Leading Boldly into the Future

In a deeply polarized world, the quest for truth, reconciliation, and uniting humanity takes center stage. In this powerful episode, Anne Pratt engages in a heartfelt and authentic conversation with Dr. Victoria Mora , President of United World College U.S.A. and a member of the prestigious International Women's Forum. The topic explores conflict resolution strategies and the importance of calling...

When we look at trailblazers, it can be intimidating to imagine how much work it took to be where they are. However, for our amazing guest in this episode, becoming a global trailblazer is a natural outcome of doing what she loves and courageously taking considered risks. We have the privilege of welcoming Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala , the Director General of the World Trade Organization  and the...

It takes a global village to change the world in a powerful way, and education is the single most effective weapon we can use to make that happen. Coming from the rural village of Goma in the landlocked African country of Uganda, Rehmah Kasule  used education to shape her own destiny as an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and global leader. As a youth and gender development expert, she also use...

We may be different and unequal in positions of power, but we are all equal in dignity. Dignity consciousness or what international expert on conflict resolution, Dr. Donna Hicks , calls “Mandela Consciousness,” ensures that nobody can take away your dignity. Dignity is your inherent value or worth. You're born with it. It is different to respect, which is earned. At the heart of every conflict an...

It’s official. Anne Pratt has been diagnosed with stage 3 gastric cancer. She remains hopeful for the best possible outcome, and she has gathered the best team around her to work tirelessly to find the best possible cure. But what would this mean for the Leading Boldly into the Future podcast? Tune in for this special announcement. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://anne-p...

Most of us would have heard “adapt or die.” The past few years have shown us just how true that saying rings, especially when it comes to leadership. Why is adaptive leadership so critical in the world? Joining Anne Pratt from Dubai is Mercy Atieno Odongo, a Harvard Kennedy School Edward Mason fellow and Obama Foundation, Africa Emerging Leader, and is the Founder of the Adaptive Leadership Founda...

The African Leadership University has started a revolution in higher education. It’s more than just another brick in the wall. It is transforming higher learning in Africa to produce its future leaders. For its work, it was named one of the Global Top 50 Most Innovative Companies in 2019. To talk to us about this extraordinary achievement and how it became a possibility, Anne Pratt invites Provost...

Planet Earth is on Red Alert, and there is no Planet B. If there is one thing that will unify humanity and keeps us all awake at night, it is the climate emergency and its’ existential threat to the human species. #DontChooseExtinction is not just a compelling and catchy name for a climate action advertising campaign. It is the message that  Boaz Paldi  is spreading worldwide as the UNDP...

Africa is the perfect place to do well and to do good. Think about it. It’s an underestimated continent with 54 countries, 1.4 billion people, a treasure chest of investment opportunities and a market valued at more than $3.1 trillion US and an estimated $430 million empty bellies. There is a tremendous opportunity for agriculture corporations to seize this challenge and win both in terms of finan...

At a young age, H.E. Nadezhda Neynsky was exposed to a world that taught her that it was not enough to be capable, talented, hardworking, and ambitious to have a bright future. You need to be a part of the system, piercing through the structures and changing it from the inside. This led her to enter the world of politics, where she is putting herself forward to be part of the change as a builder o...

These days, it seems like it is better to keep our opinions to ourselves for fear of offending others. We see this not only among individuals but also corporations. There is a tendency to just put our heads in the sand to avoid any engagement. Observing this, Seth David Radwell describes a collapse of political dialogue in the country. And he has written a bestselling book that will take us deep i...

How do we develop a growth mindset, one of teachability that says, "I make mistakes and grow," one of adaptability that says, "I transform and change," and one of possibility that says, "I can be more, do more, and achieve the impossible"? This is what we learn from the story of Yolanda Cuba, who went from wanting to be a white person when she grew up to becoming a trailblazer for women in busines...

