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Ideally, the tribe gathers in a circle around a fire, with a pipe in hand—filled with who knows what. I tried the pipe once. Didn’t like it. So today, I’ll light a Quai D’Orsay 52 cigar and write down the […]

Modern technological innovations are creating unprecedented opportunities for leadership transformation. This paper explores the synthesis of the Japanese concept of shokunin kushitsu (craftsman’s spirit), Renaissance business philosophy, and contemporary Vanguard Leadership concepts to propose that business represents the highest form […]

Five centuries ago, Benedetto Cotrugli wrote The Art of Trade—a Renaissance masterwork that redefined commerce as a virtuous, civilizing force. Trade was not merely barter; it was the craft of linking societies through rules, ethics, and innovation. Today, as trade […]

“Great merchants cannot thrive alone; their power lies in the trusted circles they weave.”— Benedetto Cotrugli, The Art of Trade For eight years, with dedicated partners, I’ve poured time and purpose into HashNET’s critical mission: helping Europe reclaim control of […]

The financial landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution—one that’s reshaping how businesses approach payments, treasury management, and cross-border transactions. At the heart of this transformation is the convergence of neo finance platforms and stablecoins—a powerful combination unlocking new efficiencies and […]

COTRUGLI Business School Acquires International Leadership Journal to Strengthen Its DBA Program and Global Impact Driving Practitioner Education and Academic Excellence At COTRUGLI Business School, we are not driven by prestige for its own sake. We are driven by purpose, […]

The Workforce Paradox in Southeast Europe Across Southeast Europe (SEE), businesses face a puzzling situation. Despite workforce shortages plaguing many sectors, there is growing evidence that traditional workforce planning approaches need complete reimagining. The rise of artificial intelligence and advanced […]