Uffe Elbæk

About The Author

Uffe Elbæk is a former Danish Minister of Culture, founder and former leader of the green political party The Alternative, and a long-time progressive voice in Danish public life.

Before entering national politics and serving in the Danish Parliament, Uffe founded and led the youth cultural organization The Frontrunners (1982–91). He went on to establish the renowned entrepreneurial leadership school The KaosPilots, where he served as principal (1991–2006), and later became CEO of the international LGBT event World Outgames in Copenhagen (2007–09).

Throughout his career, Uffe has been an influential educator, cultural innovator, author, and columnist – always championing social progress, creativity, and inclusion.

He is the author of several books, including Leadership on the Edge (2010) and his memoir Et liv (A Life) (2022).

Books by Uffe Elbæk

Doubt, Hope, Action

Invitation to a Gentle Revolution

By Uffe Elbæk
Foreword by Caroline Lucas
Doubt, Hope, Action is Uffe Elbæk’s journey in search of hope and an invitation to a gentle revolution.

In this thoughtful and provocative book, Elbæk explores many of the challenges and contradictions that define our time – especially the urgent question: What kind of world are we...
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