New Global Mind: Leadership for Systems Transformation
Hosted by Sandja Brügmann · Sandja Brügmann, Founder / CEO The Passion Institute
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- 2025
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About New Global Mind: Leadership for Systems Transformation
New Global Mind explores how leadership and decision-making are shifting under conditions of interconnected complexity. The series brings together peer-level conversations with leading thinkers and practitioners across systems, economics, and organisational transformation. These dialogues focus on where current approaches break down—and how new ways of thinking, deciding, and designing are beginning to shape real-world outcomes across organisations and ecosystems. The emphasis is not on theory alone, but on how systems transition actually unfolds in practice. Curated and led by Sandja Brügmann
- Publisher
- Sandja Brügmann, Founder / CEO The Passion Institute
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 1 Aug 2025
- Latest episode
- 14 May 2026
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
14 May 2026
Leading in Chaos
Host Sandja Brügmann interviews Amy Elizabeth Fox, co-founder and CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership, about trauma-informed leadership's crucial role in executive decision-making and organizational resilience during times of chaos.
23 Apr 2026
#8 Sustainability in a Volatile World: What’s Next?
Host Sandja Brügmann interviews Michael Kobori, a global sustainability leader, discussing how to evolve sustainability strategies amidst economic and geopolitical shifts for systemic change.
2 Jan 2026
AI: Not a machine, but humanity
Host Sandja Brügmann interviews Léa Peersman, exploring how AI's true potential lies in empowering humanity, not just technology, offering insights for parenting and leadership.
2 Jan 2026
Parenting and leadership in the age of AI
Host Sandja Brügmann interviews visionary leader Léa Peersman about navigating parenting and leadership in the AI age, emphasizing human connection and agency.
4 Oct 2025
Exploring sindsro and the wisdom of elders
Host Sandja Brügmann interviews author Tor Nørretranders about Sinnsro, the wisdom of elders, and overcoming Shifting Baseline Syndrome to foster community connection.
3 Oct 2025
Overcoming fear in a changing world
Host Sandja Brügmann interviews author Tor Nørretranders about overcoming fear and embracing serenity in a changing world.
16 Sept 2025
A bold reimagining of economics and finance in service to life
Host Sandja Brügmann interviews economist John B. Fullerton about reimagining economics and finance to serve life, exploring the polycrisis and the shift to unity.
12 Sept 2025
Economy as a Living System
Host Sandja Brügmann interviews economist John Fullerton about viewing the economy as a living system, offering insights for a regenerative future.
1 Sept 2025
Power vs Life: Reclaiming meaning, wisdom and collective action in the age of power
Host Sandja Brügmann and Kasper Bjørkskov, architect and activist, explore how prioritizing power over life disconnects us and advocate for collective action and community healing to reclaim meaning.
25 Aug 2025
The Cost of a Quantifying Society
Host Sandja Brügmann interviews systems thinker Kasper Bjørkskov about how society's focus on efficiency erodes immeasurable values, leading to a loss of qualitative richness.
18 Aug 2025
Teaser: Cultivate collaborative intelligence
A short clip with Mathias Wikström, CEO DOCONOMY #ImpactFinance talking about continuous developmental learning and collaborative intelligence as a competitive advantage in this talk with host Sandja Brügmann in New Global Mind: Leadership for systems transformation. Listen to the full episode here https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xm9MPwdvChzmgfqrxOYYp?si=7b3e6901cb88469f New Global Mind: A video podcast exploring brighter futures through leadership. A new series from The Passion Institute. Each episode explores innovative ideas, wisdom and strategies with cross-disciplinary experts in systems science, strategictransformation, human behavior, consciousness, sustainability, psychology, economics, spirituality, and technology. Host Sandja Brügmann, Founder & CEO of The Passion Institute—a strategic transformation institute—and a global visionary in leadership, engages thought leaders to shape our future. Named a "World's Leadership Guru" by Lederne and 'The Board Whisperer' by leaders, she fosters skills and strategies crucial for the transition.
17 Aug 2025
Teaser: Shaw & Visionary Leadership
A short clip from lifetime achievement awarded systems scientist for Visionary leadership, Alexander Laszlo PhD on the needed abilities for leadership that transforms or transcends current systems, in a talk with host Sandja Brügmann. Full episode available here https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vMjegygWETd07jPWkU7Ze?si=554bd53f6b4a4300 New Global Mind: A video podcast exploring brighter futures through leadership. A new series from The Passion Institute. Each episode explores innovative ideas, wisdom and strategies with cross-disciplinary experts in systems science, strategic transformation, human behavior, consciousness, sustainability, psychology, economics, spirituality, and technology. Host Sandja Brügmann, Founder & CEO of The Passion Institute—a strategic transformation institute—and a global visionary in leadership, engages thought leaders to shape our future. Named a "World's Leadership Guru" by Lederne and 'The Board Whisperer' by leaders, she fosters skills and strategies crucial for the transition.
