Leadership

Leadership Excellence is where we explore the key traits, strategies, and insights that define exceptional leaders. This section is designed to inspire and guide aspiring CEOs and business executives on their leadership journey. From transformational leadership styles to effective decision-making and team-building techniques, we cover a broad range of topics to help you refine your approach. Learn from real-world examples of successful leaders, discover actionable advice on how to lead with vision, and stay ahead in today’s fast-paced business environment.

The Early Stages of Being a CEO: Engagement is Key

December 8, 2017
Discovering your roles and responsibilities will be a big part of your first few months of being a CEO. One of the key tips from Benedetta Arese Lucini, CEO of Oval Money, points towards engagement. Benedetta’s personal experience shows that though it is tempting to focus exclusively on internal issues, staying engaged with outside groups is vital […]
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Donald Trump Needs to Keep His ‘Dark’ Side in Check, Just Like Any Leader

December 4, 2017
Donald Trump’s dark moods are hitting the headlines on an almost daily basis, with reports of a White House in chaos and employees struggling to cope with a volatile and unpredictable leader. Dr Nadine Page, Ashridge Executive Education at Hult International Business School, here talks to CEO Today about the ‘dark side’ leaders can often […]
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Kevin Hutchinson from MyTaskit: "In order to be successful, you need to be persistent!"

November 30, 2017
This month, CEO Today had the privilege to speak with Kevin Hutchinson – a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and Founder of MyTaskit – a work coordination platform targeting to the services industry. In his interview with us, Kevin tells us about founding MyTaskit, the achievements that followed and what it means to him to […]
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Valicom’s President and COO – Jeff Poirior on Business Strategy & Priorities towards their Clients

November 30, 2017
  Valicom is a leader in telecom, technology and wireless management services for mid-marketand enterprise organizations. Founded in 1991, the company offers a full suite of technology expense and inventory management services, delivering visibility and control over voice, wireless and data environments. This month, CEO Today speaks with the company’s President and COO Jeff Poirior, […]
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Boston-Based Cadence Capital Management and its CEO - Mike Skillman

November 30, 2017
Cadence Capital Management is a boutique-style investment firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. Mike Skillman, who joined Cadence in 1994, now serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director on their investment team. Here, he tells CEO Today about the history of the company, its business strategy and overcoming the inevitable hurdles involved in delivering […]
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My Road to CEO: Cormac Whelan, Nokia UK & Ireland

November 30, 2017
  Tell us about your early career path; what attracted you to your first position? I was unwell in my final year at school. This meant that I missed a large part of the year, as I was required to stay in bed. To keep busy, I borrowed a friend’s Sinclair ZX Spectrum, one of […]
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The Top 5 Drivers of a Positive Business Culture

November 29, 2017
Below Francis Kean, Executive Director, and Alasdair Wood, Director, at Finex, Willis Towers Watson, discuss what the latest SMCR changes mean for businesses, and how there needs to be a universal improvement in business culture. The Senior Managers and Certification regime (SMCR) came into effect for the UK’s banking industry on 7th March 2016 and will be […]
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Client Retention is Important, Regardless of the Industry

November 20, 2017
Below, Co-Founder of Eligible, Rameez Zafar discusses the importance of client retention, particularly in the mortgaging sector. The technology behind client retention In virtually all industries, repeat business typically represents the highest quality business at the lowest “customer acquisition cost”. The mortgage industry is no different, where in many instances, the highest margin business is […]
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Opening Doors to All Must Be a Priority for Business

November 14, 2017
Remember when work experience was the pinnacle of a career’s launch? Well they still are, but things have changed a little. Chris Jones, Chief Executive of the City & Guilds Group, talks to CEO Today about careers and the future of internships in the business world. It’s time to consign unpaid internships to history. That […]
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Leadership Isn’t Always About the CEO

November 8, 2017
When it comes to leadership, the likes of Weinstein and Donald Trump are often whose faces paint the papers with colour. However, it’s often the invisible leaders that make strides in leading their teams. The ability of a leader to take a back seat and let their team shine is a hard skill and it's all linked […]
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5 Key Traits of Any Successful Manager

November 6, 2017
To be outstanding, managers need a framework that will successfully influence others opinion, and a successful manager will ensure that they follow this framework repeatedly.  Below Margo Manning, a leadership coach and author of The Step Up Mindset for New Managers, lists for CEO Today five key traits that any successful manager will portray on a regular basis: […]
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If the Argument for Diversity Has Been Proven, Why Is It Not Working for Women in Finance?

November 3, 2017
Below Kendall Langford, General Counsel and Senior Partner at Patron Capital, discusses the question: If the argument for diversity has been proven, why is it not working for women in finance? The views and comments expressed below relate to fund finance. I do not purport to have all the data, but the evidence is clear: […]
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