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…
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…
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…
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…
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 advancements…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…