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Mark Palmer

Mark Palmer is the long-time Editor of CEO Today, having led the publication for over eight years. With a strong editorial focus on leadership, strategy, and global business trends, Mark has overseen coverage spanning executive decision-making, corporate growth, innovation, and the evolving role of the modern CEO. Across his career, he has conducted in-depth interviews with senior executives and industry leaders from some of the world’s most influential organisations, drawing out the thinking, strategy, and mindset behind high-level business success. When he’s not shaping CEO Today’s editorial direction, Mark is a keen marathon runner and is currently targeting a sub-three-hour marathon later this year.

Beware of Getting Too Close to Your Employees

February 5, 2026
On the surface, it seems perfectly natural — and often expected — that a CEO maintains a close relationship with employees. Many prominent business leaders promote this approach. Take the late Herb Kelleher of Southwest Airlines, for example, who was well known for championing an employee-centric culture and framing care and connection as a competitive […]
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Stop Ignoring Your Existing Leads

February 5, 2026
New leads are essential for every corporation. Without them, the sales funnel can slow and growth may stall. Every CEO knows this and frequently asks sales teams the same question: How many new leads do we have this week or month? New is always better. We need a new CRM. Let’s spend $10,000 generating more […]
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Why Starting a Business Isn’t the Right Move for Most People

February 4, 2026
A steady stream of professionals are questioning whether they should start a business of their own. Online discussions increasingly frame entrepreneurship as the default escape route from dissatisfaction with work, income ceilings, or corporate life. What’s drawing attention now is a quieter counterpoint: the idea that entrepreneurship is not broadly misunderstood—but broadly misapplied. For most […]
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Why Leaving a High-Paying Job for Entrepreneurship Can Be a Brutal Adjustment

February 4, 2026
A growing number of professionals are walking away from high-paying corporate roles to build businesses of their own. On paper, the shift is often framed as a move toward freedom, control, and long-term upside. What many discover instead is a sharp and immediate lifestyle adjustment. Recent online discussions have drawn attention not to business failure, […]
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Why Employers Are Rethinking Full-Time Jobs as Workers Prefer Flexible Work

February 4, 2026
What’s happening Many business owners are finding that the working arrangements they value most are not the ones their employees want. Long hours, overtime, and full-time roles — once seen as markers of commitment — are increasingly being declined in favour of shorter shifts, flexible schedules, and supplementary work. This tension has become more visible […]
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The Tesla Price Fall: What Happened and What You Should Watch Next

June 6, 2025
The Tesla price fall this week wasn’t about production, deliveries, or rates. It was about a very public clash between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. And it hit the stock hard.   What Happened Last week, Elon Musk stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The exit was loud and widely covered. Critics […]
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Why Most CEOs Waste Their Mornings (And What the Top 1% Do Instead)

June 5, 2025
Most CEOs start their day wrong. They check email, sit in meetings, and react to noise. By 10 a.m., their time is gone, and nothing important is finished. That’s not how top CEOs succeed. They use their mornings for focus, decision-making, and repeatable routines. Not self-help. Not inbox zero. Just systems that work. These are […]
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Why Most Leaders Stall— and How Top CEOs Succeed Instead

June 5, 2025
Most leaders slow down because they chase too much. They switch strategy every quarter. They overbuild. Then they wonder why nothing compounds. That’s not how top CEOs succeed. They build momentum by repeating what works. Not once. Not twice. Constantly. The effect gets stronger with each pass. That’s what Jim Collins called the flywheel—an idea […]
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Making financial literacy less taxing

June 11, 2024
According to a recent Forbes article, a significant proportion of the UK population is financially illiterate. This is especially worrying in the lead up to a general election because policies and pledges on tax and finance from the government and the opposition parties will be widely debated and scrutinised. A lack of general understanding in […]
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Wilko: Counting the costs of leadership inconsistencies

October 13, 2023
'During Wilko’s struggles in the past two-to-three years, the business had two different CEOs and two different CFOs. Last year also saw the retailer’s managing director leave, while earlier this year the company’s chair stepped aside, and its HR director left.'
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From the Mountains to the C (Suite), A Coach’s Perspective

September 28, 2023
From the pristine peaks to the corporate corridors, the journey of leadership is as varied as the terrain. In this article, Hazel Barlow invites us into executive and leadership coaching, offering a unique vantage point - that of a seasoned coach. With roots in Manchester, England and now a resident of beautiful Christchurch, New Zealand, […]
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Who is Tim Gurner?

September 14, 2023
"Through a combination of striking architectural designs, premium finishes, and strategic site acquisitions, Gurner™ quickly gained a significant market share in the luxury apartment sector."
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