Episodes

Winning with AI requires more than adopting new technology—it requires organizations to learn, adapt, and execute at a different pace. In this episode of Bold Agendas, Mimi Brooks is joined by returning guest Charlene Li, keynote speaker, strategic advisor, bestselling author, and co-author of Winning with AI: The 90-Day Blueprint for Success, to explore what differentiates organizations that are succeeding in the AI era and why speed matters more than perfect strategy.Together, Mimi and Cha...

What happens when strategy and technology move forward but the structure of the enterprise doesn’t keep up? In this episode of Bold Agendas, Mimi Brooks is joined by Whynde Kuehn, founder of S2E Transformation and a leading voice in business architecture, to explore how organizations translate strategy into real operational change.Together, Mimi and Whynde unpack how organizations still default to technology-first thinking, the role of a clear business blueprint in grounding decisions, an...

As organizations begin delegating decisions to agentic systems, control can no longer rely on oversight after the fact. In this episode, Mimi Brooks is joined by returning guest Mike Carroll—an expert in industrial innovation, applied AI, and system strategy—to explore what it means to maintain control when decisions happen at machine speed. Together, they unpack why traditional governance breaks down, how causality and decision-making logic shift how decisions are made and governed, and what le...

Agentic systems are reshaping the foundation of the enterprise faster than most organizations can adapt. In this episode of Bold Agendas, Mimi Brooks is joined by Jesper Lowgren—Agentic Enterprise Architect Lead at DXC technology and creator of the Enterprise Architecture 4.0 framework—to explore how enterprise architecture, governance, and leadership must evolve for the agentic era.Together, they examine Enterprise Architecture 4.0, the new governance requirements of agentic systems, and wh...

An important lesson emerged in 2025: incremental transformation is no longer enough. In this episode of Bold Agendas, Mimi Brooks is joined by Pieter van Schalkwyk—CEO of XMPRO, author of Building Industrial Digital Twins, and a leader in the Digital Twin Consortium—to explore why today’s operating models are reaching a breaking point.Together, they unpack the systemic pressures reshaping operations—aging infrastructure, rising complexity, talent loss, and unsustainable work models—and why t...

As we close out 2025, one thing is clear: this has been a year of acceleration. We saw the promises of AI tested against operational reality, watched composable enterprises take shape, and saw governance, trust, and resilience move from the edges of strategy to its center.In this year-end episode of Bold Agendas, Mimi is joined once again by Frank Diana—global futurist, thought leader, and Managing Partner and Principal Futurist at Tata Consultancy Services—to reflect on what 2025 revealed a...

What if your organization wasn’t just digital, but living? In this episode of Bold Agendas, Mimi Brooks is joined by Nicolas Waern, Founder of WINNIIO, CEO and Founder of Life Atlas, and Co-Chair of the Digital Twin Consortium’s Manufacturing Working Group, to explore how digital twins, AI, and platform thinking are redefining the enterprise. Nicolas makes the case that the future of decision-making won’t be driven by prediction, but by rehearsal, simulating thousands of future scenarios before ...

What does leadership look like when one leader can’t do it all? In this episode of Bold Agendas, Mimi Brooks is joined by Deborah Ancona, MIT Sloan professor and founding director of the MIT Leadership Center, to explore a radical shift in how we understand and practice leadership. Drawing from her groundbreaking research on X-Teams and the Incomplete Leader, Deborah makes the case that today’s complexity demands more than individual brilliance, it requires collective capability. Together, Mimi ...

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 new book, The Elephant in the Family Room: Managing the Complexities of Legacy Businesses, René reveals why silent threats like unspoken resentments, misaligned values, and emotional blind spots can be more dangerous than market forces. Together Mimi and René unpack how lead...

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 organizations through seismic shifts in work, technology, and leadership, Ben joins Mimi to explore how senior leaders can operate amid ambiguity, cut through the noise, and build systems for strategic thinking. This isn’t just a conversation about technology; it’s about navigat...

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 episode of Bold Agendas, Geoffrey joins Mimi to revisit his signature frameworks and rethink them for today’s breakneck pace of change. What still holds true? What’s evolved? And how should leaders adapt when disruption moves faster than strategy?You can find all of Geoffrey...

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 Enterprise Architecture 4.0 framework. Jesper is rethinking enterprise architecture for an AI-first world—one where we’re no longer just designing systems, but shaping the conditions for intelligent agents to think, learn, and act. Together, they explore how ontologies, sim...

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 nearly enough attention: the new digital divide. Today, the digital divide is no longer just about access to devices and broadband. It’s about who gets to augment their thinking, extend their capabilities, and collaborate alongside intelligent systems. In a world increasingly...

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, host Mimi Brooks sits down with Dr. Beverly Tarulli, a seasoned HR strategist, educator, and expert in people and analytics. Beverly offers a sharp, forward-looking view of how organizations must evolve their workforce planning approach. Together, Mimi and Beverly explore t...

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 Karl Johnson, Global Head of the Strategic Capabilities Practice at Mars, Incorporated. Together, they unpack how organizational capabilities—spanning operating models, talent, culture, and more—form the infrastructure that allows companies to adapt, thrive, and lead in a t...

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. Drawing on Faisal’s unique fusion of Eastern philosophy and American entrepreneurial spirit, Mimi and Faisal explore what it means to transcend as a leader, how to build organizations that thrive through cycles of change, and why the inner life of leadership is more importan...

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, distinguished economic geographer and Director of Clark University’s Graduate School of Geography, explore Jim’s invaluable perspectives on Africa’s evolving economic landscape, its role in global trade and geopolitics, and key insights for responsible and sustainable business str...

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 explore how leaders can cultivate trust by aligning and living their mission, vision, values, and promises. Together, they discuss the critical role leadership plays in delivering on organizational commitments and creating a resilient, purpose-driven workplace.

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 communicate effectively during uncertainty, and the human side of leading through adversity. Judy’s insights offer lessons for any leader navigating a storm.

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 Life Sciences, discuss balancing operational discipline with bold leadership, and how relationships and culture are the foundation for a successful leadership strategy.

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 leaders should confront the complexity of this moment in time and what strategic planning looks like when the speed of change demands agility and foresight.

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, discuss running a conservatively bold agenda, the art of industrial innovation, and lessons from Dave's transformative leadership journey.

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 and managing partner at Tata Consultancy, unpack Frank’s transformative concept of “rehearsing the future,” discuss how leaders can build adaptability and resilience, and explore actionable strategies to thrive in an uncertain world.

Mimi and guest René Sonneveld explore the transformative power of Leadership Coaching in driving organizational change, highlighting how coaching helps leaders adapt, build trust, and inspire their teams to navigate complexity and achieve sustainable success.