Leadership shaped by judgment & trust
Grounded in integrity and everyday decisions.
Jitka Adámková
Chief People, Law & Integrity Officer
Executive Board, T-Mobile CZ & Slovak Telekom
On integrity. On courage. On trust.
Leadership reveals itself when no one is watching.
As a member of the Executive Board of T-Mobile CZ & Slovak Telekom,
Jitka Adámková works at the intersection of people and law —
where integrity, responsibility, and judgment shape everyday decisions.
In her work, leadership is grounded in integrity, consistency, and personal responsibility.
Her decisions are guided by personal values and the ability to stay mentally
and physically fit — so she can act with clarity when it matters most.
For Jitka, trust is built through consistency, not declarations.
On integrity. On consistency. On trust.
When leadership reflects who we are.
Leadership is not defined by moments on stage.
It is shaped by choices made when no one is watching.
Q1: Who are you as a leader when no one is watching?
I am the same person in front of the leadership curtain and behind it
with all my strengths and weaknesses.
I stay consistent and authentic — that is my brand, my strength,
and sometimes even my curse.
Q2: What guides your decisions when rules are not enough?
It is different when rules are not enough — sometimes even better.
That is when meaning matters most.
I am not afraid to go against the current if it helps me understand the purpose of what I do.
I know I can only make good decisions when I stay mentally and physically fit.
Jitka Adámková on judgment, meaning, and responsibility in everyday leadership — in conversation with Vladimír Janík, Leaders Talk 2026.
On complexity. On responsibility. On trust.
Leadership is shaped when expectations come from many directions.
Leadership rarely unfolds in clear lines.
It emerges at the intersection of people, interests, and expectations — often at the same time.
Q3: How do you respond when the system puts pressure on you?
The system is people with different interests. Pressure often serves
an individual or a small group — and they hide behind “the system.”
I work best when I understand why the pressure exists and who benefits from it.
Only then can I find the most responsible solution.
My motivation is to do the right thing — that is what builds trust.
Pressure reveals patterns.
Trust is shaped by how leaders act in moments that truly matter.
Q4: What behavior builds trust under constant pressure?
Trust is built by what we actually do — not by what appears on slides or in declarations.
For me, it comes down to courage, inspiration, and humility,
and the ability to see around three corners, as my team likes to say.
Trust is shaped through consistency — in everyday leadership. Jitka Adámková with Vladimír Janík during Leaders Talk 2026.
On legacy. On people. On what remains.
Leadership is measured by what continues without you.
Q5: What should remain after a leader?
I always call it a stamp — or a fingerprint.
For me, the best outcome is people and talents who grow
and eventually become better than I am.
That is the proof that what I do truly makes sense.
In many leadership transitions, one pattern quietly repeats itself:
what lasts is not the structure itself, but the people who learned how to think, decide, and grow.
That is often where continuity truly begins.
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In our work with CEOs and boards, we see this consistently:
leaders who focus on people — not just performance —
leave teams that continue to grow long after they move on.
Jitka Adámková
Chief People, Law & Integrity Officer
Executive Board, T-Mobile CZ & Slovak Telekom
Brings nearly three decades of experience across people leadership, legal governance, compliance and executive decision-making in complex, multinational organisations. Her career spans customer operations, HR, and board-level responsibility — always at the intersection of people, business, and integrity.
This conversation is part of the Menity Leaders Talk series (2026), curated to bring authentic perspectives from leaders who redefine leadership in their industries.
Interview by Vladimír Janík, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Menity.
Photography © Menity.
This conversation was conducted in February 2026 as part of the Menity Leaders Talk series
— capturing real leadership moments across CEE.