Welcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Director of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Steffen Syversen, CEO of Agder Energy shares his experience of leading a 100% renewable energy company in the Nordics and his building blocks on how to grow the business, the people, and the culture.  Steffen begins by explaining what is Agder Energy and why its future is so positive.  He has positioned Agder Energy at the center of the hub of renewable innovation throughout Europe and has already partnered with many great companies Ikea to help them to build their own eco-system of renewable energy possibilities for the future.  When listening to Steffen, listen to how he explains how he has accomplished these incredible tasks.  Ask yourself, what can I do and what can I leverage from Steffen and his leadership style. In the latter half of our discussion, Steffen gets more personal about how he continues to build the culture of Agder Energy.  He is open and honest about the improvements that are continued to be addressed regarding the different internal units in Agder Energy but he provides a map of how he is growing the culture and creating a new culture.  Lastly, Steffen discusses the openness he has instilled in the culture when it comes to having young people working with older people.  He sees this as the perfect mix and the advantage that Agder Energy has in regards to bettering its future. You will not be disappointed in listening to Steffen and his current and future business of building a future on renewable energy and great people. Subscribe: - iTunes / Apple Podcast: https://Anglero.com/iTunes - Spotify: https://Anglero.com/Spotify - Google Podcasts: https://Anglero.com/GooglePodcast - Stitcher: https://Anglero.com/Stitcher - TuneIn: https://Anglero.com/TuneIn - Pandora: https://Anglero.com/Pandora - iHeart Radio: https://Anglero.com/iHeart - Listen Notes: https://Anglero.com/ListenNotes Follow Thomas Anglero: - https://www.Anglero.com/ #soul #covid #uplifting #unemployed #stress #self-improvement #relationships #optimistic #motivational #motivation #mental #loneliness #inspirational #leadership #angst #anxiety #confidence #depression #doubt #ego #fear #frustration #innovation #inspiration