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In this episode, Chris Horne, CEO of Azets Group, reflects on what it really means to lead a people-first, tech-enabled accountancy group at scale. From fast-tracked digitisation in the pandemic to scaling across eight countries through selective M&A, Chris explains why alignment beats speed alone - because direction builds an army, not crowd control. The future of accountancy, Chris argues, is ‘full stack', with AI for insight and benchmarking, humans for trust and relationships, and culture as the connective tissue. Looking ahead to 2026 with optimism, Chris reinforces a leadership philosophy that doubles as Azets' competitive edge: purpose, people, performance. In that order. Great data needs great people to deliver it, and sustainable growth starts with a story everyone can genuinely believe and repeat. +++ Fresh Perspectives is the business podcast from Azets – where advisers, experts, and leaders share fresh thinking to help you move forward with confidence. Each episode explores real-world challenges and opportunities for business owners and entrepreneurs, from finance and growth to leadership and technology. Formerly Bang The Drum, the show continues Azets' commitment to sharing practical advice, new ideas, and inspiring stories from across the business community. This podcast has featured at #1 in the Apple Podcast charts for Management podcasts and #19 in the Apple Podcasts charts for Business podcasts. Follow and subscribe to Fresh Perspectives on your favourite player, leave a review and share it with others who you think might enjoy it. Find more about Azets at www.azets.com. Contact us at podcast@azets.co.uk.
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On this week's show, we are joined by Chris Horne and Lynda Mandolyn from the Portland Maine garage rockers Tiger Bomb. We talk about how the band formed, their two fabulous albums(Uproar, Sugar Buzz), and their upcoming trip to Spain and more. We also talk a bit about Chris' former band The Brood, who will be re-forming for a reunion show with Melanie Vammen(The Pandoras) on keys. Its a groovy time. Music Milquetoast & Co "Cigarette Burns"(theme song) Tiger Bomb "Sugar Buzz" Tiger Bomb "Astro Girl" This episode was supported by Baby Loves Loves Tacos(Pittsburgh PA), Joe's Albums(Worcester/Northampton MA), and Studio Float Audio. Contact: twistedrico@gmail.com Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico is brought to you by Light Street Media(Denver Colorado). Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twistedrico Keep The Rock N Roll Alive. #TigerBomb #PortlandMaine #BlowingSmokewithTwistedRico