leadership
The Unlikely Guru: What the World of Finance Can Learn from a Union Boss’s Playbook
Can a straight-talking union leader teach the C-suite about leadership? Discover the surprising lessons finance can learn from Mick Lynch’s powerful style.
From Open Mics to Opening Bells: The Unexpected Parallels Between Stand-Up Comedy and Financial Success
Discover the surprising parallels between stand-up comedy and high finance, and how skills from the stage can boost success in investing and leadership.
The Silent Killer of Ambition: Why We Need to Break the Stigma of Financial Illiteracy
A deep dive into the cultural stigma of financial illiteracy, its impact on business and investing, and how fintech can both help and hinder our progress.
Mutual Admiration or Misguided Practice? Redefining Success in Modern Finance
The line between “mutual admiration” and casual sexism in finance isn’t just an HR issue—it’s a critical factor impacting performance, risk, and profit.
The BBC’s Billion-Pound Blind Spot: Why Its Next Leader Must Be a Finance Pro
The BBC is a cultural icon and a global business. It’s time its leadership structure reflected this reality. A radical change is needed.
The $300 Billion Meeting Problem: How One CEO’s War on Wasted Time is a Major Signal for Investors
Mike Henry, CEO of BHP, is tackling the corporate curse of pointless meetings, a move with profound implications for productivity, finance, and investing.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Royal Lesson in Strategy from Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II’s words on acknowledging the past offer a powerful framework for leadership in finance, investing, and navigating economic turmoil.
The Exclamation Point Paradox: Are You Over-Investing in Punctuation?
Is the exclamation mark a career killer or a key communication tool? We decode the new rules of digital punctuation for professionals in finance and beyond.
The Great Man Effect: Why Your Investment Strategy Is No Match for a Single Leader
Once dismissed, the “Great Man theory” of history is back, proving one leader can override economic models and reshape markets. Here’s what it means for you.
Beyond the Punchline: What Tim Robinson’s ‘The Chair Company’ Teaches the World of Finance
Tim Robinson’s new HBO show is more than comedy; it’s a satirical lens on corporate culture, behavioral finance, and the irrationality driving our economy.