Opinion: Retail leaders need to think big post-lockdown
When non-essential stores reopen their doors from Monday, almost three months will have passed since the UK went into lockdown. Bosses whose businesses have been ...
Opinion: Retail leaders need to think big post-lockdown
When non-essential stores reopen their doors from Monday, almost three months will have passed since the UK went into lockdown. Bosses whose businesses have been ...
Move of the Week: New Sainsbury’s boss Roberts sets out his stall
Quick decision making is a business necessity in the current climate as retailers respond to the evolving coronavirus crisis. New Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has ...
Five things great leaders have learned to let go of
Many positive attributes make a great leader. They need to develop the ability to strategise, to communicate, to prioritise and to inspire trust, to name ...
Leadership challenges for young leaders amongst an older workforce
Increasingly workplaces are embracing meritocracy. Promotion is no longer based on time served, but instead on choosing the best person for the job. This has ...
Adapting, overcoming and surviving: A CEO’s guide to COVID-19
For many CEOs, the current time will be the toughest thing they have faced in their role. There is mass uncertainty, no clear indications of ...
3 social skills every leader should have
When you hear the term ‘social skills’, you may associate the phrase with small talk and disregard social skills as an important element of leadership. ...
Leadership tips to reduce staff turnover after the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has uprooted many aspects of our life, causing businesses and bosses to make some tough financial decisions. Employees and clients will be ...
The benefits of expressing empathy as a leader
Empathy in leadership is all about understanding the thoughts and behaviours of employees and making an effort to use this knowledge to leverage their abilities ...
Listening – is this the most overlooked leadership skill?
Many appointees in top roles have superb industry credentials and a strong track record for being excellent communicators. They can disseminate information effectively and motivate ...
How important is self-awareness to leadership?
If you work in the retail industry in a leadership position, naturally you’ll want to be the best leader you can be. Many executive employees ...