News & Discussion

Chaos, crisis, and hope

As I arrived at last Wednesday’s gathering, the (UK) government was collapsing. Over 50 ministers had resigned. Political journalists were...

What DAOs teach us

Don’t invest in something you don’t understand. That’s one of the most enduring – and soundest –  investment principles. Incomprehension...

Climate gloom – from chair action to share action

June 2022 Not a good month for those who worry about climate. We learned that the warming of the Northern...

Lazy labels about business purpose fuel the indignation industry

Talking recently to a small group of senior leaders, I realised that most of them were still at school when...

Stuart Kirk – an investment intermediary handicapped by his education

‘Who cares if Miami is going to be 6 foot under water. Amsterdam has been for centuries and it is a...

The Bewilderment Brew – how technology, privatisation and outsourcing combined can make life hard for customers

Sad as it may sound, some of the funniest conversations I’ve had recently have been about car parking at our...

What would make us proud of our country?

Travelers arriving at Liverpool St station in London see a memorial to the Kindertransport. In 1938 and 1939, ten thousand...

Trust and Russian money – Time for the city to Look in the mirror?

I’ve just read Catherine Belton’s excellent book ‘Putin’s People – how the KGB took back Russia and then took on...

Deplorable Owners – how to deal with football’s tainted inheritance

‘The Battle of the Deplorable Owners’ took place on 13 March 2022 - a Premier League match between Chelsea,  owned...

Culture – the gaping hole that undermines B Corp’s credibility

It was a pleasant evening with friends. Next to me was the long-retired founder of a business that I admire....