Staying agile in your leadership style helps weather the storms 5th January, 2021 2 mins read time For any senior manager or CEO, it is useful to take some time to reflect on the kind of leadership style you inhabit and see whether it is working for you and your team. There is a wide range of possible management styles and different ways to list and categorise them. Read Insight
Leadership Styles 28th December, 2020 2 mins read time Leadership is different to management, in that to be a leader, one must have at least one follower. Credited with high levels of social intelligence, leaders are often resilient to change. They are considered masters of not only self-awareness but also pre-empt the actions of others. Read Insight
3 tips every retail executive needs to know 21st December, 2020 2 mins read time There is a lot more to being a good executive than just taking charge of other people. Anyone hoping to work as an executive for a retail business needs to keep the following three tips in mind. Read Insight
Find your team’s strength in diversity 18th December, 2020 2 mins read time Retail businesses increasingly depend on highly diverse teams that bring together the skills and energies of men and women of different ages, people from different cultural, social and religious backgrounds. There’s great strength to be found in diversity. But it comes with its own special challenges for managers. Read Insight
What to do when a retail executive leaves unexpectedly 7th December, 2020 2 mins read time There are occasions when you will receive a resignation notice from one of your retail management team that comes like a bolt from the blue. We’ve put together some advice on what to do when a retail executive leaves unexpectedly. Read Insight
Move of the Week: Sainsbury’s leadership team to offer acceleration and focus 13th November, 2020 2 mins read time Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has wasted little time stamping his mark on the business since he took over the reins from Mike Coupe in June. Read Insight
How understanding your leadership style makes you an inspiring leader 28th October, 2020 2 mins read time When times are tough, it is natural for employees to look to their leaders for motivation and inspiration. Read Insight
Why self-regulation is a core characteristic for any good leader 12th October, 2020 2 mins read time When it comes to succeeding in an executive role such as team leader, there are many traits that enable you to excel at your job and lead your peers with gravitas, sincerity, and respect Read Insight
What are the benefits of executive coaching? 9th October, 2020 2 mins read time Executive coaching has a huge number of benefits, and it can be really useful for helping you to develop as a leader. If you’re wondering how executive coaching can be beneficial to you, then keep reading. Read Insight
3 negative leadership traits to avoid 9th October, 2020 2 mins read time If you work in a leadership role and you're concerned about making a mistake, we've put together a list of three negative leadership traits to avoid so that you can steer your team in the right direction. Read Insight