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Beyond the Ivy Tower: What Europe’s Top Business Schools Reveal About the Future of Finance and Leadership
An in-depth analysis of Europe’s top business schools, revealing key trends in finance, fintech, and leadership that are shaping the future of the global economy.
King Canute’s Modern Tides: Navigating Crypto, Climate Change, and the Limits of Control
Inspired by King Canute, we explore how leaders should navigate the unstoppable tides of crypto and climate change—not with futile commands, but with wisdom.
The Credibility Gap: Why What Governments and Companies *Do* Matters More Than What They *Say*
Inconsistency between words and actions isn’t just a political issue; it’s a major risk for the economy, investors, and business leaders. Here’s why.
From Community Exchange to Global Economy: The Untapped Financial Power of the Circular Model
A local freecycle event offers a powerful glimpse into the circular economy, a disruptive model reshaping finance, investing, and global economic strategy.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Victorian Asylum’s Guide to the Modern Economy
A 19th-century asylum’s archives reveal a timeless link between economic distress and mental health, offering crucial lessons for modern finance and investing.
The Summers-Epstein Nexus: A Sobering Lesson in Reputational Risk for Finance and Leadership
Larry Summers’ suspension of teaching at Harvard amidst an Epstein probe offers a stark lesson on reputational risk for finance and business leaders.
The Summers-Epstein Probe: A High-Stakes Test of Integrity for Harvard and Global Finance
Harvard’s new probe into Larry Summers’ Epstein emails is a critical lesson in reputational risk, governance, and the evolving standards of accountability.
An Unprecedented Apology: What the White House-Hyundai Incident Reveals About the Future of US Investing
A White House apology to Hyundai over a supplier raid reveals a high-stakes balancing act between US law and its multi-billion dollar economic strategy.
The Wildcat Economy: What Rewilding Britain Teaches Us About High-Risk Investing and Systemic Change
The reintroduction of wildcats to the UK offers a powerful metaphor for finance, investing, and systemic risk in the modern economy.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Why a Local Supermarket is a Blueprint for the Future of Finance and Investing
A local supermarket’s innovative model is more than charity; it’s a blueprint for the future of impact investing, finance, and sustainable economics.
Lula’s High-Wire Act: Balancing Brazil’s Climate Goals with a Multi-Billion Dollar Oil Bet
Brazil’s President Lula champions climate action while overseeing a massive oil expansion. Can this high-stakes economic paradox succeed?
The Unraveling of an Legacy: Lawrence Summers, Epstein, and the High Price of Association in Modern Finance
Lawrence Summers’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein offer a stark lesson on reputation risk, governance, and the high price of association in modern finance.