Leadership through history, human behaviour, and hard miles
Geopolitics is endlessly fascinating. Some countries have flourished for a long time, while others have faltered. Some have enjoyed periods of growth only to later decline. Many have tried to explain these patterns through geography, history, culture, education, or access to resources. Economists Daron Acemoglu of MIT and James Robinson of Harvard explored these questions
Yesterday, Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996, passed away at the age of 92. As Finance Minister, he spearheaded the economic reforms of 1991 that set India on a path of sustained growth, averaging over 6% for three decades and lifting millions out of
Corporate leaders often find themselves consumed by the immediate demands of their business environment—market share, growth, and stock performance. While these metrics are important and shape specific behaviors, they are often guided by historical norms and typically have limited impact on the broader external environment. However, times change. Markets evolve, priorities shift, and competition transforms.