Simon Sinek: Building High-Performing Teams
In a world still adjusting to the aftershocks of the pandemic, accelerating digital transformation, and ongoing economic instability, leadership has never been more complex—or more human. Leadership visionary Simon Sinek returned to Nordic Business Forum and challenged business leaders to stop chasing short-term wins and start building cultures that are designed to last. During a […]
Liz Wiseman – Are Your People Contributing to Their Fullest?
Anyone who has held leadership positions has likely noticed that some team members work hard and achieve ordinary results, while others, perhaps working no harder, have an extraordinary impact. Liz Wiseman, a leadership expert and author of Multipliers and Impact Players, conducted an investigation to uncover what separates position holders from difference makers. She shared […]
Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae – Why and How CEOs and Executive Teams Succeed
What makes CEOs and executive teams succeed? Few people are better suited to answer this question than Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae, who has served on over 25 boards across various industries and currently chairs the boards of Finnair, Orthex, Posti Group, and BoConcept. Beyond her vast experience, she has some personal qualities that make her a valuable […]
Morten Hansen – From Talent Development to Results: The Five Disciplines of Courageous Leaders
Morten Hansen, an award-winning management professor and the author of bestselling books like Great at Work and Great by Choice, is renowned for his research on leadership, teamwork, and performance. With a background in academia and corporate strategy, he combines deep research with practical insights. His keynote at Nordic Business Forum 2024 focused on a […]
Bozoma Saint John – Building Badass Brands
Known for her dynamic personality and deep expertise in brand strategy, Bozoma Saint John has held senior executive marketing positions at major companies like Apple, Netflix, and Uber. In those companies, she successfully redefined consumer engagement, pushing boundaries with a bold, authentic approach. In a moderated discussion at Nordic Business Forum 2024, she shared valuable […]
Kim Scott – Fostering Collaboration through Radical Candor
Kim Scott, best known for her top-selling book Radical Candor, is a seasoned leadership coach and a former executive at companies like Google and Apple. Her approach to management, particularly the concept of radical candor, has resonated with leaders worldwide, offering practical strategies for building teams where both honesty and empathy thrive. In her keynote […]
Adam Grant – The Science of Achievement and Surfacing Hidden Potential
Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, delivered an engaging keynote at the Nordic Business Forum 2024. Through personal anecdotes, research-backed insights, and practical advice on how to foster growth in ourselves and others, he talked about unlocking hidden potential, embracing vulnerability, and fostering […]
Will Guidara – Customer Experience as an Unfair Competitive Advantage
Will Guidara, the former co-owner of the internationally acclaimed restaurant Eleven Madison Park, gave an inspiring keynote on how he elevated the restaurant to global excellence—not only through outstanding food and service, but by adopting a bold approach he refers to as “unreasonable hospitality.” His journey offers valuable insights for any leader or business looking […]
Sheena Iyengar – Think Bigger: Mastering Innovation
Sheena Iyengar, Professor of Business at Columbia Business School, respected researcher, and author of the best-selling books The Art of Choosing and Think Bigger introduced herself with two remarks. First, she would talk about “how we can think bigger” and create meaningful choices to solve complex problems. Second, being blind and unable to see the […]
Scott Galloway – Unpacking the AI Burst and Current Market Conditions
“I’m an AI optimist,” declared Scott Galloway as he made his way into Nordic Business Forum’s main stage. Scott is a serial entrepreneur, the New York Times author of four best-selling books, and a Marketing Professor at NYU. In a fast-paced mood, he jumped into the first topic of his keynote, an overview of the […]
Rebecca Henderson – Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire
Rebecca Henderson, professor at Harvard University, renowned economist, and academic researcher, challenged the audience with a difficult-to-solve question: How can we save capitalism from itself? “I think capitalism is one of the great inventions of the human race, an unparalleled source of innovation, prosperity, and change. But I am nervous. We live in a world […]
Key Takeaways & Learnings from Speaker Contest 2023 Semifinal 3
This morning we had our third semifinal session of the Speaker Contest, hosted together with our official partner MySpeaker. This time we saw 5 wonderful speeches on innovation, leadership, and sustainability. Read on to find out the key takeaways from these speeches and finally, who moved on to the final round of the Speaker Contest! […]