No matter where we come from or what challenges we face, we can all make a positive impact in the world and overcome adversity. As refugees, we are not defined by our past, but by the strength and resilience we exhibit in the face of adversity. In this episode, we have Dr. Maja Zelihic , who shares her powerful story as a refugee. Growing up in Yugoslavia during a time of war, Dr. Maja experienced...

What would you do if you found yourself in the middle of a carjacking event? This traumatic moment has the power to alter your identity because it is now a part of you, and it is difficult to shake that. This episode’s guest has gone through a very traumatic carjacking incident. What he realized soon after extends far beyond himself, bringing out a strong leadership moment. Anne Pratt is with none...

Being in a leadership role puts you in a position of power. It is with this power that you can lend your voice to the voiceless and speak out. Making a difference by boldly stepping into leadership, the 29 th President of Harvard University, Lawrence Bacow , joins Anne Pratt in this episode. He shares with us how he defines bold leadership and what making bold decisions entails, especially within...

The world is unfair, but in an unfair world, music and the performing arts can help us exercise leadership and inspire change because music is the food of love. Music and the performing arts can build our confidence, help us exercise leadership, and inspire change in the world. To put it boldly, perhaps it's time for music and the performing arts to occupy more space in corporate boardrooms, offic...

Diversity, equity and inclusion doesn’t just happen. Whether in the workplace or in society in general, it has to be done with intention. DEI is something that needs more than just a little push for it to actually happen. Corporations need to push programs for it. Governments need to push legislation for it. And even families need to radically change how they raise their children and mold them in...

Are you looking for a way to grow your business and stay ahead of the competition? First things first: establish your foundation by finding your purpose. In this episode, Best Buy Former CEO Hubert Joly discusses how purpose-led corporations have been making waves on the NYSE and attracting investors and customers. Hubert teaches how having a higher purpose as a company ultimately strengthens it a...

Africa is a rich continent in terms of natural resources and human resources. But why is a significant percentage of its population poor? What went wrong? What is the missing link? We tackle this hefty topic in this episode with Prof. Dr. Hellicy Ng'ambi of Zambia. An academic trailblazer who has been in a number of illustrious leadership capacities, Prof. Dr. Ng'ambi has such an incredible insigh...

Everything you do in life relates back to your brain or mindset. If you want to improve your business, you have to improve your people first. And the best way to improve them is to change their mindset. If you keep saying "I wish I was a successful athlete," that will never happen unless you start taking action. It's all in your brain. You need to go from probability to hope, to possibility. Join...

Capitalism has created a lot of good things for humanity, but it has historically also been the source of many of the world’s ills. Will capitalism in its current form be a catalyst for positive change? Or will it continue to wreak havoc on the planet and disadvantaged communities? Is it time to rethink capitalism and shift our focus from shareholder value to stakeholder value? This is perhaps one...

The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably brought us to unprecedented times. What we thought worked before has been uprooted, forcing us to innovate and transform. There just is no playbook for leadership at a time like this. It is, therefore, time to experiment and redefine it! This episode’s guest,  Duke Corporate Education ’s Global CEO  Sharmla Chetty , takes on the task as she joins Anne...

Daring to dream isn’t just about dreaming. It’s about attaining the technical skills and knowledge and taking action to make those dreams a reality. Today’s bold leader inspires us to dare to dream and take action to make our dreams come true. Dr. Astrid Tuminez was raised in the city slums of the Philippines. Through her unstoppable pursuit of education and excellence, she paved her way to succes...

Today’s episode is centered around why leaders need to look and go back to the village which helped them become who they are today and empower others with opportunities, skills, and knowledge to do the same. It is the circle of life! Dr. Douglas Mboweni is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited . He has had a remarkable career in business, but it wasn’t without its d...

It can be so easy to get caught up in the bureaucratic machinery when you are in an administrative role that often, leaders lose sight of the human aspects. A scholar of Victorian literature, this episode’s guest takes the lessons from Dickens on the importance of not losing your heart in leadership. This has guided him in his career from student to teacher to administrator, with his current role...