Leadership is something we practice in different moments of our careers: whether you are heading up a project, leading a team or becoming a manager. Below Luis Alvarez Satorre, author of Becoming a 3D CEO explains his thoughts on the three dimensions of leadership. I have found that, to be successful, you should master a […]
When the Apple CEO speaks, people tend to listen, so it was great to hear Tim Cook announce last week that each of the 12,000 employees at the Cupertino state-of-the-art HQ would be given a standing desk, both as a perk to attract and retain their top talent, and also as a means for employees […]
It’s no doubt that many CEO's find it difficult to balance work and pleasure, especially at a time when their financial success should enable them to do so. Leaders in the UK appear to be more conflicted than in other cultures; they know they should be spending more time with families or pursuing a hobby […]
In a world where ideas and innovation go hand in hand for any business wanting to improve, it is crucial that companies of all sizes recognise that valuable new ways of thinking can come from anyone within a team, not just those at the highest level. Here Will Read, Founder and CEO of Sideways 6, […]
Dr Yanos Michopoulos, Director of Epiphany Enterprises, and an Institute of Directors’ Course Leader on “The Director’s Role in Leading the Organisation”, advises UK company directors about successful business management, strategy development, implementation and effective governance. Below Dr Yanos discusses the basics of leadership for CEO Today. Defining the key characteristics of a great leader […]
Looking after and influencing your workforce no matter the size of your organisation is a challenging task. Gaining employee engagement and commitment to company goals requires a strong ability to influence and persuade to effectively motivate your workforce. Simon de Cintra, presentation coach and author of ‘Unlock Your Business Voice - How to Speak As […]
As a Mentor to CEO’s and C suite executives for 10 years through BoardMentoring.com and a CEO and Chairman, it’s clear to see there are certain characteristics that mark out successful leaders. Below Gillian Wilmot shares her tips on achieving success whilst being authentic and true to yourself, illustrated through interviews and stories from CEOs […]
There is no doubt that we are in the midst of intense global change, whether we consider politics, economics, climate change, resource scarcity, technological advancement or dozens of other areas. And as the business environment changes, it’s becoming increasingly clear that organisations unable to keep pace with this accelerated change are stagnating and failing over […]
There is almost nothing that can effect a business quite like a decrease in productivity. A change in productivity from even the lowest level in the company can have an adverse effect on every level of the company up to even the management. This can affect not only the company's revenue and successes but also […]
Bosses need to be better at following others if they are to succeed in a management role, say leadership experts. Politicians and CEOs are too focused on how they are perceived as leaders - rather than actually leading colleagues around them. ‘Followership’ is the new management philosophy which places strong emphasis on following the lead […]
Whether it’s in the boardroom or in the creative suite, the team that leads your business must be handpicked with care. Below CEO of MVF, Michael Teixeira talks to CEO Today about the necessary considerations, the hiring process and succession planning. Building A Leadership Team A strong and capable leadership team is essential for any […]
By Louisa Rochford Aptly named for its rarity, a Unicorn—in finance, at least—regards a start-up company that has been valued by investors at over $1 billion. Even rarer is the decacorn, or a start-up valued over $10 billion, and a hectocorn, valued over $100 billion. Aileen Lee, Founder of Cowboy Ventures, first coined the […]
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