17. January 2023
Petri Kettunen, former national coach of Finland and the Czech Republic, shares his insights on the challenges of being a leader in a high-profile international context.
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4. January 2023
Nordic Minds partner and former Finnish floorball champion Petri S. Toivanen discusses Nordic leadership with Petri Kettunen, former national coach of Finland and the Czech Republic.
13. December 2022
When we met in Stockholm for our team event, it included not only a workshop on Nordic values, but also a traditional crayfish party. Two things that are linked to our Nordic company culture.
22. November 2022
Yes, leadership is a talent. But it is also so much more than that. Here are a few pointers on how to develop good leadership – and what it is really about.
18. October 2022
Finding the right person for the job – and the right job for a person – is a bit like match-making. Work has to do with purpose, it's personal. This is why you can only thrive in an organization that’s right for you.
12. September 2022
With the start of the 6 Nations Cup on October 1, 2022, Nordic Minds will become the new general sponsor of the men's national floorball team.
21. June 2022
Moving to and working in a different country is a fantastic opportunity – professionally as well as personally. But such a big step needs preparation. Here are a few important aspects that are worth keeping in mind.
24. May 2022
Starting over and embarking on a completely new career path can seem risky, scary, and sometimes even foolish. But if approached wisely, a radical career change can be a way to professional success as well as personal happiness.
19. April 2022
In a world with the increasing availability of endless forms of data, it’s essential to understand, analyze, and use it skillfully. Why data is useful in executive search, where its limitations are, and how it can be implemented.
21. March 2022
You don’t have to be in a start-up to think agile and creatively or to overcome professional challenges. There are aspects of entrepreneurial thinking that will advance your career in any situation – and hopefully make you a better leader in the process.
22. February 2022
Yes, business ethics starts with the board. But introducing a value-based corporate culture at all levels has a whole range of benefits. Here's how to implement business ethics and create a positive company culture.
17. December 2021
For us at Nordic Minds, working together as a team is essential. In October, we organized a team event in St. Peter Ording. Jasmin Christensen-Matassa explains how we refined our values and committed to our purpose.