Leadership

How Processes Took Me From An 80-Hour To A 14-Hour Workweek

July 27, 2021

Alister Esam, innovator, investor and CEO, explains how he was able to transform both his old company and his life through developing and applying processes. As the ultimate driver of high standards, inevitably you’re drawn into correcting and spotting little things day-to-day. You probably set reminders to check up on the jobs you want to […]

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Back To The Office? 10 Books To Help CEOs Thrive In The New World Of Work

July 27, 2021

The past 18 months have forced countless organisations around the world to change the way they work day-to-day, and for many, it seems the workplace as we once knew it has been transformed forever. So, as lockdown restrictions begin to lift in some countries, there is some debate about whether teams really should return to […]

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Making Workshops Work

July 22, 2021

Dr Penny Pullan, Author of "Making Workshops Work: Creative Collaboration for Our Time", explains how workshops can build on the best practices of the past as well as overcome new barriers. During lockdowns, huge numbers of staff learned how to use virtual technology to interact with colleagues. The only way of meeting was via technology. […]

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Exxon Mobil Appoints First Woman To Management Committee

July 22, 2021

Mikell’s appointment as CFO and senior vice president follows a shakeup of Exxon’s board by activist investor Engine No.1 due to concerns over the energy giant’s corporate culture and its financial performance. Mikells will be the first woman and outsider to join Exxon Mobil’s management committee. Mikells is set to join Exxon from September after […]

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From The Source: My Tips To Encourage Young Female Leaders

July 21, 2021

Cheri Beranek, President and CEO of Clearfield, shares her tips to encourage young women to make it to the top. Women have come a long way since the right to vote in 1920. Many women, myself included, have risen into positions of authority and leadership — in government, entertainment, and business — that would have […]

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Returning To Work 2021: Implementing A Risk Management Strategy With The Employee In Mind

July 20, 2021

Corinne Spencer and Antwoin Wall detail the importance of implementing a risk management strategy in the new world of work. For many, if not all employers, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of the workplace. Companies such as Facebook and Twitter have elected to transition to a full “work from home” business model for […]

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7 Hobbies That Can Make You A Better Boss

July 20, 2021

Being the perfect boss isn’t easy. You have to find the perfect balance of positive encouragement, communication, and discipline. For some people, management courses provide an excellent way to improve skills. However, if you don’t find that you get anything from courses, you can try to improve your skills through your hobbies. That’s right, certain […]

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Listening Across Your Whole Organisation

July 19, 2021

Leadership communication expert Janie Van Hool explains the importance of listening as a business leader. It’s 09.00hrs on a Thursday morning and I arrive at the reception of a well-known bank for my conference presentation coaching session with the CEO. Passing the time as I wait to be called up to the executive floor, I […]

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Business Leadership Lessons From Gareth Southgate

July 16, 2021

In the wake of the Euros final result, Paul Hargreaves, explains the leadership lessons that can be learnt from England manager Gareth Southgate. No matter how his players perform, Southgate rarely shows disappointment and puts compassion at the forefront of his leadership style. He has been praised for his leadership throughout the Euros, and there […]

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Rise Above: 5 Lessons From The RAF That Will Make Your Leadership Fly

July 15, 2021

Dr John Jupp shares 5 key lessons that business leaders can learn from the RAF. The RAF has been a successful organisation for more than 100 years. That success was based on great leadership from Lord Trenchard, the founder of the RAF and its first Chief. Its success continues to this day because of its […]

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How Remote Work Aids Disability Inclusion

July 15, 2021

Chris Dyer, founder and CEO of PeopleG2, explains how remote working supports disability inclusion whilst simultaneously boosting your businesses' potential for success. Tap into new talent pools Adopting a remote work model offers employers a greatly increased talent pool to draw from, a significant advantage in today's ultra-competitive labour market. Not only can you consider […]

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What Are The 14 Leadership Principles That Drove Amazon To Success?

July 15, 2021

With an approximate net worth of $314.9 billion, Amazon is one of the most powerful companies in the world. Within just two decades, the business grew from being a Seattle garage bookstore to a major stockist of almost every product imaginable. In 2020, Amazon's performance rocketed even further, with annual revenues up to 38% to […]

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