Unprocessed trauma is a governance risk — especially in times of sustained uncertainty. But there is a second, often unspoken dimension of leadership in complexity: the capacity to access deeper judgement, intuition, and purpose — the “hidden chamber” that sits beneath the surface of rational decision-making. In this conversation, Amy Elizabeth Fox, CEO Mobius Executive Leadership and I explore both. We discuss how unprocessed trauma at senior levels manifests as reactivity, short-termism, control dynamics, and fragmented execution — ultimately undermining decision quality, trust, and resilience. And we examine the other side of the equation: how leaders who are internally coherent are better able to access signal in the noise — to sense direction, align action over time, and lead… Read more »

  What really changes when economics and geopolitics rewrite the rules. In this conversation, Michael Kobori and Sandja Brügmann explore how sustainability is evolving amid today’s macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures. Kobori highlights the growing need for sustainability leaders to align their work with core business and financial priorities, the power of collaboration across companies, and the role of innovation in driving systemic change. Drawing on his experience at Starbucks, he also underscores the importance of culture and leadership in embedding sustainability at scale. The discussion closes with a pragmatic yet hopeful outlook, calling for proactive leadership and stronger communities to shape the future of sustainability.   New Global Mind is a video podcast exploring leadership and strategic transition for systems… Read more »

#7 Parenting and Leadership in the Age of AI / New Episode of New Global Mind: Leadership for Systems Transformation podcast / I recently had the pleasure of meeting Léa Peersman in Vienna at the Global Peter Drucker Forum. Her profound insights into AI, leadership, parenting, and the pursuit of “humaning better” resonated deeply with me. Léa’s unique ability to perceive patterns and connections beyond the neurotypical mind was especially striking, and I was delighted to discover that she, like myself, is neurodivergent. I hope you find our podcast conversation as engaging and enlightening as I did. The rapid evolution of AI is far more than a technological advancement—it is a deeply human journey that shapes how we raise children,… Read more »

In this conversation, Sandja Brügmann and Tor Nørretranders discuss the Shifting Baseline Syndrome, which highlights how each generation perceives the present as the norm, often overlooking the changes that have occurred over time. They explore the vital role of elders in society, emphasizing their moral obligation to contribute and share their memories and experiences. The discussion also touches on the importance of community, the gift economy, and the need for conflict resolution skills. Tor introduces the concept of Sinnsro, a state of peace and acceptance, and highlights the significance of small interactions, or Chula Hop moments, in building social bonds. Overall, the conversation advocates for recognizing the value of elders and fostering meaningful connections within communities.   Listen or Watch… Read more »

In this conversation, John Fullerton and Sandja Brügmann explore the urgent need for a reimagined economic and financial system that serves life. They discuss the concept of the polycrisis, which encompasses interconnected crises such as climate change and inequality, and emphasize the importance of shifting worldviews from separation to unity. The dialogue highlights the necessity of effective communication, the role of consciousness in systemic change, and the potential for regenerative economics to align purpose with investment. They also address the challenges of navigating chaos and the importance of finding joy in the transformative work ahead. New Global Mind is a video podcast exploring leadership and strategic transition for systems transformation. The series forms part of New Global Mind — an… Read more »

  Identifying the root cause of a challenge is crucial for implementing effective solutions. In my experience consulting with top leaders, boards, and multi-stakeholder transformation projects, a common obstacle is the inability to pinpoint the underlying cause of the symptoms, thus hindering progress. Einstein’s famous quote perfectly encapsulates this: “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” The climate crisis, mental health crisis, the loneliness pandemic and biodiversity crisis are prime examples of this phenomenon. To overcome these challenges, we must cultivate a New Global Mind—one that sees and senses with depth, intuition, and heightened consciousness. In today’s episode #4, the astute Kasper Benjamin Reimer Bjørkskov joins me as we delve into the tension… Read more »

New Global Mind is a video podcast exploring leadership and strategic transition for systems transformation. The series forms part of New Global Mind — an evolving field of inquiry and strategic sense‑making focused on how societies, organisations, and economies evolve under conditions of complexity. Each episode features cross‑disciplinary conversations with senior leaders and experts across systems science and living systems theory, political economy and finance, human behaviour and decision systems, governance and institutional architecture, and futures literacy and anticipatory thinking. New Global Mind explores how shifts in worldview, governance, and system architecture enable fundamentally new economic, social, and ecological outcomes. Through grounded, in‑depth dialogue, the podcast examines how leadership, cognition, communication, and strategic decision‑making are evolving, and clarifies practical pathways… Read more »

  by SANDJA BRÜGMANN, Originally published in Conscious Company Media. “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” – R. Buckminster Fuller The future of work encourages whole human beings to move toward their highest soulful potential. This requires a drastic redesign of organizations, how we work, and what we recognize as success. It calls on us to move away from control, manipulation, and fear toward cultures that support and foster personal growth, freedom, autonomy, and blossoming of the individual. Leaders operate their businesses within an increasingly complex context of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity). They must navigate resource scarcity, economic polarity, the speed of technological… Read more »

Fremtidens Lederskab ved Sandja Brügmann, MD The Passion Institute i samarbejde med Ledernes Kompetence Center Skab værdi for din organisation med ny viden og konkrete værktøjer til at forstå fremtiden og lede forandringer, vækst og trivsel. Lige nu ændres betingelserne for organisationer, ledere og medarbejdere med stor hast. Det stiller store krav til dig som leder, og det kræver et nyt mindset og en ny måde at lede på. Fremtidens Lederskab klæder dig på til at blive en fremtidsorienteret leder og udvikler dit personlige lederskab, så du kan stå i spidsen for vækst og trivsel i en hastigt foranderlig tid. Du lærer at skabe en kultur, der tager udgangspunkt i tillid, inddragelse og respekt, og som understøtter innovation og høj… Read more »

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