Nordic Business Forum
Episodes
Is This the End of the Neutral CEO?
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where silence is no longer safe, today’s CEOs face a new reality: take a stand or risk losing relevance. But what does it really mean to ...
How to Use AI Without Letting It Rot Your Brain
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI can boost your thinking but it can also replace it completely. In this episode, we explore how to use AI in a way that strengthens your brain inste...
Psychological Safety - Amy Edmondson
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, you will learn: How does psychological safety lead to high performance? How does your leadership style affect your team? Why are...
Strategic Work in a Turbulent Geopolitical Landscape - Kjell Nordström
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused, above all dreadful loss, grief, anxiety, and fear. It has also drastically changed the geopolitical landsca...
3 Ways To Succeed In The Future of Work - Terence Mauri
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the last two years, everything changed. People changed. Technology changed. The office changed. Priorities changed. And the way we work changed. Th...
Nilofer Merchant - The Importance of Connections on Your Way to Success
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nilofer Merchant is often referred to as the Jane Bond of Innovation. In this keynote, she talks about change, success, and the importance of connecti...
Ed Catmull - Culture of Creativity
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During this keynote, Ed explores his learnings at Disney–Pixar on how to remove the barriers that inhibit creativity in the workplace.
Morten Hansen - Do Less, Work Better, Achieve More
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Morten Hansen, an author and management theorist, talks about the importance of working smart in the 21st century. He also shares a few pieces of advi...
Simon Sinek - Great Leadership According to an Optimist
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During this interview, the world-renowned author and speaker Simon Sinek talks about issues such as the infinite game and great leadership. The discus...
Sahar Hashemi - 6 Steps to Be Entrepreneurial in a Large Company
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the co-founder of Coffee Republic, Sahar Hashemi, shares her journey to entrepreneurship. Her keynote also provides 6 pieces of advic...
Donald Miller - How the Power of Story Can Grow Your Business
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"A clear story will win every time." During this keynote, Donald Miller, the CEO of StoryBrand, talks about the power of storytelling. He also shares ...
Seth Godin - Leadership vs. Management
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this keynote, Seth Godin, a world-renowned marketing and leadership author, talks about the difference between leadership and management, the confu...
Anssi Rantanen - Why Experimentation is the Future of Growth
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time, Anssi Rantanen, the winner of our 2019 speaker contest explains why experimentation is the key to growth. With the help of a very practical...
Costas Markides - Innovation As a Springboard to Success
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Costas Markides, a professor at London Business School speaks about what innovation is and why it is important. He also explains why ...
James Hewitt - The Key to Sustainable High Performance
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James Hewitt, a performance scientist, and author, shares research insights on what the keys are to sustainable high performance.
Simon Sinek - The Infinite Game
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In his keynote, "The Infinite Game", Simon Sinek talks about the idea that business is not about beating the competition - it’s about outlasting you...
Aswath Damodaran - Valuation, Investing, and Teaching
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During this discussion, Aswath Damodaran, a Professor of Finance at the Stern School of Business talks about valuation, investing, and teaching.
Des Traynor - Pitfalls, Successes, and Surprises of Establishing and Growing a Company
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Des Traynor, the co-founder of Intercom talks about the pitfalls, successes, and surprises of establishing and growing a company.
Avinash Kaushik - How and When to Use Owned, Earned, and Paid Media in Your Marketing
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During this discussion, digital marketer and author, Avinash Kaushik, shares some great marketing insights. He, for example, explains how and when to ...
Don Tapscott - The Blockchain, Privacy, and Transparency
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Don Tapscott is one of the world's leading authorities on the impact of technology on business and society. In this episode, Don shares his insights o...
Sahar Hashemi - Starting a Company: The Importance of a Startup Mindset, and Exit Strategies
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Sahar Hashemi, the co-founder of the coffee chain Coffee Republic and confectionery brand Skinny Candy talking about starting a ...
Sheila Heen - The Art of Having Difficult Conversations
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In business and in life we all need to sometimes have uncomfortable and challenging discussions. But how should we approach them? During this session,...
Rachel Botsman - The Challenges and Benefits of Trust in the Modern World
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Rachel Botsman, a leading expert and author on trust, who explains the challenges, benefits, and interesting aspects of trust in...
Juliet Funt - How to Include Important Strategic Pauses
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to avoid busy work and how to include important strategic pauses at work? These are some of the questions, Juliet Funt, the CEO of WhiteSpac...
Gary Hamel - What Companies Should Do to Embrace Entrepreneurial Mindset and Creativity
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"You have to have people who have been in power, but are willing to give it away." During this discussion, Gary Hamel, one of the world's most influen...
Seth Godin - Linchpins, Innovation, and Making a Difference
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During this discussion, Seth Godin, a marketing and leadership mastermind, talks about linchpins, innovation, and making a difference. The interview i...
Costas Markides - How to Successfully Innovate
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Costas Markides, The professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, talks about innovation; the different type...
Episode 6 - Steven Kotler & Maddy Savage at Nordic Business Forum Helsinki 2018
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steven Kotler, author, journalist, and human performance expert, explains how models of performance are shifting. He also shares a co...
Carla Harris - Going Public, Good Founder vs. Good CEO
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During this interview, Carla Harris, the Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, talks about what are the issues companies should take into account when ...
Alex Osterwalder - How to Give Innovation Power in Your Organization
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to give innovation power in your organization? And what kind of a person makes a good Chief Entrepreneur? In this episode, you'll hear Alex Osterw...
Susan Cain - The False Perceptions of Introverts
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this discussion, Susan Cain, author, speaker, and chief revolutionary at Quiet Revolution, talks about the false perceptions of introverts and the ...
Donald Miller - The Power of Storytelling
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Miller, author, speaker, and CEO of StoryBrand, explains the power of storytelling, shares a few tricks to clear communications, and talks abou...
Marcus Buckingham - The People You Lead Are Unique
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"We can build an entire organization on human uniqueness." In this first episode, Marcus Buckingham talks about the need for leaders to understand tha...