallen stars” dangerous for organisations? Ole Gunnar Solskjær is the biggest MOT ambassador that has ever been. He makes the world a better place through his personality. Thanks to Ole Gunnar Solskjær for the role model he is concerning building clear identities and integrity. “Somebody once said that in looking for people to […]
More than 20 years ago I met a street priest who recognised MOT’s work. “I call the work you are doing the pursuit of the faster donkey” I did not understand what he meant, but he proceeded to tell me the following story. “A man was assaulted by thieves and left wounded in the ditch. […]
Happy September to all MOT leaders and MOT enthusiasts in four different continents! I am proud of the value-based approach MOT applies to strengthen youth’s robustness and create safe class environments. I am proud of the societal issues you are working to stop, reduce and prevent – such as loneliness, bullying, substance abuse, mental illnesses, […]
Markus is a former Young MOTivator, and has also been a MOT coach for several years. Today he is 28 years old. Markus inspires me every time I meet him. Not only does he express good values, but his energy is also contagious. He is an expert at making others feel seen, and he is […]
Last week I was interviewed by the worker’s organisation “Lederne” about how internal cultures can elevate people, leadership and organisations. These are some of the thoughts I shared. I have always been interested in leadership, culture building and growing a brand. A strong internal culture is the most important factor to succeed with long-term brand […]
Inherited robustness Good social functioning Good family functioning Good school experience Good friends Safe and including local community Safe and positive society/media If these were characteristic of all youths, environments and society, there would not have been a need for MOT. Many youths do not have these characteristics. Therefore, MOT is important to create protective […]
At the moment, I am writing a book that proves MOT as an important protective factor for vulnerable individuals carrying many risk factors, as well as an important tool to prevent crime and psychosocial problems in youth. Here is some of it: MOT works proactively trough building individuals and cultures, through holistic and wide society […]