15 Aug 2025
Anticipatory leadership and futures literacy
In this conversation, Sandja Brügmann, host of New Global Mind and Chief Executive of The Passion Institute, speaks with Erik Korsvik Østergaard on the concept of anticipatory leadership, emphasizing the importance of using anticipation to navigate decision-making and organizational design. He explores how visualization techniques and emotional engagement can enhance futures literacy, enabling leaders to create more authentic and effective strategies. The discussion also highlights the role of facilitation and ecosystem awareness in fostering collaboration and understanding within organizations. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the need for leaders to embrace a holistic approach to leadership that integrates emotional intelligence and foresight. New Global Mind: A video podcast exploring brighter futures through leadership. A new series by The Passion Institute. Each episode explores innovative ideas, wisdom and strategies with cross-disciplinary experts in systems science, strategic transformation, human behavior, consciousness, sustainability, psychology, economics, spirituality, and technology Takeaways -Anticipatory leadership involves using anticipation in decision-making. -Visualization techniques can enhance emotional engagement in leadership. -Facilitation is key to driving futures thinking processes. -Understanding the ecosystem is vital for effective leadership. -Leaders should embrace a holistic approach to leadership. -Emotional impacts from futures thinking include hope, ownership, and agency. -Collaboration and co-creation are essential in leadership. -Listening for emergence can lead to better decision-making. -Futures literacy can be applied in both professional and personal contexts. -The journey of becoming a futures literate leader is ongoing and requires practice. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Anticipatory Leadership 02:02 Horizon Scanning and Sensing Anomalies 04:39 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership 07:25 Futures Literacy and Imagination 09:55 Anticipatory Leadership Defined 15:01 Backcasting and Future Scenarios 21:20 The Mental Game of Archery and Business 21:49 Emotional Impact of Futures Thinking 23:39 Designing Futures: Ownership and Agency 25:41 Facilitation in Futures Literacy 28:17 Understanding Your Ecosystem 31:47 The Relational Space in Leadership 34:10 Authenticity and Futures Literacy 37:01 Creating Trust and Humility in Teams 39:32 Systems Transformation and Leadership Links Link to Erik Korsvik Østergaardon LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkorsvikoestergaard/ Anticipatory Leadership by ErikKorsvik Østergaard https://www.amazon.com/Anticipatory-Leadership-organizations-structures-governance/dp/1915951364 Link to Sandja Brügmann onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandja/ ThePassionInstitute.com About: Erik Korsvik Østergaardis a futures thinker, leadership advisor, speaker and author of 3 books on progressive leadership and organizational design. The most current being Anticipatiory leadership. Founder of Good Morning April, a boutique consultancy, focusing on Futures Thinking and the Future of work, leadership, collaboration, and community. About: SandjaBrügmann, Founder & CEO of The Passion Institute—astrategic transformation institute—a global visionary in leadership and strategic transformation, engages thought leaders and practitioners to shape our collective future. Named one of the "World's Leadership Gurus" by Lederne and known as 'The Board Whisperer' among leaders, she is renowned forher expertise in systems awareness and strategic sustainable transformation. She and team empower forward-thinking organizations and leaders to cultivate the skills and strategies crucial for the transition.
