In my work, I see all too often a desire to be seen as perfect, especially by female leaders. It comes down to what I describe as ‘the illusion of perfection’: “I’m worthy and safe if I’m doing things perfectly so I receive recognition by others and therefore deserve to belong to the group”. But […]
The United States and Europe transformed during the 19th century with new manufacturing processes. This historical period sparked the advent of the mass production of goods, a result of increased efficiency and technology in the workplace. More products brought more choice for consumers. Companies now had more competitors than ever before and there was a […]
With big external shocks, multiple crises, and significant transformations, it’s a turbulent time for businesses. There has been an emphasis on the role of leadership. And learning and development have become ever-more critical. To build a business that can not only weather the current storms but is fit for the future, organisations have found a […]
Elon Musk’s offer to purchase Twitter caused investors to pummel Tesla, gouging out billions of dollars in Tesla’s market value. Investors doubted he could run both companies equally well, let alone all of his other holdings.
The Wimbledon tennis tournament is in full swing. Tennis is a unique sport in many ways with its bizarre scoring system; the number of biomechanical, equipment, surface and weather variables it brings into play; and, the complex interaction between mentality and physicality that it demands of its players. But perhaps the biggest oddity in tennis is a fundamental difference in the nature of the spectator sport versus the participation sport: although the vast majority of club players almost always play doubles, almost all of them prefer to watch singles. These are two massively different games in terms of patterns of play, technique and strategy, and it strikes me as quite strange that people choose not to watch the sport they play and vice versa. I can’t think of any other sport in which this dichotomy exists.
Every business leader will be feeling the pressure to articulate a net zero transition plan, as stakeholders continue to demand more action from companies to tackle the climate crisis. But as we see more companies being called out for perceived ‘greenwashing’ – it has never been more important to report net zero strategies in a clear, transparent, and credible way.
At CEO Today, we love a female entrepreneur success story. This month, we tell you all about SoCal surfer Paige Mycoskie and her road to becoming one of America’s richest self-made women through her uber-popular clothing brand Aviator Nation.
Danni Rush, Chief Operating Officer at Virgin Incentives and Virgin Experience Days and Virgin Experience Gifts, speaks about the importance of celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ+ community all year round. The annual celebration of Pride Month shows how far society has come. Not only does Pride highlight the struggles of the LGBTQ+ community and its […]
Now we are halfway through 2022, it’s the ideal moment to take a step back and look at what’s been going on in your business to evaluate what’s working and what’s not. This has never been more important as CEOs face a tough trading environment. Barclay’s latest SEM Barometer has revealed that three-quarters of small […]
The ability to negotiate, influence and resolve disagreements are all key skills for today’s business leaders – particularly in today’s turbulent times when they are faced with a never-ending stream of highly complex, multi-faceted problems. Leaders often spend many years at business schools, universities or on management training programmes learning how to manage these intricate […]
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