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Welcome to the Nordic Minds corporate blog, dedicated to modern leadership, executive search, board services, and cross-cultural collaboration.

We at Nordic Minds provide expert executive search and advisory services, connecting organizations with exceptional talent and assisting in CEO succession planning, ensuring a clear strategic course for success. Scandinavia and the DACH region are our main focal points, but our extensive global networks enable us to swiftly identify the right candidates for any prolific position.

Our seasoned consultants combine a wealth of experience in various industries and countries – and they share their expertise here on our blog.

Whether you want to dive deep into the concept of Nordic leadership and the Scandinavian management style or like to explore our latest insights on cross-cultural work and career development, team building and company culture, as well as executive search, headhunting, and knowledge management in recruiting – you came to the right place.

Join us as we unravel the intricacies of modern leadership, empowering you to evolve as a leader and make informed decisions that drive your organization's success in an ever-evolving business landscape.

21. March 2022

An entrepreneurial mindset can bring a whole line of light bulbs of great ideas

21. March 2022

How an Entrepreneurial Mindset Boosts Your Career

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

Business ethics should be the beating heart of every company

22. February 2022

Why Business Ethics Should Be at the Heart of Every Company

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

17. December 2021

Team Event: This Is What The Nordic Spirit Means

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.

23. November 2021

Hannele Maijala - a Finn talks about working in Germany

23. November 2021

What I Learned As a Finn Working In Germany

Finnish Nordic Minds consultant Hannele Maijala shares her experiences and insights on working cross-culturally as a Finn in Germany. Hannele gives advice on how to overcome cultural and communicative barriers – and explains what’s to gain.

21. October 2021

The real cost of a bad hire goes beyond money and small coins

21. October 2021

The Real Cost of a Bad Hire – More Than Money

Hiring someone unsuitable has implications that most organizations don’t even think about. The real cost of a bad hire goes far beyond financial aspects. But there are a few steps that can be taken to minimize the risk.

21. September 2021

Teamwork is important – no one can afford to be a solo fighter on the job

21. September 2021

Teamwork: Don’t Be A Solo Fighter On The Job

If you want to advance in your career and make a real difference, you have to work smoothly and productively with others. Here are good reasons to foster teamwork - and how to implement it.

22. June 2021

Let’s Talk About Building Sustainable Habits

In today's age, sustainability is a huge issue. Looking at it from my perspective – as a part of Gen Z – the demand for change has become increasingly noticeable. That is true for the business world as well.

28. May 2021

Fatal error in leadership: There's one mistake almost all leaders make

28. May 2021

Leadership: A Mistake Almost All Leaders Make

Even the best leaders are not immune to errors. But there is one mistake that impacts the entire company, even though it could easily be avoided: leadership is not about excellence – it is about other people.

30. April 2021

Looking for a new career – that's possible in times of crisis, such as a global pandemic

30. April 2021

New Career During a Pandemic? Keep 3 Things in Mind

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 radically disrupted our lives. And it hasn't left the professional sphere unaffected: more working from home – including a recalibration of work-life balance as well as management transformations – job losses in certain industries, rising demands in others.

12. March 2021

team of rowers photographed from the top

12. March 2021

How the Benefits of Nordic Leadership Work in Other Regions

Nordic company culture with flat hierarchies yields a high level of adaptability. We talked to three Nordic executives. They share their experiences on what employees in other corporate cultures need to get used to when it comes to Nordic leadership.

30. October 2020

On the left hand holding a credit card reaching out of a computer, on the right hand holding a shopping bag reaching out of another computer. Symbolizing e-commerce.

30. October 2020

Crisis: Driver of Digital Innovation or Just a Warning Signal for Retailers?

This spring, lockdowns all over Europe showed us how much businesses still relied on physical contact both within their organizations and towards their customers. Nordic Minds talked to two experts from the Nordics about digital innovation in times of crisis within retail. They shared their views on how physical stores and e-commerce together can create a healthy retail brand but also pointed out the major challenges.

16. July 2020

A Look At The Eastern European Labour Markets During COVID-19

The Coronavirus pandemic and the political measures that followed have also had an impact on the Eastern European labor markets. Over the course of April, we asked our clients and partners, mainly manufacturing companies, how they were dealing with the situation. Read about their status quo and measures in the region.

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