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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 41 MIN

Leading When Failure is Not an Option with CEO of Dynavox Group, Fredrik Ruben - Episode 36

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What’s at stake if you fail in business?For some, it's a reputational risk. For others, it's a financial risk. But if Fredrik Ruben’s company fails, millions of disadvantaged families will no longer be able to communicate with their loved ones.Failure is not an option for Fredrik and Dynavox - commerciality is key, and such an ultimatum might make some leaders try to be heroes. Fredrik is quite the opposite.Join us as we discover why being the ‘tour guide’ removes a single point of failure, why a CEO’s self-care isn’t selfish, and how Fredrik has solved how to be in two places at once…You will learn:How mission-driven leadership works when stakes are highWhy “tour guide” leadership beats the hero CEO modelHow to build a team that doesn’t depend on you for every decisionHow to balance commercial discipline with deep purpose in a publicly listed companyWhy self-care, health, and life outside work are non-negotiable foundations for sustainable leadership🔑 Key ThemesMission-Driven Leadership at ScaleThe Tour Guide CEO vs Hero LeadershipBalancing Purpose and Commercial RealityBuilding a Decision-Making CultureSelf-Care, Identity, and Sustainable Leadership🔗 Connect with usFredrik Rubenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrikruben/Dynavox Grouphttps://www.linkedin.com/company/dynavox-group/https://dynavoxgroup.com/Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/

What’s at stake if you fail in business? For some, it's a reputational risk. For others, it's a financial risk. But if Fredrik Ruben’s company fails, millions of disadvantaged families will no longer be able to communicate with their loved ones. Failure is not an option for Fredrik and Dynavox - commerciality is key, and such an ultimatum might make some leaders try to be heroes. Fredrik is quite the opposite. Join us as we discover why being the ‘tour guide’ removes a single point of failure...

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