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Thinkers & Ideas

BCG Henderson Institute
Leadership
Sustainability
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Economics
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Technology
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Innovation
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Public Policy
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Investment Management
Global Economy
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Inspiring and thought-provoking conversations with leading thinkers about influential ideas on business, technology, economics, and science. Hosted by Nikolaus Lang and Adam Job. For more ideas and inspiration, sign up to receive BHI INSIGHTS, our monthly newsletter, and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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In this special episode, Rich Lesser, BCG’s global chair, and Martin Reeves, former chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, reflect on the shocks and surprises that shaped the first half of the decade and what they reveal about the future. They expl... more

In The Transformation Economy: Guiding Customers to Achieve Their Aspirations, B. Joseph Pine II argues that an economic shift is underway, in which transformations—not commodities, goods, services, or experiences—will become the highest form of valu... more

In The Doom Loop: Why the World Economic Order Is Spiraling into Disorder, Eswar Prasad argues that we are caught in a destructive feedback loop between economics, domestic politics, and geopolitics.

Prasad is a professor of Trade Policy and Economi... more

In The New Geography of Innovation: The Global Contest for Breakthrough Technologies, Mehran Gul examines how innovation works in different countries around the globe—diving deep into the ecosystems that produce great technology companies.

Gul is a ... more

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Recent Guests

Rich Lesser
Global Chair of BCG
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Martin Reeves
Chair of the BCG Henderson Institute
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Episode: BHI Presents: Winning the Rest of the 20s
Eswar Prasad
Tolani Senior Professor of Trade Policy at Cornell University; Senior Fellow at Brookings Institution
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Episode: The Doom Loop with Eswar Prasad
Mehran Gul
Author of 'The New Geography of Innovation', exploring global innovation ecosystems
Episode: The New Geography of Innovation with Mehran Gul
Dani Rodrik
Ford Foundation Professor of International Political Economy at Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World with Dani Rodrik
Ranjay Gulati
Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Episode: How to Be Bold with Ranjay Gulati
Mike Bird
Wall Street editor at The Economist and author of The Land Trap
The Economist
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John Cassidy
Staff writer at The New Yorker and author of several acclaimed books
The New Yorker
Episode: Capitalism and its Critics with John Cassidy
Dr. Nicholas Wright
Neuroscientist researching the brain, technology, and security, advising the Pentagon
University College London, Georgetown University, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: Warhead with Dr. Nicholas Wright

Hosts

Nikolaus Lang
Host of Thinkers & Ideas Podcast
Adam Job
Senior Director at the BCG Henderson Institute

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • Get an education in business strategy

    This podcast is like taking a strategy class in a top business school, only better because you’re getting a huge variety of top thinkers to teach the class. Reeves, himself a top-rated strategy thinker and writer, gets the most out of his guests for a simple reasons that eludes many other podcasts: he actually reads the books before he interviews, and you can tell. For those interested in business strategy (and adjacent topics) this is probably the best podcast out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    strategistpcs
    United States2 years ago
  • One of the best

    This podcast is one of the best at addressing the biggest issues shaping businesses and the world. Low key approach but expertly done. Martin Reeves is a top notch interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dastorino
    United States5 years ago
  • Audio Quality

    Contents are great, speakers audio quality not much.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    pacheco.hugo
    Brazil6 years ago

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Polished, depth-driven interviews with top thinkers.
Audio quality is sometimes uneven; overall production remains solid and informative.
Excellent for strategic and big-picture insights.

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BHI Presents: Winning the Rest of the 20s
Q: What should leaders do today to future-proof their organizations?
Institutionalize resilience through preparedness, rapid learning, and a proactive reimagination of business models, while building trust and embracing AI as a core capability to drive future value rather than just a tool.
BHI Presents: Winning the Rest of the 20s
Q: Which areas did you miss in your original predictions, and how would you revise going forward?
We missed exogenous shocks and the rapid, broad-reaching impact of technology and social dynamics. Going forward, we'd emphasize more on geopolitical risk, social cohesion, and the human side of AI-driven change, plus a stronger focus on developing a new playbook for exploration and experimentation.
BHI Presents: Winning the Rest of the 20s
Q: What were you looking to capture in the Winning the 20s framework, and how has that perspective held up?
We aimed to identify core trends like resilience, AI, and shifts in work and society, to guide leadership priorities. While some specifics evolved, the overarching insights about the pace of change and the need for adaptable strategies largely held up, though the magnitude and speed of shifts, especially in AI, were underestimated.
Flourish with Daniel Coyle
Q: What can leaders do to create conditions for flourishing?
Leaders should create structures that encourage meaningful conversations and moments of stillness.
Flourish with Daniel Coyle
Q: How do you define flourishing?
Flourishing is joyful, meaningful growth shared, and it's tied to community rather than individual performance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thinkers & Ideas

What is Thinkers & Ideas about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Thoughtful, ideas-forward conversations with leading thinkers across business, economics, technology, and science. Episodes regularly explore global trends, innovation ecosystems, organizational behavior, geopolitics, and policy, often featuring authors, professors, and seasoned journalists. The show tends to attract listeners who want sophisticated, well-researched perspectives and actionable takeaways from top minds, with a strong emphasis on how big ideas translate into business strategy and public policy. Noteworthy are the high-caliber guests (e.g., economists, strategists, and authors) and the host pairing that blends rigorous analysis with practical business implications, making it a solid fit for listeners seeking depth and new fram... more

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