15 Aug 2025
Turning banks into change makers: How personal financial health and well-being and climate literacy help future proof life on planet earth / Case: Doconomy
In this discussion, Sandja Brügmann and Mathias Wikström explore climate anxiety, finance sector's role, and the impact of Doconomy's work. They highlight leadership's importance in crises, partnerships for transformation, and narrative's role in climate action. Cultural shifts for collective responsibility and the future of sustainable leadership are also addressed. New Global Mind: A video podcastexploring brighter futures through leadership. Each episode explores innovative ideas, wisdom and strategies with cross-disciplinary experts in systems science, strategic transformation, human behavior, consciousness, sustainability, psychology, economics, spirituality, and technology Takeaways · 66 to 70 percent are deeply worried about the climate crisis · 48% feel paralyzed and don't know where to start · 44% lack financial tools to take meaningful action · Leadership is crucial in addressing the climate crisis · Banks need to be the hub of the transition · Behavioral science can assist in positive financial habits · The food transition is key for sustainability · Educating the younger generation on finance is essential · Cultural shifts are necessary for collective action · We need to visualize and reward progress made Chapters 00:00 Navigating the Geopolitical Climate and Climate Anxiety 02:41 Understanding Doconomy and Impact Finance 4:03 Impact transaction scoring purchases in CO2 equivalence 4:53 Impact finance: Directing consumption and investments 05:35 The Role of Leadership in Addressing Crises 08:28 Building Partnerships in Finance for Sustainability 11:18 Research Insights on Consumer Behavior and Banking 13:57 Practical Steps for Individuals to Take Action 17:04 The Importance of Narrative in Climate Action 17:17 1.5 ° is a limit, not a target 20:04 Cultural Shifts and Collective Responsibility 22:30 Engaging with Financial Institutions for Change 25:09 Banks, start in the commercial side 25:16 The Future of Sustainable Banking and Consumer Education 27:49 Peer learning is pivotal: Step out of echo chambers, build bridges nor walls 28:36 In times of crisis blend many competencies 28:55 Culture as an accelerating factor Links Doconomy.com (http://doconomy.com/) Mathias Wikström on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathiasw1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathiasw1/) ICJ: World Court says countries are legally obligated to curb emissions, protect climate (Source: UN News (https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/07/1165475)) Sandja Brügmann’s contribution to The Gurubook ‘The future leader is ethical, passionate, bold and driven by purpose. /Free read of article/ https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/the-gurubook/9781351343053/xhtml/chapter38.xhtml (https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/the-gurubook/9781351343053/xhtml/chapter38.xhtml) Sandja Brügmann on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandja/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandja/) ThePassionInstitute.com (http://www.thepassioninstitute.com/) About: Mathias Wikström, founder and CEO of FinTech Doconomy, named among the world’s top Greentech companies 2025 by Time. Mathias Wikström is a Sweden based renowned sustainability business leader in the cross section of Finance, Sustainability and Human Rights. He has received an MBA with honors at Stockholm School of Economics with focus on Leading Innovation, is a 2025 Yale World Fellow, a 2024 IMAGINE Leader and member of the Explorers Club. He is a high scoring speaker at industry summits in Europe, USA, Asia and Latin America as well as with the UN and UNFCCC. About: Sandja Brügmann, Founder & CEO of The Passion Institute—a strategic transformation institute—a global visionary in leadership and strategic transformation, engages thought leaders and practitioners to shape our collective future. Named one of the "World's Leadership Gurus" by Lederne and known as 'The Board Whisperer' among leaders, she is renowned for her expertise in systems awareness and strategic sustainable transformation. She and team empower forward-thinking organizations and leaders to cultivate the skills and strategies crucial for the transition.
15 Aug 2025
Syntony sense: Evolutionary intuition for world changers
In this episode host Sandja Brügmann speaks with world renowned systems scientist, Alexander Laszlo on his latest research on Syntony sense: Evolutionary intuition for world changers. New Global Mind: A video podcast exploring brighter futures through leadership. Each episode explores innovative ideas, wisdom and strategies with cross-disciplinary experts in systems science, strategic transformation, human behavior, consciousness, sustainability, psychology, economics, spirituality, and technology 00:00 Introduction to New Global Mind, Alexander Laszlo and Syntony Sense 02:12 Flute by Alexander Laszlo 03:40 Diving into the topic of Syntony sense and Evolutionary intuition 09:55 Understanding Evolutionary Intuition 19:25 The Five Spheres of Syntony 28:33 Collective Intelligence and Leadership 30:59 Flourishing Relationships and Sustainability 31:28 Emergence of Syntony and Life-Affirming Engagement 32:34 Shifting Perspectives: From Self-Centered to Reciprocal Relationships 34:48 Navigating Organizational Change: From Pre-active to Proactive 37:29 Anti-Fragility: Thriving in Change 39:00 Transcending Conditioning: The Path to Self-Transcendence 39:42 Creating Nurturing Spaces for Growth 40:58 Three components of Living Systems 42:49 Organizational maturation levels 44:06 Celebrating Life and Potential in Leadership About: Alexander Laszlo is a world recognized systems scientist, known for his work on systems theories and "education ecosystems". Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Visionary Leadership, Laszlo was the 57th President of the International Society for the Systems Sciences (ISSS), President of the Board of Directors of the Bertalanffy Center for the Study of Systems Science (BCSSS), Director of research at the Laszlo Institute of New Paradigm Research (LINPR), currently Doctoral Faculty in Sustainability Leadership at Fielding Graduate University. With his research and work Alexander Laszlo has delivered outstanding contributions in the fields of leadership, systemic innovation, and sustainability. You can connect with Alexander Laszlo on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderlaszlo/) & website (https://alexanderlaszlo.net/). About: Sandja Brügmann, Founder & CEO of The Passion Institute—a strategic transformation institute—a global visionary in leadership and strategic transformation, engages thought leaders and practitioners to shape our collective future. Named one of the "World's Leadership Gurus" by Lederne and known as 'The Board Whisperer' among leaders, she is renowned for her expertise in systems awareness and strategic sustainable transformation. As the founder and Chief Executive of The Passion Institute, she and team empowerforward-thinking organizations and leaders to cultivate the skills and strategies crucial for the transition. You can find more about us at www.ThePassionInstitute.com (http://www.ThePassionInstitute.com) You can connect with Sandja Brügmann on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandja/)
13 Aug 2025
Teaser: Anticipatory Leadership: Using the Future
Host Sandja Brügmann in session with Erik Korsvik Østergaard, Leadership Advisor and CEO Good Morning April teaser clip from the full session *New Global Mind: Anticipatory Leadership and Futures Literacy* to release August 15. New Global Mind: A video podcast exploring brighter futures through leadership. Each episode explores innovative ideas, wisdom and strategies with cross-disciplinary experts in systems science, strategic transformation, human behavior,consciousness, sustainability, psychology, economics, spirituality, and technology. Show Notes: It's the leadership trade and leadership skill where we discuss what we assume when we make decisions, when we talk about strategic choices, when we invest time and money, attention in something. When we try to maybe not predict, but at least tellstories about what could unfold or how things could unfold with the futures and with the scenarios and with the organizational decisions that we are going to make. That is anticipatory leadership. And it's an augmentation. It's not areplacement of strategic or classical leadership. It's an augmentation. So they need to work together both that kind of Well, the Anticipatory leadership is also in the areaof sensing and they have to augment each other, the classical and the foresight. Foresight is part of anticipatory leadership. So it's an umbrella term for imagining things that could happen so that we can make decisions today. And that's called using the future. Full episode release on August 15, 2025Host Sandja Brügmann, Founder & CEO of The Passion Institute—a strategic transformation institute—a global visionary in leadership and strategic transformation, engages thought leaders and practitioners to shape our collective future. Namedone of the "World's Leadership Gurus" by Lederne and known as 'The Board Whisperer' among leaders, she is renowned for her expertise in systems awareness and strategic sustainable transformation. As the founder and Chief Executive of The Passion Institute, she and team empower forward-thinkingorganizations and leaders to cultivate the skills and strategies crucial for the transition. // Please share with your interested friends and colleagues, give a like, and subscribe to this podcast channel, and join a collective of world changers! Help us spread the word. We appreciate it. You can find more about us at www.ThePassionInstitute.com
4 Aug 2025
Teaser clip: Leadership Crisis: Addressing Global Challenges
Host of New Global Mind, Sandja Brügmann speaks with Mathias Wikström , founder and CEO of FinTech Doconomy, named among the world’s top Greentech companies 2025 by Time. Mathias Wikström is a Sweden based renowned sustainability business leader in the cross section of Finance, Sustainability and Human Rights. Show Notes: Even the most ignorant can't ignore the crisis and the consequences that we're already seeing. But is it really a climate crisis or a plastic crisis or a biodiversity crisis? I believe it is a leadership crisis. And that's where you guys come in. We're not lacking the data. We're not lacking the tech. And to be fair, we're not even lacking the funding if the funding knew what to do. We're lacking the leadership. And as long as the leadership is not in place in regards to addressing this, think frustration is going to go up. Frustration is going to lead to conflict and conflict might lead to friction and friction toviolence. And we just don't want to go down that road. The only way to address this crisis is together. It's not the... It's not a one man band can fix everything. Technology and AI is not going to save us. It's tools that might work well for us, but we need leadership. That's what we need to look for. The full session will be live on August 15. Subscribe to this channel, so you can find us again, please like and share with interested friends and colleagues, we’d appreciate it. Join us to be part of a collective of world changers!
1 Aug 2025
Teaser: From Bounce Back to Bounce Forward
Host Sandja Brügmann in session with Dr. Alexander Laszlo, world recognized Systems Scientist on his latest work 'Synthony Sense and Evolutionary Intuition for World Changers'. The full episode will release on August 15. Show Notes: Well, resilience keeps bouncing back. It's cool and it's good. But how do you bounce forward? There's the transcendence component, right? Because bouncing back is resilience is great. There's a lot of regeneration is the big thing these days. How do you maintain a healthy organ... Very important. Healthy environments, resilience and regeneration. But in order to be a game changer and not just play within the bounds of the system, you have to be willing to dream about what could we be? Where's the next evolutionary path that we could go to?Where's the next stage of our corporation, of our company, of our society? And then dream into that, sense into that as well, because it's not just fantasy dreaming, but it's also saying, this could work. Then you get things, you get the solar pump visions, get things that people that 10 years ago were not evenimaginable. //// Please share with interested friends and colleagues, give it a like, and subscribe to this podcast channel, so you can find us again and help spread the word. We appreciate it. You can find more about us www.ThePassionInstitute.com
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