Why Skills-First Leadership Is Replacing the Ivy League Playbook in the C-Suite
05/23/2025
No Comments
The old prestige pyramid—where Ivy League degrees and blue-chip consulting backgrounds paved the way to the CEO seat—is cracking.
June 01, 2021: -An illegal bitcoin mine has been found by police in the U.K. looking for a cannabis farm.
On Thursday, the mine located in an industrial unit on the outskirts of the English city of Birmingham stole thousands of pounds worth of electricity from the mains supply, West Midlands Police said.
Police searched the unit in Sandwell on the back of intelligence that led them to believe it was used as a cannabis farm.
Many people visited the unit at various points of the day, police said, adding lots of wiring and ventilation ducts visible. A police drone also detected a lot of heat that came from the building.
These are all “classic signs” of a cannabis farm, police said. However, officers found a bank of around 100 computers and zero cannabis on entering the building.
“It’s certainly not what we were expecting,” Jennifer Griffin, Sandwell police sergeant, said.
“It had all the hallmarks of a cannabis cultivation set-up, and I believe it’s only the second like crypto mine we’ve encountered in the West Midlands.”
Bitcoin miners use purpose-built computers to solve complex mathematical equations that enable a bitcoin transaction to go through effectively. The miners are awarded for their efforts in the digital currency.
However, the entire process is incredibly energy-intensive because of the amount of power used by computers. Bitcoin has a carbon footprint comparable to that of New Zealand annually, which produces 36.95 megatons of CO2, according to Digiconomist.
“My understanding is that mining for cryptocurrency is not itself illegal but abstracting electricity from the mains supply to power it is,” Griffin said.
The computer equipment has been seized, but they did not arrest.
On Wednesday, the government of Iran announced a ban on mining bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as officials blame the energy-intensive process for blackouts in several Iranian cities.
Globally around 4.5% of all bitcoin mining took place in Iran amid January and April of this year, according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. That put it among the top 10 globally, while China came in first place at nearly 70%.
China’s Inner Mongolia region is planning to ban new cryptocurrency mining projects and shut down existing activity to cut down on the energy-consuming operation.
The old prestige pyramid—where Ivy League degrees and blue-chip consulting backgrounds paved the way to the CEO seat—is cracking.
Loud leaders once ruled the boardroom. Charisma was currency. Big talk drove big valuations.
But the CEOs who make history in downturns aren’t the ones with the deepest cuts
Companies invest millions in leadership development, yet many of their best executives leave within a few years. Why?
The most successful business leaders don’t just identify gaps in the market; they anticipate future needs before anyone else.
With technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and global interconnectedness, the role of business leaders
Investor confidence in France is deteriorating as political gridlock and budgetary uncertainty deepen.
The Fort McMurray First Nation Group of Companies is the wholly owned business entity of Fort McMurray 468 First Nation. It was established in 1987 as Christina River Enterprises, and the organization rebranded as FMFN Group in 2021. Providing Construction, Custodial, Petro-Canada Fuel & Convenience Store, and Transportation services to a broad portfolio of customers, the Group of Companies is creating financial stability and prosperity for the Nation.
Maushum Basu is a visionary leader who inspires his team with a clear, compelling purpose. Unafraid to take calculated risks, he understands that growth often stems from change and innovation. His deep commitment to both Airia Brands, Inc.
When speaking with Martin Paquette, one thing is immediately apparent: he’s honest. His transparency is refreshing. While many shy away from such vulnerability, Paquette sees it as a force to reckon with. The incredible emotional intelligence speaks to years of looking within—it’s also what allows him to acknowledge his mistakes gracefully and use them as opportunities to innovate.
Leave us a message
Subscribe
Fill the form our team will contact you
Advertise with us
Fill the form our team will contact you
