Leadership Journeys [201] - Mathias Wikström - "I started thinking I knew a lot, only to realize how much I still have to learn."

Choosing Leadership with Sumit Gupta

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.

I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.

In this episode, I sit down with Mathias Wikström, CEO of Duconomy, to uncover the mindset behind leading for global impact.

Mathias dives into the highs and lows of turning big ideas into reality, revealing how personal growth, simplicity, and solitude fuel his mission to create a sustainable future.

He shares how his leadership philosophy—grounded in humility and stewardship—overcomes ego and invites collaboration on a worldwide scale.

If you're looking to build a vision beyond business as usual and lead with authenticity, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

Join us for an insightful dialogue that redefines leadership as a shared journey of transformation.

You can find Mathias Wikström at the below links

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathiasw1/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/doconomy/

In the interview, Mathias shares

• "True leadership isn’t about being in the spotlight; it’s about enabling others to shine and leading from behind."
• "Mathias Wikström believes in sustainability not as a buzzword but as a responsibility—leading Duconomy to make a genuine global impact through finance."
• "Personal growth is humbling; it often starts with the realization of how much you have yet to learn."
• "Leadership transcends the office. Mathias sees his work, home, and the world at large as deeply connected, where each area enriches the other."
• "The greatest barrier to global collaboration is often ego. Mathias shares how eradicating it is central to his mission of stewardship."
• "Simplicity keeps me grounded. From sugar-free living to walking 10,000 steps daily, I find balance through routines that align with my bigger vision."
• "Moments of solitude are vital. Alone by the sea, Mathias finds clarity and a chance to recalibrate his leadership ambitions."
• "In a world obsessed with productivity, Mathias challenges us to pause, reflect, and embrace introspection as a vital element of sustained success."
• "Imagine leadership as a symphony. This journey of change is a collective movement, where many voices are needed to create lasting impact."
• "True leadership is about stewardship, courage, and humility. It’s a daily choice to create positive change in our world, one step at a time."