Characteristics of disruptive leaders 2nd February, 2023 6 mins read time Some of the most famous leaders in global business could be characterised as disruptive leaders. Apple’s Steve Jobs, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Tesla’s Elon Musk ... Read Insight
How to become a successful CEO 29th November, 2022 7 mins read time Those at the top of an organisation shape its fortunes, its culture and its future. CEOs must be inspirational, adaptable and decisive, making the decisions that drive the company forward. While your own personal leadership style will definitely influence the type of CEO you are, effective CEOs share certain traits and abilities. Read Insight
How can senior executives use communication skills for workplace success 12th September, 2022 7 mins read time Communication is key to leading a successful and thriving team. Strong communication skills in the workplace can boost productivity, keep team morale high and ensure everyone produces their best work. As a senior executive, it’s important to communicate effectively to gain the trust of your team and succeed in the workplace. Read Insight
How to identify and develop high-potential employees 20th January, 2022 6 mins read time High-potential employees perform their roles to the highest standards. More than that though, they’re the people who can go on to rise up the ranks, becoming the future of your company. Read Insight
Why Is Confidence Coaching for Women so Important? 14th January, 2022 6 mins read time The playing field still isn’t even: women remain underrepresented at the top end of business. There are many reasons for this and one of the primary ones is a confidence imbalance, which can hold immensely capable women back. By expertly coaching women in business and giving them the confidence their ability warrants, we help them push their careers further. Read Insight
Navigating difficult conversations in the workplace 4th August, 2021 4 mins read time There are always moments at work where we need to talk about a difficult subject. Whether it’s telling a client that you cannot meet a deadline, or confronting a colleague about poor work performance or misconduct, confronting delicate topics is stressful. However, increasing awareness of how to approach tough conversations means that we can learn how to manage situations with respect and honesty. Read Insight
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