In recognition of International Women's Day, we take a look at some of the most insightful books written by the female business leaders who inspire us.
The road to success is never straightforward. To make real progress, you should be prepared to make your own opportunities – and to share your triumphs with your colleagues.
Despite the tough year that 2020 was, it actually wasn’t too bad for women in leadership, with 41 female CEOs now slated to be running Fortune 500 companies. And although this is not a very high number, it’s certainly a new record which demonstrates that progress has been made – and that change is afoot!
At managerial level, in particular, there are two different personality types: the ‘cuddly,’ harmony-seeking boss who would prefer everybody to agree on everything, and who above all wants to be liked by his or her staff; and the tough, success-oriented executive who is quite prepared to put up with significant clashes of interest within the […]
Both Marx and Bezos were big proponents of 'constant revolution', a mindset which too few of the C-suite reflect today. In a world where everything is digital, it isn't enough to merely seek to overthrow the established norms (Marx) or sell a few books before scaling to sell literally anything (Bezos). Constant revolution, not project-based […]
Attracting and retaining top talent is difficult at the best of times. With a global health crisis squeezing employee loyalty, how can you keep your staff incentivised?
Social media marketing is no longer an optional strategy for top brands. As experiences shift online, corporations must also make the most of their online presence.
To some, launching a new business venture whilst in the midst of a global pandemic may seem like madness. But to others, it has been the perfect opportunity to break away and start something fresh and innovative.
Poor mental health affects all levels of a business and costs the economy billions. Execs are finally taking notice, and working to truly empower their organisations.
But what are major workplace wellbeing trends CEOs should be aware of, both for themselves and their teams? We asked eleven experts to share their thoughts. Will this be the year of compassionate leadership? “Wellbeing cannot happen without compassion. It cannot be, as compassion is “understanding with positive action”. It begins with self-compassion - knowing what […]
A remarkable thing occurred when Jan David Winitz was pivoting his business in the face of COVID-19 restrictions that altered how he had traditionally worked with his clients. He ended up reinventing it. With great success. We hear all about it below.
Books on leadership often paint an unrealistic picture of the successful manager. He is always slow to criticise and generous with praise, never raises his voice and never dresses an employee down in the presence of others. These ideal entrepreneurs and executives are certainly out there — but just as certainly, they are outnumbered by the vast majority of others who are quite different from the prototype depicted in books and seminars on leadership.
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