SEASON 1: SCANDINAVIAN LEADERSHIP AND IDEAS 
EPISODE 1 – Morten Albæk

We have named our first season Scandinavian leadership and ideas. In America there is a buzz about Scandinavian leadership. But what is Scandinavian leadership? At BI Norwegian Business School, they state that the Scandinavian leadership model to be the following on their webpage:
"At first you might find Scandinavians both arrogant and cold. It can be difficult to see how the same people can be among the happiest and most productive employees in the world. But don't judge a book by its cover. Norwegian leadership is characterized by a flat organizational structure, employees who enjoy a high degree of influence, and a healthy balance between work life and private life" 

This may in part be true but in certain aspects we could not disagree more. In our first episode we will share the idea that there is not a healthy balance between work and private life. First and foremost, it’s about a balance in life, where work life is not separated from one’s private life, but instead an intimate part of life. Which in turn, demand more of our leaders. 

Our first guest in the podcast will in details explain how life cannot be separated in work life and private life. He will also challenge the statement that Scandinavians are amongst the happiest people in the world. If this was true, why have the number of people suffering for anxiety, stress and depression never been higher?

This great paradox will be highlighted in depth during out first interview with Morten Albæk. 


We are utterly proud and honored to welcome you to our first season of ten episodes where we will present our perspective on modern Scandinavian leadership through our inspirational mind’s interviews.

Welcome!

Music by Ørjan Egeland

BIO: Morten Albæk

Morten Albæk is a Danish philosopher, business executive, author and public speaker. He is the founder and Executive Chairman of a Danish advisory firm, Voluntās. He holds a Master`s Degree in History and philosophy from Aarhus University. In 2008, he was named an Honorary Professor in Philosophy and Education in Aalborg University. He is further the co-founder of the first institute for Applied Philosophy in the Nordic region.
Albæk started his career in Danske Bank, Denmark’s largest financial institution, undertaking various marketing and business development functions before being appointed as SVP of the department for Idea Generation & Innovation. At Danske Bank, he pioneered the Financial Literacy Program, later to be included as a case in the UN Global Compact’s yearbook of 2011.

Subsequently, Group SVP for Global Marketing, Communication & Corporate Relations and member of the Executive Committee at Vestas Wind Systems, the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturer. At Vestas, he envisioned and developed WindMade, the world’s first global consumer label identifying products produced with wind energy – the first consumer label to be endorsed by the United Nations. Additionally, Morten Albæk launched Wind for Prosperity, a business model bringing affordable and reliable electricity to impoverished and remote rural, but wind rich populations.

In 2015, Albæk founded advisory firm Voluntās (Latin for “will, purpose, goal, meaning”) specializing in purposeful investment strategies and meaningful strategy and policy development.

Morten Albæk is a frequent participant and writer in Danish public life on a variety of topics and is the author of four books, including the recent Danish best-seller, ‘Ét liv. Én tid. Ét menneske.’ (‘One Life. The art of living a meaningful life’). Additionally, he is the only Scandinavian to be selected 5 times for The Internationalist’s list of the “100 Most Influential CMOs in the World” (in 2011-2015).

Scandinavian Leadership and ideas

EPISODE 1 – Morten Albæk

Scandinavian Leadership & Ideas w/ Morten Albæk

Sigurd Granmark har siden han sluttet som øverste leder for Adidas-gruppen, kartlagt over 800 organisasjoner i privat og offentlig sektor. Få, om noen her til lands har en bedre oversikt over hva som engasjerer medarbeidere og ledere for å sammen skape en god bedriftskultur. Sigurd har en svært allsidig hverdag, han eier et eget skilag, driver podcast, samtidig som han bruker mye tid med familien sin.  Han er kjent som en av Norges beste formidlere og holder ca. 100 foredrag i året. I tillegg til å arbeide som foredragsholder, kurser han næringslivs Norge gjennom sin egen kurs og skole plattform i All in Academy. Han har også gitt ut boken Kultur som handler om hvordan vi kan skape arbeidsplasser hvor folk har det bedre når de går enn når de kom. I denne episoden skal vi bli litt bedre kjent med Sigurd, hvem han er, og utdype litt mer om hans tanker om lederskap, livet og alt imellom.

Sigurd Granmark - lederskap, livet og alt imellom

Welcome to episode number three. After just a few episodes of our first season of the show, we have reached listeners from over 45 different nations across the world. Through only organic spread we are truly happy to have the reach across the planet from USA to Japan, from Australia to the Faroe Island, and from Tanzania to Azerbaijan. Its been amazing to see, and also great to read the feedback from different places in the world. You can also check out our instagram page for more inspirational stuff.
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In this episode I talk to Dr. Nashater Deu Solheim, She is a Doctorate in Clinical & Forensic Psychology from the University of Surrey, UK and Expert Negotiator at Harvard Law School. We talk about the differences in scandinavian leadership vs the UK. We also discuss the content of her amzon bestseller «The leadership pincode».

After our talk I have a quote I`ve heard before in mind; «if you think you`re leading, and nobodys following, you are only talking a walk».
 
Check out our epiosde number three with Dr. Nashater Deu Solheim.

GUEST BIO:
Nashater Deu Solheim is a Psychologist & CEO of Progressing Minds. She is an HBR Contributor and author of the Amazon best seller  “The Leadership PIN Code”,  which debuted on the 2020 Forbes list of 8 books “..that will change the way you handle relationships”. She is an advisor to executives on strategic leadership influence and helps businesses with M&A integration, from cultural due diligence to organisational implementation. She has 25 years of practical business experience across diverse sectors for governments, NGOs, corporate, healthcare and more recently in oil and gas. She has moderated at several national and international conferences. Nashater has held executive leadership positions within international corporations in strategy, competence & learning roles and leadership development. She holds a doctorate in Psychology from the University of Surrey and trained as an Expert Negotiator at Harvard Law School.

Dr. Nashater Deu Solheim

This podcast is about sharing ideas from what we call inspirational minds. The first season includes ten episodes in which you will be introduced to individuals who have created a footprint in the world both regarding business and humanity.

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