The Self Aware Leader with Jason Rigby Why Economic Policy Destroys Leadership Wealth | $15B Bay Street Insider Reveals All
Most leaders think they're building wealth. Bay Street veteran Paul Musson says the system is quietly stealing it from them—and from future generations.
After managing over $15 billion for one of Canada's largest investment firms, Paul pulls back the curtain on how central banks, housing policy, and inflation create fake prosperity, immoral wealth transfers, and a rigged game for emerging leaders.
In this episode, we unpack the core ideas from his book "Capital Offence: Why Some Benefit at Your Expense" and translate them into practical leadership and investment wisdom you can use right now.
In this conversation, you'll learn:
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How to spot the difference between real capital creation and fake wealth effects
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Why central bank policies quietly transfer wealth from the young to the old
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The crucial distinction between money vs. capital every leader must grasp
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How housing bubbles destroy opportunity for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs
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Why inflation acts as a hidden tax on savers, builders, and business owners
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How "something for nothing" economic myths trap even well-intentioned policymakers
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Why today's monetary system fuels division, resentment, and social breakdown
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How to build antifragile leadership and business strategies in manipulated markets
About Paul Musson Paul Musson spent three decades on Bay Street, managing more than $15B as head of the Ivy investment team and a former McKinsey Investments executive. His work focuses on exposing how modern economic policy creates artificial wealth, hidden transfers, and generational injustice. 👉 Book: Capital Offence: Why Some Benefit at Your Expense 👉 Website: paddingtoncapitalmgmt.com 👉 Weekly blog: "Paul Political Economy"