Reimagining the Future: Envisioning What’s Next

Our new series, Reimaging the Future: Envisioning What’s Next Oct 22, 2025

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.

How synthetic biology will transform industries with Dr. Tiffany Vora Sep 03, 2025

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.

The global economy in chaos with Martin Wolf Jul 31, 2025

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.

Navigating new global realities: Takeaways from our 2025 CEO Retreat Jul 17, 2025

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.

Re-Release: The Future of U.S. Politics // Reps. Gerry Connolly and Maxwell Frost Jun 03, 2025

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.

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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.

Doris Kearns Goodwin shares lessons from history for Trump’s second term Jan 07, 2025

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.

World at risk: AI-powered transformations Sep 17, 2024

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.

Healthcare at an inflection point - Mayo Clinic CEO Dr. Gianrico Farrugia Sep 03, 2024

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 predictions for how AI will reshape healthcare.

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.

World at risk: Top 10 takeaways from the 2024 CEO Retreat Jul 30, 2024

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 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.

The Future of Corporate Leadership with Kieran Shanahan Jun 25, 2024

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 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.

The Future of Journalism - Steve Clemons // Courtney McBride Mar 19, 2024

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 news consumers should look for, and what role media companies, journalists, and business leaders should play in the search for truth.

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.

The Future of Business Education Jan 03, 2024

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 Vermont’s Grossman School of Business, and Alyssa Stankiewicz, recent MBA graduate and Morningstar sustainable fund analyst, to discuss the future of business education. They explore the role of sustainability in mainstream business education, discuss how business school has changed over recent years, and look toward the future for aspiring business school graduates and new demands on leadership.

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.

The Future of U.S. Politics // Reps. Gerry Connolly and Maxwell Frost Sep 05, 2023

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 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.

The Future of Healthcare // Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Richard Zimmerman & Dr. Jonathon Parker May 16, 2023

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 medicine.

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.

The Future of Management Consulting: Bob Willen // Norah Alajaji Apr 18, 2023

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.

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.

Predictions for a ‘Post-Truth’ World: Moisés Naím // Roberto Patiño Feb 28, 2023

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 current governance crisis around the world, the future of the global south, the challenges ahead, and what makes each of them optimistic even as we navigate crises.

To support Patiño’s nonprofit, Alimenta la Solidaridad, which feeds thousands of children every day, visit https://alimentalasolidaridad.org/en/home/.

Host Paul Laudicina moderates the conversation and helps listeners navigate the differing generational perspectives.

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.

Introducing our new series: Reimagining the Future: Bridging Generations Feb 14, 2023

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 decades to future leaders?

In this new podcast series sequel, host Paul Laudicina once again brings together the world’s leading and emerging experts in health care, science, public policy, and business to reimagine where the future might take us. Our guests represent different generations, and they’ll come together to challenge each other, offer new perspectives, and highlight the tensions and complexity we're all navigating, helping to illuminate new paths forward.

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.

Renewal for America with Anne-Marie Slaughter Dec 20, 2021

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, bringing us closer to our nation's highest ideals. Her latest book is “Renewal: From Crisis to Transformation in Our Lives, Work, and Politics.”

A World Transformed: Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

For more insights on how the US must and can be being transformed, order Paul Laudicina’s new book, “Roadmap to a Brighter Future: Reimagining and Realizing America's Possibilities.” For more information go to: www.paul-laudicina.com

Reimagining Human Health (Part 2) Dec 14, 2021

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.

A World Transformed: Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

For more insights on how the US is being transformed, order Paul Laudicina’s latest book, “Roadmap to a Brighter Future: Reimagining and Realizing America's Possibilities.” For more information go to: www.paul-laudicina.com

Reimagining Human Health (Part 1) Dec 13, 2021

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, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

For more insights on how the US is being transformed, order Paul Laudicina’s latest book, “Roadmap to a Brighter Future: Reimagining and Realizing America's Possibilities.” For more information go to: www.paul-laudicina.com

Our “Moral Ecology” with Policymaker and Futurist Aaron Maniam Dec 03, 2021

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 ecology,” make predictions about the future of technology in our societies, and discuss how we can make sense of all the data available to us.

