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  • Authentic Writing in the Age of AI

    Authentic Writing in the Age of AI

    Who owns the thought? I have been turning a particular question over in my mind for a little while now, although it was Substack’s recent announcement that finally persuaded me to put pen to paper. Their new feature allows readers to see whether an article was written by AI or by a human, and my…

  • The Virtue of Restraint: Why the Best Leaders Are Custodians First

    The Virtue of Restraint: Why the Best Leaders Are Custodians First

    Leadership is often associated with visible change, but lasting impact may come from knowing when not to act. Drawing on experience at Soldo and reflections inspired by CFO Andy Mullineaux, this article explores why stewardship, curiosity and restraint are among a leader’s most valuable qualities.

  • Modern Finance Leadership: Behaviour change is the real finance challenge now.

    Modern Finance Leadership: Behaviour change is the real finance challenge now.

    Cost-cutting may have eased, but modern finance leadership now faces a deeper challenge: shaping behaviour, trust and control in fast-moving European organisations. Over the past year, I have found myself thinking more deliberately about what modern finance leadership really requires, because although the headlines are calmer than they were during the crisis years, the underlying…