Reimagining the Future: Envisioning What's Next

What do leaders need to move their teams forward with clarity? In the first episode of our new series, host Paul Laudicina talks to leadership expert Kevin Cashman about how the demands on leadership are changing and what lies ahead for leaders. They explore dimensions of leadership that are more important than ever: purpose, courage, integrated thinking, inclusion, and self-awareness. And they ex...

For the past five years, host Paul Laudicina has been reimagining the future on this podcast, talking to leaders around the world to understand this era of change and disruption.  In this new series, we look not just at how we got here, but at what comes next — the green shoots pushing through the cracks. We'll hear from global leaders, bold thinkers, and the next generation of changemakers about...

In this bonus episode, we're sharing a conversation from our recent CEO Retreat in Puglia, Italy. The theme for the event was "Navigating new global realities." Dr. Tiffany Vora shared new developments in synthetic biology and explored how it will transform industries far beyond healthcare. Listen for her take on questions like:   (2:31) What is synthetic biology, and what are the major advancemen...

In this bonus episode, we're sharing a conversation from our recent CEO Retreat in Puglia, Italy. The theme for the event was "Navigating new global realities." Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator at the Financial Times, discusses the current state of chaos, how world regions may react, the changing dominance of the dollar, and the important steps business leaders can take. (02:44) State of t...

In this bonus episode, we're reflecting on our 2025 annual CEO Retreat in Puglia, Italy in June. The theme for the event was "Navigating new global realities." Paul Laudicina, founder of the Global Business Policy Council, shares personal reflections on this year's CEO Retreat. He highlights overarching themes for leaders to consider at this critical inflection point. Reimagining the Future is pro...

This episode is a re-release of a conversation from September 2023, in memory of Gerry Connolly, who passed away on May 21, 2025. Gerry will be remembered as a public servant who was driven by purpose and principle. His timeless words of wisdom are an inspiration to many. – Paul Laudicina joins two sitting members of Congress, Representative Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly (VA-11) and Representative Ma...

Doris Kearns Goodwin, a presidential historian, bestselling author, and Pulitzer Prize winner, joins host Paul Laudicina to discuss this current moment in US history and help us better understand where we're headed.  She shares stories from Abraham Lincoln, FDR, Teddy Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and other leaders throughout the country's history, with relevant lessons for today's lead...

In this bonus series, we're bringing you a sampling of the fascinating conversations from our 2024 CEO Retreat in Big Sky, Montana. The theme for the event was "World at risk: leading through profound uncertainty." Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian, a nationally recognized computer scientist, entrepreneur, and higher education leader, joined us to explore how AI will transform w...

In this bonus series, we're bringing you a sampling of the fascinating conversations from our 2024 CEO Retreat in Big Sky, Montana. The theme for the event was "World at risk: leading through profound uncertainty." One of our past podcast guests, Mayo Clinic CEO Dr. Gianrico Farrugia, joined us in Montana to discuss how healthcare is changing, the important inflection point he sees ahead, and new...

In this bonus series, we're bringing you a sampling of the fascinating conversations from our recent CEO Retreat in Big Sky, Montana. The theme for the event was "World at risk: leading through profound uncertainty." Paul Laudicina, podcast host and GBPC founder, reflects on his top takeaways and themes from the week. Reimagining the Future: Bridging Generations is produced by the Global Business...

How has running an organization changed over the past few decades? In this sweeping and personal conversation, Global Business Policy Council founder Paul Laudicina and Walmart US COO Kieran Shanahan reflect on how the world has changed, what's ahead for business leaders, and how to keep the simplest human connections at the core of everything we do as leaders. Reimagining the Future: Bridging Gen...

Journalism as a profession is in a moment of chaos and change. How are the changing economics of journalism, the advent of AI-powered reporting, and the splintering of traditional news sources changing the profession? In this interview, host Paul Laudicina talks to veteran journalist Steve Clemons and Bloomberg reporter Courtney McBride to get their perspectives on how the field is changing, what...