A World Transformed: Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

For more insights on how the US must and can be being transformed, order Paul Laudicina’s latest book, “Roadmap to a Brighter Future: Reimagining and Realizing America's Possibilities.” For more information go to: www.paul-laudicina.com

Examining the “Social Explosion” in Latin America with Mauricio Cárdenas Sep 07, 2021

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 World Transformed: Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

For more insights on how the US is being transformed, order Paul Laudicina’s new book, “Roadmap to a Brighter Future: Reimagining and Realizing America's Possibilities.” For more information go to: www.paul-laudicina.com

The Next Decade’s Opportunity and Challenge with Mastercard’s Ann Cairns Aug 17, 2021

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 think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

For more insights on how the US is being transformed, order Paul Laudicina’s new book, “Roadmap to a Brighter Future: Reimagining and Realizing America's Possibilities.” For more information go to: www.paul-laudicina.com.

Innovation, Trust, and the Path Forward in Singapore with Beh Swan Gin Aug 03, 2021

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 Transformed: Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

For more insights on how the US is being transformed, order Paul Laudicina’s new book, “Roadmap to a Brighter Future: Reimagining and Realizing America's Possibilities.” For more information go to: www.paul-laudicina.com.

The Next Challenge for CEOs: Perform AND Transform with Kevin Cashman Jun 30, 2021

In this interview, Paul Laudicina talks to Kevin Cashman about how CEOs are emerging from the pandemic and what new skills and mindsets they’ll need to lead into our rapidly changing reality. He focuses on the new paradox of simultaneously performing and transforming business.

A World Transformed: Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

Medical Ethics as We Emerge from the Pandemic with Dr. Art Caplan Apr 07, 2021

In this interview, Paul Laudicina talks to Art Caplan about the weighty questions of medical ethics dominating the public conversation at this point in the pandemic. They discuss a possible commission studying COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., equitable vaccine distribution, solutions to vaccine hesitancy, and how we’ll see vaccine passports used in the near future.

A World Transformed: Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

How Tech Could Solve the Grand Challenges of Humanity with Vivek Wadhwa Mar 25, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught all of us about the power of exponential change. In this interview, Paul Laudicina talks to futurist Vivek Wadhwa about where exponential change might take us in the near future.

The explosive and disruptive changes in virtual reality, clean energy, genetic engineering, and AI, among other new technologies, will propel us into a new reality. Will we be able to come together as a global society to harness the power of these massive changes? And what will the next decade look like?

A World Transformed: Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

Reflecting on a Year of Learning, Progress, and Healthcare Transformation with Mayo Clinic CEO Dr. Gianrico Farrugia Mar 17, 2021

Dr. Gianrico Farrugia has been at the center of the battle against COVID-19, as president and CEO of Mayo Clinic, the top hospital system in the U.S.

Dr. Farrugia joins host Paul Laudicina to reflect on what his institution has learned after this difficult year, the progress in COVID-19 treatments, and his vision for an innovative future of healthcare.

A World Transformed: Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

Introducing Our Next Series: Reimagining the Future Mar 05, 2021

2020 shook up almost everything in our world. COVID-19 has taken millions of lives — and has highlighted deep inequalities and structural challenges in societies around the world.

Now, as we resume this podcast, we’ll give you a current state of the world — the good, bad, and ugly of our progress controlling the virus after a year and how we can manage it more effectively. We’ll think globally in order to be protected locally.

One thing is clear, there will be no return to the “pre-COVID” world. Will we be able to turn this massive disruption into transformation, opportunities, and a new reality?

Host Paul Laudicina will talk to the world’s leading experts in health care, science, public policy, and business to reimagine where the future might take us.

