Host Sandja Brügmann in session with Kasper Bjørkskov, systems thinker, activist and founder No Objectives

The concept of efficiency, how much one can accomplish per unit of time or per dollar requires a quantitative numerator as well as a denominator. It requires a metric, therefore it tells us nothing about the result, we cannot quantify or measure.When we gear our society around efficiency, we produce more and more of the measurable, while the immeasurable, the qualitative and the things we don't think we're to measure drain away. And bedazzled by quantitative abundance, wemight not be able to see what we lost, but we definitely can feel its absence. And I think that is such a good explanation for how we got here, because we live in a system where we want to quantify everything. It's a system built on science and science needs to be backed by data and data needs to be able to be replicated in order to become science.Kasper Benjamin Reimer Bjørkskov is an architect, author, scientist and activist focused on turning minority insights into majority actions, making sustainability and social change accessible to all. He blends architecture, climate science, andregenerative economy to simplify complex problems into innovative, practical solutions. He is the founder and managing director of the non-profit No Objectives.

New Global Mind: Exploring brighter futures through leadership. A new video podcast series from The Passion Institute. Each episode explores innovative ideas, wisdom andstrategies 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—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. She and team empower forward-thinking organizations and leaders to cultivate the skills and strategies crucial for the transition.

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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.

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.

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/

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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.

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

Mathias Wikström on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathiasw1/

ICJ: World Court says countries are legally obligated to curb emissions, protect climate (Source: UN News)

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

Sandja Brügmann on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandja/

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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.

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 & website.

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

You can connect with Sandja Brügmann on LinkedIn

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.

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