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TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS

For A Brighter Tomorrow

NSLI is a Seattle-based nonprofit startup dedicated to developing forward-thinking leaders through immersive learning experiences, expert mentorship, and Nordic best practices in leadership for sustainability 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 powerhouse of innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurial leadership – where bold ideas shape the future.

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Our Leadership Programs Foreground

Global Perspectives – Learn from world-renowned experts
Sustainability Focus – Leadership through responsible innovation
Transformational Experiences – Hands-on, immersive learning

The Nordic countries have spent the last century investing and experimenting to answer some of the toughest leadership and sustainability questions. The results of Nordic efforts are there for all to see - Sweden is 2nd in the world for innovation, Norway 1st in Human Development Index, Finland 1st in Literacy and World Happiness, Denmark 1st for sustainability by the Climate Change Performance Index, and Iceland 1st in Global Gender Gap index.

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Our 2025 Scholars Have Been Selected!

After reviewing a group of ambitious, high-potential candidates from the Pacific Northwest, the NSLI Team is delighted to announce we have selected 8 top candidates to Join us For our Pilot Program this September in Stockholm, Sweden!

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

The Jane Isakson Lea Foundation

Fully Funded Scholarship

NSLI is proud to join forces with the JIL, a Seattle-based foundation to offer our inaugural, fully-funded Pilot Program in Sweden to give rising leaders a unique opportunity to explore the Nordic model firsthand.

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Thankyou for your Interest!

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