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The Reaction Tax: Why Finding Out Too Late Is Costing Your Company

Episode 189 · August 3rd, 2026 · 33 mins 56 secs

About this Episode

This episode explores the reaction tax, a concept describing the hidden costs businesses pay when decision windows close before leadership sees the warning signs. Thomas DeFabrizio, CFO of Impellam Group Americas, walks through the KPIs, shared definitions, and compensation strategies financial leaders can use to move from reactive firefighting to proactive, future-focused leadership, along with how AI and outcome-based business models are reshaping finance.