Reimagining the Future: Envisioning What's Next

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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 the glimmers of hope that inspire them, the breakthroughs they're excited about, and the choices we can make now to shape a brighter future. Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

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August 4, 202615 min

The Future of Global Trade with Martin Wolf

The Global Business Policy Council's 2026 CEO Retreat was held in June in Bangkok. The theme for the event was "What Next? Leadership Through Sustained Disequilibrium." With permission, we're sharing excerpted remarks from Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator at the Financial Times. Paul Laudicina interviewed Martin about the state of neo-mercantilism and where the current trade policies will lead the world. In this series, "Envisioning What's Next," we look not just at how we got here, but at what comes next — the green shoots pushing through the cracks. We'll consider the glimmers of hope that inspire, the breakthroughs ahead, and the choices we can make now to shape a brighter future. Reimagining the Future: Envisioning What's Next is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

July 21, 202613 min

What Next? Takeaways from our 2026 CEO Retreat

In this bonus episode, we're reflecting on our 2026 annual CEO Retreat in Bangkok. The theme for the event was "What Next? Leadership Through Sustained Disequilibrium." Paul Laudicina, founder of the Global Business Policy Council, shares personal reflections on this year's CEO Retreat. In this series, "Envisioning What's Next," we look not just at how we got here, but at what comes next — the green shoots pushing through the cracks. We'll consider the glimmers of hope that inspire, the breakthroughs ahead, and the choices we can make now to shape a brighter future. Reimagining the Future: Envisioning What's Next is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

January 29, 202640 min

Courageous Leadership with Kevin Cashman

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 examine how pauses and even times of pain can engender powerful growth and breakthrough. In this new series, we look not just at how we got here, but, more importantly at what comes next — the green shoots pushing through the cracks. We explore the breakthroughs ahead and the choices we can make now to shape a brighter future. Reimagining the Future: Envisioning What's Next is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

October 22, 20252 min

Our new series, Reimaging the Future: Envisioning What's Next

September 3, 202518 min

How synthetic biology will transform industries with Dr. Tiffany Vora

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 advancements we should be tracking? (11:47) How is our concept of human longevity going to change? (15:31) What should business leaders know about synthetic biology and its impact on business? Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

July 31, 202519 min

The global economy in chaos with Martin Wolf

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 the world - 4 themes: "This is a new world. We are watching an undoing project." (09:16) Effects on regional economies: "The idea of regions replacing the world order looks relatively implausible." (12:45) Decline of the dollar: "What's going to happen to the monetary order is what's going to happen to the rest of the world economy. It's going to become a mess." (17:05) Advice for corporate leaders: "They're going to have to be brave." Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

July 17, 202513 min

Navigating new global realities: Takeaways from our 2025 CEO Retreat

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 produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

June 3, 202532 min

Re-Release: The Future of U.S. Politics // Reps. Gerry Connolly and Maxwell Frost

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 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 look at the changing social habits for political representatives in Washington. Reimagining the Future: Bridging Generations is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

January 7, 202539 min

Doris Kearns Goodwin shares lessons from history for Trump's second term

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 leaders, politicians, and young people. Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

September 17, 202419 min

World at risk: AI-powered transformations

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 work, scientific discovery, and much more. Reimagining the Future: Bridging Generations is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank that deciphers sweeping geopolitical, economic, social, and technological changes and their effects on the global business environment. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.