About this episode

This episode reflects on the insights and themes from the 2026 CEO Retreat in Bangkok, focusing on leadership through sustained disequilibrium.

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 .

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