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Leader’s Digest | August 2024
by: Nordic Business Forum
Welcome to the August 2024 edition of the Leader’s Digest, your monthly compass for navigating the world of business leadership. In this issue, we’ll dive into the topic of courageous leadership.
Contents
- A Throwback to Behind the Keynotes at NBF 2023
- Exclusive Interviews with NBF 2024 Speakers
- Who Would You Like to Learn from at NBF 2025?
- NBF Spotlight
- Inspirational Quote by Brené Brown
New Leadership Insights
A Throwback to Behind the Keynotes at NBF 2023
Last year, Nordic Business Forum event focused on the topic of change. As almost a year has passed since, we wanted to take you back to those learnings. In the Behind the Keynotes video series, our last year’s speakers offer their additional advice for leaders going forward. Here are a few insights from them on leading change:
Mo Gawdat: Work Together 🌍
→ Recognize and address global challenges such as climate, economic, geopolitical, and technological issues with collective reflection and action.
“If the world works together, we can secure a future of abundance, where none of us would actually have to worry about those challenges.”
Amy Webb: Challenge the Status Quo 💡
→ Foster a mindset of innovation and futurism by regularly questioning the status quo and envisioning possibilities for positive change.
“You can lead the change towards a better future by asking the question: What if?”
Rebecca Henderson: Act Now, Not Later 💥
→ Choose one thing that will move you and your organization closer to acting from purpose—and do it.
“Stop thinking this is something you’ll do later. Do it today.”
Watch the video or even the entire Behind the Keynotes series on our Youtube channel.
Exclusive Interviews with NBF 2024 Speakers
In just a few weeks, we’ll welcome 12 inspirational speakers at NBF 2024. To give you a glimpse into what awaits, we’ve had the honor of interviewing eight of these visionary leaders. Here’s already a couple of quick ideas:
Leading with Authenticity and Courage with Bozoma Saint John
‘“A badass brand really just starts with being truthful and honest. Showing up as your real self. And the self can be seen as a business.”
In the interview, Bozoma shared her brilliant insights on what it takes to build a badass brand, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, specific values, honest communication, and transparency.
Embracing Respect and Candor with Kim Scott
“The definition of respect I’m using is a regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions of others. This kind of respect is something we owe to everyone; it is not something that needs to be ‘earned’.”
In this interview, Kim shared her profound knowledge of respect, candor, and courageous leadership, which are vital for healthy and successful workplaces.
Tune into our blog to also read interviews with other speakers such as Brené Brown, Liz Wiseman, Steven Van Belleghem, Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae, and Kim Scott.
Who Would You Like to Learn from at NBF 2025?
NBF 2024 is just around the corner, but we are already gearing up for NBF 2025. To make it spectacular, we would love to hear who you want to see on the stage next year.
We’ve listed a few names like Simon Sinek, Michelle Obama, Shaquille O’Neal, and James Cameron. Give your vote and leave your own suggestion!
NBF Spotlight
Join us behind the scenes as we introduce our speakers, share event updates, and more!
Empowering Young Professionals: Introducing NBF Future
Thanks to great ideation and co-creation with some of our customers, we are excited to introduce you to our newest pilot program: NBF Future. Basically, this means that we will offer 50 reduced-price tickets for the aspiring leaders aged 25 and under.
NBF Future allows every NBF 2024 ticket holder to purchase an NBF Future ticket for a young professional (born in 1999 or later) for a special price of 490€ + VAT (normal retail price of NBF ticket is 1 490€ + VAT).
If you’re looking to provide a young talent with this incredible opportunity, visit our website for more details!
Follow Insightful Interviews at HS Visio Live Studio
We are thrilled to welcome HS Visio as our partner for Nordic Business Forum 2024!
Once again, we’ll be hosting interviews with our speakers and event guests at the HS Visio Live Studio. The discussions will cover a range of topics, from leadership and strategy to talent development and workplace happiness. The schedule for these interviews is already available, and you can catch them all on our YouTube and LinkedIn channels. The entire live studio program will also be available to all HS subscribers at hs.fi.
We hope you’ll tune in!
Stop and Think
“Brave leaders are never silent about hard things. What differentiates leaders from others is their ability and willingness to unearth the unsaid.”
– Brené Brown
