Bold Agendas Podcast
Over three decades of collaboration with some of the brightest minds in business reveals the simple truth that the most influential principals and policy makers consistently use innovative approaches to drive transformative change, while also reimagining and redefining human work.
This series features forward-looking, provocative 360-degree conversations with industry experts on the digital transformation that continues to disrupt companies and the marketplace. We focus on organizational, leadership, and labor challenges as technology reshapes organizations and redefines human work.
Bold Agendas Podcast
Over three decades of collaboration with some of the brightest minds in business reveals the simple truth that the most influential principals and policy makers consistently use innovative approaches to drive transformative change, while also reimagining and redefining human work.
This series features forward-looking, provocative 360-degree conversations with industry experts on the digital transformation that continues to disrupt companies and the marketplace. We focus on organizational, leadership, and labor challenges as technology reshapes organizations and redefines human work.
Recent Episodes
Sept. 4, 2025
When Business Gets Personal: Leading Through Legacy, Emotion, and Change
In this episode of Bold Agendas, host Mimi Brooks welcomes back René Sonneveld, global executive turned Master Certified Coach, to explore the hidden forces that shape leadership in high-stakes environments. Drawing from his ...
Aug. 14, 2025
How Executive Teams Align When the Future Isn’t Clear
How do leadership teams make decisions when the future isn’t clear? In this episode of Bold Agendas, Mimi welcomes guest Ben Pring, IT futurist, author, thought leader, and advisor. Drawing on years of experience guiding orga...
July 31, 2025
Zones of Disruption: Geoffrey Moore on Leading When the Rules Keep Changing
How do you innovate without disrupting yourself? This is a question Geoffrey Moore—advisor, speaker, philosopher, and author of Crossing the Chasm and Zone to Win—has helped enterprise leaders tackle for decades. In this epis...
July 10, 2025
Enterprise Architecture 4.0: Designing for Intelligence, Autonomy, and Emergence
What happens when architecture isn’t just about systems—but about cognition? In this episode of Bold Agendas, Mimi Brooks is joined by Jesper Lowgren, Enterprise Architecture Practice Lead at DXC Technology and creator of the...
June 12, 2025
The New Digital Divide: From Access to Agency
What does digital equity, agency, and possibility mean in the AI era? Mimi and returning guest Mike Carroll, an expert in industrial innovation, applied AI, and system strategy, take on an important issue that isn’t getting n...
May 29, 2025
From Headcount to Human Capabilities: Rethinking Workforce Strategy
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, workforce strategy is no longer just about filling roles—it’s about building capabilities that drive agility, innovation, and long-term value. In this episode of Bold Agendas,...
May 8, 2025
Strategic Capabilities at the Epicenter of Organizational Design
Capabilities are the foundation of transformation, and building the right ones is essential to staying competitive in today’s fast-changing business landscape. In this episode of Bold Agendas , host Mimi Brooks sits down with...
April 24, 2025
Transcending the Noise: Leadership, Humanity, and the Long Game
In chaotic times, wisdom—not just knowledge—becomes a leadership imperative. In this episode, Mimi Brooks speaks with Faisal Hoque, innovation and transformation partner, entrepreneur, and founder of SHADOKA and NextChapter. ...
April 10, 2025
Africa, The Next Frontier
As global markets evolve, understanding emerging economic forces—especially in regions poised for rapid change, like Africa—can offer business leaders valuable perspectives. In this episode, Mimi Brooks and Jim Murphy, distin...
March 27, 2025
Leading with Culture: From Promises to Trust
Trust is the foundation of any thriving organization, especially during times of rapid growth and transformation. Mimi Brooks is joined by Susie Jamerson, Chief People Officer for Corporate Services at AdventHealth, to explor...
March 13, 2025
Called to Serve: Judy Persichilli on Leadership in Crisis
In this episode, Mimi Brooks and Judy Persichilli, who served as the Commissioner of Health for the State of New Jersey during the COVID-19 pandemic, dive into what it takes to make decisions under pressure, how to communicat...
Feb. 27, 2025
Leading Through Connection: Building a Future in Life Sciences
Fostering relationships and creating an environment that supports innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth are imperative strategies for leaders. In this episode, Mimi Brooks and guest Susanne Clark, CEO of Canopy Li...
Feb. 13, 2025
Innovating Beyond Limits
Navigating the next wave of transformation and radical innovation must be a priority for business leaders. Mimi Brooks and guest Michael Carroll, a global executive in industrial innovation and AI research, explore how leader...
Jan. 30, 2025
Winning Now, Winning Later: Leadership Lessons from Dave Cote
In today's business landscape, sustainable success requires more than reacting to the pressures of growth and disruption—it demands vision and disciplined execution. In this episode, Mimi and Dave Cote, former Honeywell CEO, ...
Jan. 23, 2025
Rehearsing the Year Ahead
As leaders face rapid technological innovation, shifting global dynamics, and emerging societal trends, the ability to anticipate and adapt has never been more important. In this episode, Mimi and guest Frank Diana, futurist ...
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