Infantino, Hubris And A $20 Billion Swiss Hiking Club
"The money of FIFA is your money." Gianni Infantino said it in February 2016, addressing the member associations in the hours before they elected him president of FIFA. Last week, UEFA quoted that line back at him. Academics who study football's finances do not agree that the unravelling of the FIFA President’s plans was a victory.
When “Very Good Chance” Moves Markets by Trillions
What, exactly, is a very good chance? Is it 60%? 75%? 90%? The answer is that nobody really agrees. And that shared misunderstanding, multiplied across millions of traders, analysts, diplomats and ordinary citizens, has consequences that range from the financially catastrophic to the culturally misleading.
Why Did Melania Trump’s Documentary Flop (At Least, According To Critics)?
Melania Trump's $75m documentary was met by 6% Rotten Tomatoes reviews from critics. But how much should we trust these reviews?
Should You Ever Tell People They Need To Be Grateful?
Gratitude can motivate, bond, and uplift. But it can also be weaponised, hollowed out, and turned into a form of control. Research shows that gratitude works best when it is freely expressed and modelled from the top. When it is demanded, prescribed, or used to shut down dissent, it often backfires.
The Curious Science of Applause, From Standing Ovations to Polite Clapping
Applause is rarely a simple thumbs-up or thumbs-down. Research shows that it is a structured social act, shaped as much by context and coordination as by conviction. From approval to belonging, when to start and when to stop, we look at the science of applause.
Trump, Greenland And What The Overton Window Teaches MBAs About Strategy
Whether for Trump and Greenland, or Elon Muck and Tesla shareholders, the Overton Window operates as a strategic mechanism, How can business schools better equip future leaders to recognise and ethically deploy it in strategy and negotiation.
Flattery Works… Until It Doesn’t – Why Being Candid With Leaders Matters
Despite being vocal in his disagreement with the US President, Zohran Mamdani's meeting with Donald Trump last month was unexpectedly friendly. We explore why endless flattery may leave a greater sour taste than critique...
The Baby Billionaire Fund: How a 4.5% Gift Could Reboot America’s Future
What if the solution to America’s demographic funk isn’t just policy tweaks or tax credits, but something far more audacious and surprisingly simple? imagine a version of America where the wealthiest citizens chip in to help the next generation start not just at zero, but with genuine financial lift-off.