On the Nordic Business Forum stage, world-class experts share a variety of ideas and tools, but inspiration alone rarely changes anything. These need to be turned into action, which is easier said than done. Amongst all the good ideas we […]
Every year, Nordic Business Forum opens its doors to thousands of business leaders eager to learn and grow. But behind the scenes, another kind of leadership journey is taking place. As a part of a tailored leadership program, NBF recruits […]
What does it take to lead in a world defined by complexity, change, and uncertainty? According to Simon Sinek, one of the world’s most sought-after leadership thinkers, it begins with playing a different game altogether. As Simon is getting back […]
Sukhinder Singh Cassidy knows a thing or two about leading through change. From scaling Google’s business across Asia to transforming the accounting platform Xero, her career is a blueprint in taking bold moves in uncertain times. As one of the […]
For Milda Mitkute, co-founder of Vinted and our Nordic Business Forum 2025 speaker, success comes not from stubbornly sticking to your original plan but from embracing change, navigating the unknown with courage, and building meaningful solutions around people. In a […]
27Feb2025
by: Olivia Ojala
Leadership is tricky. Some leaders inspire and empower their teams to do their best work, while others—sometimes without realizing it—create stress, confusion, or disengagement. And here’s the catch: even well-intentioned leaders can make mistakes that hold their teams back. The […]
Leaders are constantly challenged to adapt, pivot, and lead their teams through ongoing change. Whether dealing with technological advancements, shifting markets, or societal shifts, the ability to lead change has become one of the most valuable skills for today’s leaders. […]
The Nordic Business Forum 2024 is approaching, and soon we’ll dive into the theme of courageous leadership with the help of 12 world-leading speakers. To get you warmed up, we asked our speakers to share their key ideas on what […]
Imagine a leadership style that interweaves courage with vulnerability, authenticity, and empathy. Such is the transformative vision proposed by Brené Brown, a renowned researcher and author whose work is reshaping the truths of leadership. Here, we share Brené’s three key […]
In our recent blogs “What is Bad Leadership?” and “The Impact of Bad Bosses,” we explored the detrimental effects of bad leadership and the impact of toxic bosses on employee well-being. As highlighted in those articles, some leaders are toxic […]
In a world where leadership can make or break a company’s spirit, the destructive power of certain personality traits in leaders should not be underestimated. The latest findings from Helsingin Sanomat spotlight four particularly toxic personality traits—narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and […]
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