A World Transformed: Reimagining the Future is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

The Long Road to Recovery: The Economic Mandate with David Wessel Dec 02, 2020

2020 has been a year marked by crisis and transformation. What can we expect next? In this special series, Paul Laudicina talks to The Brooking Institution’s David Wessel about the state of the economy, options government leaders could take to revive the economy in the short term, and the long-term prospects for the U.S. and its relationships with countries around the world.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

The Long Road to Recovery: A Political Pandemic with Edward Luce Nov 30, 2020

2020 has been a year marked by crisis and transformation. What can we expect next? In this special series, Paul Laudicina talks to Edward Luce, US national editor at the Financial Times, about the near-term political future for the U.S. and how the next administration might control (and even end) the pandemic.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

The Long Road to Recovery: The Economic Casualties of COVID-19 with Catherine Mann Nov 25, 2020

2020 has been a year marked by crisis and transformation. What can we expect next? In this special series, Paul Laudicina talks to Citi chief global economist Catherine Mann about the economic casualties of COVID on young people, women, minorities, and entrepreneurs; the potential growth in wealth inequality; and the future of global supply chain strategy.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

The Long Road to Recovery: Peter Hart on Division, Consensus, and What's Next for American Leadership Nov 20, 2020

2020 has been a year marked by crisis and transformation. What can we expect next? In a special series, Paul Laudicina talks to renowned political pollster Peter Hart about what we can learn from the results of the US presidential election and what’s next for America in 2021.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

COMING SOON: Our Next Series, The Long Road to Recovery Oct 28, 2020

2020 has been a year marked by crisis and transformation. What can we expect next? In a new series of interviews, host Paul Laudicina will gather experts on public opinion, politics, and economics to ask: What will our world look like in 2021? How will the results of the U.S. presidential election impact the global response to COVID-19? Who are the winners and who are the losers of the election? And what can we all expect from the continued transformation happening around the world?

Tune in for a special post-election series, coming to this feed in November.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

Points of Impact and Silver Linings with Muhtar Kent, Former Coca-Cola CEO Oct 27, 2020

Host Paul Laudicina interviews Muhtar Kent, former chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company. They discuss how leaders can refocus on their core purpose and “points of impact” during the COVID-19 crisis to drive positive change and serve a host of stakeholders.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

COVID-19’s Impact on the World’s Children with Child Rights Activist Inger Ashing Oct 06, 2020

Host Paul Laudicina interviews Save the Children International CEO Inger Ashing. They discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting children’s health, education, and safety around the world.

Learn more about Save the Children’s coronavirus response.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

Accelerating Global Sustainability with BASF’s Saori Dubourg Sep 22, 2020

Host Paul Laudicina interviews Saori Dubourg, member of the Board of Executive Directors at BASF, the world’s largest chemical company. They discuss how the COVID-19 crisis is accelerating the global conversation about sustainability and how business of the future could create more holistic value for the global community.

Learn more about the Value Balancing Alliance.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

The Future of Liberal Democracies Post-COVID with Francis Fukuyama Sep 01, 2020

Host Paul Laudicina interviews renowned political scientist Francis Fukuyama, author of “The End of History and the Last Man.” They discuss the sweeping changes we’ve seen around the world in the last few decades, outline potential paths forward for liberal democracies, and think through how our national cultures and international relationships are changing.

View our global economic outlook here.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

A New Generational Project: Taking Politics Seriously Again with Edward Luce Aug 18, 2020

Host Paul Laudicina interviews Edward Luce, US national editor at the Financial Times. They discuss the core problems in the US response to coronavirus and examine how COVID-19 is affecting trust in governments and science around the world. They review potential scenarios for the US elections in November and discuss what the second half of 2020 will bring.

View our global economic outlook here.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

China, the US, and the New Geopolitical Order with Kishore Mahbubani Aug 04, 2020

Host Paul Laudicina interviews Singaporean diplomat and Professor Kishore Mahbubani, author of “Has China Won?” They discuss how COVID-19 has shifted relationships between the US and China, what the future holds for the global economy, and whether it’s time to pause global geopolitical contests to come together as a global community.

