Fearless Thinkers

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Fearless Thinkers

The Fearless Thinkers podcast, hosted by Rick Cheatham, personalizes BTS’s perspective on the people side of strategy. Fearless Thinkers is produced by Nicole Hernandez, Taylor Hale and Aron Towner. Special thanks to Joe Holeman, Chris Goodnow, Meghan McGrath, and Roanne Neuwirth for their invaluable help.

  1. Why AI experiments are key to workplace learning

    1D AGO

    Why AI experiments are key to workplace learning

    Rebecca Stern, Head of Learning at Udemy, discusses how her team is using AI to build a stronger learning culture. From skills mapping to hands-on experimentation, Rebecca shares how Udemy is helping employees get comfortable with AI, stay curious, and build the skills they need to grow. Listen now! For a transcript, click here.

    17 min
  2. Built to shift: How great organizations move with the moment

    JUN 2

    Built to shift: How great organizations move with the moment

    In the debut of our new Quarterly Fearless Thinkers CEO Mini-Series, BTS CEO Jessica Skon brings you inside the conversations she’s having with today's Fortune 500 executives on what it will really take to lead through the seismic shifts ahead. Join host Rick Cheatham for a peer-to-peer conversation you won’t want to miss.

    29 min
  3. Undiscovered Country | The insight-driven leader: How analytics unlocks business potential

    MAY 5

    Undiscovered Country | The insight-driven leader: How analytics unlocks business potential

    In this episode of Undiscovered Country, host Peter Mulford is joined by Jenny Dearborn, Chief People Strategy Officer at BTS, to explore how data analytics is transforming leadership. Jenny shares how HR leaders can leverage insights from data to drive business outcomes, develop future-ready talent, and create a culture of agility. Tune in to learn how analytics can unlock untapped business potential and empower leaders. Listen now!

    49 min
  4. Thriving through change: How HR leaders can build a future-ready workforce

    MAR 30

    Thriving through change: How HR leaders can build a future-ready workforce

    Join host Rick Cheatham in this episode of Fearless Thinkers as he talks with Richard Hargreaves, Managing Director at Corporate Research Forum (CRF), about how HR leaders can build a future-ready workforce in times of uncertainty. They discuss the importance of focusing on critical roles, prioritizing impact, and staying agile amidst disruption. Tune in to hear practical advice on how HR can prepare organizations for the challenges ahead. Listen now!

    20 min
  5. Future-back thinking: The roadmap to effective leadership profiles

    MAR 11

    Future-back thinking: The roadmap to effective leadership profiles

    Join host Rick Cheatham in this episode of Fearless Thinkers as he sits down with Matt Tonken, a leader in BTS's Assessment practice, to explore the power of "future-back thinking" in creating frameworks for leadership success. They explore how organizations can build "success profiles" by imagining future scenarios and preparing leaders with the skills and mindsets necessary for those challenges. Tune in to learn how to create leadership frameworks that stand the test of time. Listen now!

    13 min

  6. MAR 5

    Undiscovered Country | Future Focus: A Look Beyond with Peter Mulford and Peter Coffee

    Tune into this exclusive repost of the HIKE2 webinar featuring Peter Mulford and Peter Coffee, VP for Strategic Research at Salesforce. In this insightful session, they dive into the game-changing role of AI in transforming industries. From the shift to edge devices and AI’s impact on the future of work, to the rise of quantum computing—discover how these groundbreaking technologies are fueling innovation and reshaping the business landscape. Don’t miss out—listen now!

    1h 3m
  7. Transforming the future of work: AI’s impact on leadership and innovation

    FEB 13

    Transforming the future of work: AI’s impact on leadership and innovation

    Join Rick Cheatham in this insightful episode of Fearless Thinkers as he talks with Peter about the transformational power of AI in business. They dive into the three key phases organizations go through when adopting AI—awareness, experimentation, and impact—and how they can successfully navigate each stage. From shifting mindsets to embracing AI as a virtual teammate, Peter shares how organizations can move from experimentation to scaling AI for real impact. Learn about the mindset shifts necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and unlock new opportunities for business growth. Listen now!

    17 min
  8. Undiscovered Country | Navigating the future: smart cities and autonomous vehicles with Prof. Alejandro Lozano Robledo

    JAN 24

    Undiscovered Country | Navigating the future: smart cities and autonomous vehicles with Prof. Alejandro Lozano Robledo

    In this episode Peter speaks with Professor Alejandro Lozano Robledo. He is the Director of Future Mobility Design Lab at UC Digital Futures and Mobility Systems Design Professor University of Cincinnati. He’s a proven innovator with a record of successful collaborations, including with Boeing, NASA, the U.S. Department of Transportation, Hyundai, and MIT. During our conversation we discuss the future of cities and mobility, the shift from car ownership to a subscription-based models, the implications of autonomous vehicle technology on various industries, the potential of level 5 automation and mobility as a service by 2040. the challenges of energy paradigm shift in the mobility industry, and other topics.

    43 min
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The Fearless Thinkers podcast, hosted by Rick Cheatham, personalizes BTS’s perspective on the people side of strategy. Fearless Thinkers is produced by Nicole Hernandez, Taylor Hale and Aron Towner. Special thanks to Joe Holeman, Chris Goodnow, Meghan McGrath, and Roanne Neuwirth for their invaluable help.

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  • Creator
    BTS
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © BTS
  • Show Website
    Fearless Thinkers

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