The Cambridge Dictionary describes a CEO as “Chief Executive Officer: the main person responsible for managing a company, who is sometimes also the company's president or chairman of the board.” Although there is no standardised set of tasks for this ‘main person’, the responsibilities usually include guiding strategy, making profit, and implementing the organisation’s mission […]
Becoming the CEO of soft drinks manufacturer, Clearly Drinks in 2019 – an SME based in the North East of England – I felt more passionate and motivated for the future than I had for a long time working in the industry. This is the moment I knew that this was the exciting path I […]
Christina Kosmowski, CEO at LogicMonitor, shares her top tips for the next generation of female leaders. For a woman in business, it can be lonely at the top. Historically, the representation of women in the boardroom has been shamefully low, and equitable hiring at companies across the board has left much to be desired. But […]
As a CEO, for me, there were a few top lessons that I learned over a 10-year period that actually I wish I'd known the day I started. Just reflecting on them now, they seem so simple but I just didn’t have a grip on them on my first day as CEO. In fact, it’s […]
In my work, I see all too often a desire to be seen as perfect, especially by female leaders. It comes down to what I describe as ‘the illusion of perfection’: “I’m worthy and safe if I’m doing things perfectly so I receive recognition by others and therefore deserve to belong to the group”. But […]
A new study by communications firm Mattison Public Relations on the gender pay gap has revealed that only one of the fifty highest paid directorships on the board of the UK’s FTSE 100 companies is held by a woman. The survey found Emma Walmsley, CEO of pharmaceuticals giant GlaxoSmithKline, is the only female representative on […]
In the ever-changing world of business, it can be hard to find time to relax, re-evaluate and reflect upon the challenges you’re facing on both a personal and professional level. Such pressures make taking a hard-earned break over the summer season all the more important, with a chance to recharge and get back to your […]
Organisations tend to evaluate their success by performance metrics. These metrics capture tangible, measurable outputs — how much, how fast, how profitably — that connect directly to the bottom line or ROI. But as most CEOs know, performance, no matter how you measure it, depends on something less often quantified: executive effectiveness. And given the […]
Helen Connolly, who has been at New Look since 2020 as chief commercial officer, will now step into the role. She has previously served as chief executive at women’s clothing brand Bonmarche and as head of buying at Dorothy Perkins. In a company press release, Connolly said, “It’s a privilege to be taking on the […]
The Great Resignation has made it clear that employees at all levels are reevaluating their lives and their priorities – and are willing to walk out the door if necessary. What’s an organisation that’s looking to retain its valuable professionals to do? The solution for organisations is leading with heart. So, how can an organisation […]
Retail giant B&M Bargains has promoted its chief financial officer Alex Russo to the role of chief executive following Simon Arora’s decision to step down. Russo, who joined B&M in October 2020, has previously held senior leadership positions at supermarkets Asda and Tesco. Russo’s appointment to CEO follows a thorough assessment and external benchmarking process […]
Evolution is the long game. If the universe has been in existence for approximately 13.8 billion years, our modern ancestors developed about 200,000 years ago. And yet in that tiny speck of time, we have become the dominant species on earth and are the most complex species known. From our physical capabilities to our mental […]
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