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By the time you reach senior levels, one thing is usually true: You’ve learned to trust your judgement. It’s what got you there. It’s what others rely on. It’s what you’re paid for. And most of the time, it works. Until it starts to feel heavier. Not dramatically. Not in a way that signals failure, just heavier than it used to. When that happens, most leaders assume the issue is internal. They see fatigue, overload, and often, a lack of focus. Sometimes also doubt. That inter

Credit Suisse did not collapse because it suddenly ran out of capital. It collapsed when confidence collapsed faster than stability could be demonstrated. That distinction matters. In banking, capital is a buffer. It absorbs losses, and it signals resilience. But capital alone does not stabilise a system. Confidence does. The financial system runs on belief. Depositors must believe their money is safe. Counterparties must believe obligations will be honoured. Markets must bel