As society faces complex change, it's no surprise that business schools are a microcosm of the broader debates within the corporate world. More schools these days are attempting to tackle the questions of whether and how businesses should help lead the way on environmental, social, and governance challenges of the day. Host Paul Laudicina welcomes Dr. Sanjay Sharma, Dean of the University of Vermo...

How will this contentious era of U.S. political discourse unfold for the next generation? Paul Laudicina joins two sitting members of Congress, Representative Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly (VA-11) and Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) to discuss the future of political engagement. Their conversation spans important policy issues like gun control and campaign finance reform, along with a...

How is healthcare changing with the next generation of healthcare professionals? Paul Laudicina brings together two Mayo Clinic neurosurgery colleagues, Dr. Richard Zimmerman and Dr. Jonathon Parker, to discuss the impacts of technology, telemedicine, the corporatization of healthcare, growing medical knowledge, and changing generational expectations about work-life balance and the practice of med...

How has management consulting evolved alongside the industries it supports? In this roundtable discussion, host Paul Laudicina and Kearney colleagues Bob Willen and Norah Alajaji discuss the way consultants hire, assemble diverse teams, collaborate, connect, and build trust with clients – and explore the way all of those realms are changing with newer generations of consultants and leaders.    Rei...

What do the current political polarization, rise of populism, and "post-truth" tremors mean for the future of our world? How can political leaders and everyday people come together to solve the weighty problems of our time?  Globally-recognized columnist Moisés Naím, who began his career in Venezuela, talks to Roberto Patiño, a pro-democracy activist and NGO leader based in Caracas, about the curr...

How is the massive disruption of the past few years leading to transformation, opportunities, new challenges and a new reality? Has our world fundamentally shifted as a result of the COVID pandemic, ongoing wars, climate change, and emerging economic and geopolitical challenges? What does the future look like for the next generation, and how will the baton be passed from the leaders of the past de...

To end the year, we examine the state of America as we near 2026, the country's 250th anniversary. How are we more divided and less equal than we were before -- and how are we progressing? How could radical honesty force the nation into change and renewal? Paul Laudicina interviews Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America, a think and action tank dedicated to renewing the promise of America, bring...

In part 2 of this glimpse inside the Global Business Policy Council's virtual CEO retreat, hear what three leaders are thinking about the future. Save the Children CEO Inger Ashing, BASF SE member of the executive board Saori Dubourg, and Bidvest CEO Mpumi Madisa discuss their hopes and concerns about how the public and private sector can work together to solve or world's most pressing challenges....

Get a glimpse inside the Global Business Policy Council's first-ever virtual CEO retreat, where leaders from around the world gathered online to discuss the future of human health. Hear exciting and surprising predictions about public-private cooperation, aging, and biological building blocks. A World Transformed: Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney,...

You probably think about your physical environment -- the place where you live -- but what "moral ecology," do you inhabit? Our relationships carry moral weight and significance, and the pandemic has highlighted all of the ways that we're socially interdependent.  In this interview, Paul Laudicina talks to Aaron Maniam, a futurist and public sector leader in Singapore. They address that "moral eco...

In this interview, Paul Laudicina talks to Mauricio Cárdenas, former finance minister of Colombia and a member of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response . They discuss the "triple threat" facing Colombia, Latin America, and the world at large : COVID-19, social unrest, and a fiscal crisis. Minister Cárdenas offers his lessons and potential solutions for the near future. A Wor...

In this interview, Paul Laudicina talks to Ann Cairns, Executive Vice Chair of MasterCard and champion of innovation, public-private collaboration, and women in leadership. They examine the opportunities and innovation around the curve, and consider the deep challenges facing our world. A World Transformed: Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a thin...

Could innovation and trust be the keys to drive nations forward? In this interview, Paul Laudicina talks to Beh Swan Gin, chairman of the Singapore Economic Development Board, about how the Singapore government has created a trusting environment with its citizens throughout the pandemic. He also shares the business and technological innovations that are bringing hope and promise. A World Transform...