When discussing the environment, we’re most often referring to Earth’s habitable zone or the biosphere – the prerequisite for life on this planet. A delicate zone that we as humanity – and business leaders – seem to take for granted. Earth’s biosphere is a diverse realm, from ocean depths to mountain peaks, where life thrives in a delicate balance. Key factors like temperature and water availability are crucial for life’s existence. Earth’s atmosphere acts as a protective shield, regulating temperature and providing essential gases for life processes. The Sun fuels photosynthesis, sustain ..read more

Historien visar oss att människan genom årtusenden uppvisat en unik förmåga att hantera och anpassa sig till förändring. Våra liv är idag trots allt ganska olika de liv som människor levde för 10 000 år sedan, eller för bara några hundra år sedan, eller till och med för bara 50 år sedan. De liv vi lever idag är sannolikt också ganska olika de liv som våra barn, barnbarn och barnbarnsbarn kommer att leva. Det som är nytt i våra liv är alltså inte förändring i sig, utan snarare den hastighet med vilken förändringen sker – snabbare än någonsin förut – även om vi ibland har svårt att se uttryck f ..read more

Ingenting är konstant. Allting utvecklas över tid. Det är nästan lika självklart som en naturkraft, men går ibland så långsamt så att vi själva inte ens är medvetna om den utveckling och förändring som pågår. Mycket handlar om tidsperspektivet. Innan vi ägnar oss åt framtiden, låt oss därför börja med en kort tillbakablick – hela vägen tillbaka till tidernas begynnelse. För ca 13,5 miljarder år sedan bildades (vad vi vet idag) vårt universum genom Big Bang. För ca 4,5 miljarder år sedan bildades så vår sol, vårt planetsystem och jorden ur en roterande skiva av gas och stoft i utkanten av galax ..read more

Climate and environmental scientists have warned us for decades, and we are slowly coming to understand that business as usual is no longer serving humanity and our planet, and that it will need to change. Why is this so important? Stockholm Resilience Center puts it clearly: “From global warming to the biosphere and deforestation, from pollutants and plastic to nitrogen cycles and freshwater: Six of nine planetary boundaries are being crossed, while simultaneously pressure in all boundary processes is increasing, new research published in the journal Science Advances shows.” In short, the cha ..read more

  Have you tried to take in the fact that six out of nine planetary boundaries have already been crossed and that multiple tipping points could be triggered if global temperature rises beyond 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels? Has this left you feeling energized or disempowered? Or maybe even paralyzed by its overwhelming complexity? Tipping points, however, don’t have to be negative. There is a growing interest in identifying and enabling ‘positive tipping points’ that can help counter feelings of disempowerment and paralysis and accelerate the change we need to co-create a better ..read more

In today’s rapidly evolving world, traditional models of leadership are being challenged. The need for leaders who can navigate complexity, inspire collaboration, and make a positive impact is more crucial than ever. This is where conscious leadership comes into play. Conscious leadership transcends the boundaries of conventional leadership, encouraging self-awareness, empathy, and a holistic understanding of our interconnected world. In this blog post, we’ll explore the essence of conscious leadership and its transformative potential in fostering authentic, purpose-driven leadership. Con ..read more

I will participate in the WEF Global Shapers Summit 2023 online starting today. The summit brings together a community of young shapers worldwide, driving dialogue, action, and change on the world’s most pressing issues. The WEF Global Shapers Community believes in a world where young people are at the heart of solution-building, policy-making, and lasting change. Their mission is to inspire, empower and connect young leaders to reach their full potential, shape decision-making processes, and drive positive change in their communities and the world. So far, my support for young change-makers ..read more

As business leaders, we often get stuck in the operational issues of the short-term. Once a year, when we go into the strategy review process, we may look five or even ten years into the future. Most of us however never apply perspectives beyond that. Something that I belive hinders us in building Better Business and a better future. Maybe that’s why I’m so facinated by the book What We Owe The Future, by William McAskill. He is a young Scottish philosopher and author, and an Associate Professor in Philosophy and Research Fellow at the Global Priorities Institute, University of Oxfor ..read more

“We are at an inflection point in history.” – JOEL GARREAU I doubt that you have missed the urgency of the Sustainability Revolution, or the paradigm shift that the world of business is in. To put this in a business lingo that we as business leaders may be more comfortable with: your business and industry may already be at an inflection point, as described by renowned business strategist Rita Gunther McGrath in her book Seeing Around Corners (2019). An inflection point can be defined as a moment in time where a certain change in your business environment will mean dramatic change to your busin ..read more

I recently asked ChatGPT to write a blog post about the future of leadership. The answer was surprisingly insightful. “The future of leadership is a topic that has garnered a lot of attention in recent years, as businesses, organizations, and society as a whole continue to evolve and adapt to new challenges and opportunities. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key trends and developments that are shaping the future of leadership, and consider how leaders can stay ahead of the curve and position themselves for success in the years ahead. One key trend that is likely to shape the fut ..read more