View our global economic outlook here.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

The Evolution of Trust with Richard Edelman Jul 21, 2020

Host Paul Laudicina interviews Richard Edelman, CEO of communications firm Edelman and creator of the Edelman Trust Barometer. They discuss how public trust in government and business is evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic and through our current period of racial unrest and protest in the US.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

The Future of Healthcare with Mayo Clinic CEO Gianrico Farrugia Jul 07, 2020

Host Paul Laudicina interviews Mayo Clinic President and CEO Dr. Gianrico Farrugia. They discuss the current state of COVID-19, the unintended effects of the virus on health, and predictions for the future of healthcare.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

Global Energy Markets with Dan Yergin Jun 24, 2020

Host Paul Laudicina interviews Pulitzer Prize winner Dan Yergin, a leading thinker on global energy markets. They discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping energy use, oil markets, and the future of the industry and the world economy.

View our 2020 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index® here.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

A New Generation of Leadership with Mpumi Madisa Jun 02, 2020

Host Paul Laudicina interviews Mpumi Madisa, CEO designate of Bidvest, one of South Africa’s largest employers. They discuss how the COVID-19 crisis will push businesses forward into a period of major technological and structural transformation.

View our global economic outlook here.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

Leading Through the Pandemic May 19, 2020

In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, how can leaders make proactive, principled, and effective decisions? Host Paul Laudicina, a leadership coach in his own right with years of experience in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, shares leadership advice gleaned from that experience. In this episode, Paul also highlights leadership insights from distinguished podcast guests Martin Wolf of the Financial Times, Jurgen Hambrecht of BASF, Paul Bulcke of Nestlé, and noted author Moisés Naím.

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Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

Power in a Pandemic with Moisés Naím May 11, 2020

Host Paul Laudicina interviews Moisés Naím, author of “The End of Power.” They discuss how leaders around the world are responding to the pandemic and the new realities that are emerging: a demand for truth, a need for collaboration, and a push for honest leadership.

View our global economic outlook here.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc

The View from Hong Kong with Vincent Lo, Shui On Group May 04, 2020

Host Paul Laudicina interviews Vincent Lo, founder and chairman of the Hong Kong-based construction firm Shui On Group. They discuss what life looks like in Hong Kong now, what lessons the rest of the world can learn from China’s COVID-19 response, and the outlook for the world economy.

View our global economic outlook here.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

Global Food Supply Chain — Paul Bulcke, Nestlé Apr 27, 2020

Host Paul Laudicina interviews Nestlé Chairman of the Board and former CEO Paul Bulcke. They discuss the outlook for the global food supply chain, and Bulcke shares advice for leaders in a time of crisis.

View our global economic outlook here.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

The Science of Treating and Testing for COVID-19 with 2020 Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Jennifer Doudna Apr 20, 2020

Host Paul Laudicina interviews 2020 Nobel Prize winner Dr. Jennifer Doudna, a CRISPR pioneer who is doing new work to understand and slow the spread of COVID-19. They discuss the current science behind testing, treatment, and vaccine development for COVID-19 and the wider state of the global commitment to public health.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc .

Global Business Impact of COVID-19 with Jürgen Hambrecht, BASF Apr 13, 2020

Host Paul Laudicina interviews Jürgen Hambrecht, chairman of the board at BASF SE. They discuss the impact of the coronavirus crisis on economies and geopolitical relationships around the world. Jürgen shares his advice for business and government leaders on creating calm and finding opportunity in a crisis.

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Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc .

Global Financial Outlook with Martin Wolf, the Financial Times Apr 06, 2020

On our first episode, host Paul Laudicina interviews Martin Wolf, CBE, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times, London. They discuss the likely long-term global economic impact of COVID-19, advice for business leaders making decisions in uncertain times, and the political and economic trends impacting our ability to collaborate to get through the challenges ahead.

View our global economic outlook here.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

Trailer Mar 31, 2020

Our world has already changed dramatically as a result of the ravages of COVID-19. This pandemic will be a defining phenomenon for today’s dominant generations, with incredible reach into all of our lives.

Host Paul Laudicina will talk to the world’s leading experts in health care, science and business to explore how this pandemic will transform everything around us.

Coronavirus: A World Transformed is produced by the Global Business Policy Council at Kearney, a think tank deciphering today’s biggest changes and their effects on global business. Learn more at kearney.com/gbpc.

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