What We Do
Based in Seattle, Washington, NSLI has launched a fully-funded Pilot Program in Sweden, providing rising leaders a unique opportunity to explore the Nordic model firsthand.
A Call for New Leaders
The U.S. features declining social and economic mobility, rising social tension and declining trust in government and public leaders.
Global challenges – economic transitions, resource constraints, geopolitical instability – intensify these strains and diminish our positive impacts.
Serious leaders must ask:
How do I lead in a divided world? When do I react or be proactive? Which stakeholders do I prioritize? Where can I learn leadership skills for an uncertain future?
The Nordics are an ideal context in which to train essential leaders for the 21st century - in sustainability, innovation, collaboration, transparency and equity. Smart leaders study successful models- like the Nordics.
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Evidence Based
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NSLI researches best practices in leadership education, entrepreneurship, and leadership for sustainability. We conduct academic research and write on the topics of leadership for sustainability and Nordic leadership. NSLI's evidence-based findings support our leadership program design.
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​Partnerships for Best Practices
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Working with partner institutions, mentor-leaders, and extraordinary young Americans, the Nordic Scholars program seeks to combine, cultural immersion, systems design and innovation experiential learning to engage and train a network of future U.S. leaders.
NSLI is a nonprofit startup dedicated to developing forward-thinking leaders through immersive experiences, expert mentorship, and Nordic best practices in sustainability, governance, and innovation.We believe in leadership that creates lasting impact, drawing from the collaborative and trust-based models that have made the Nordic region a global leader.