Reimagining the Future: Envisioning What’s Next

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

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

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

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

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

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.