What does it mean to lead with courage, integrity, and purpose across borders and across a lifetime?

Join the American Club of Sweden and our hosts at the Stockholm School of Economics for a compelling and deeply personal evening with Marlene Johnson, former Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota and global education leader, as she shares insights from her memoir Rise to the Challenge: A Memoir of Politics, Leadership, and Love.

In conversation with acclaimed Swedish author Ola Larsmo, the evening will explore leadership across cultures, the rise of women in public life, the importance of academic exchange, and what it means to lead with integrity through times of change. Introducing Marlene will be special guest Jan Eliasson, former Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs.

A trailblazer in American public life, Johnson broke new ground as Minnesota’s first female Lieutenant Governor and helped redefine the role…