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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.