Leaders Need to Be Better 'Followers'

March 27, 2018
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 […]
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Your Company’s A Team: Who Should You Choose to Lead?

March 7, 2018
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 […]
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The Work behind Unicorns: How Billion Dollar Start-ups Made Their Mark

February 28, 2018
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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Swedish Leadership: The Co-founder and CEO of Digital Health Company Lifesum – Henrik Torstensson

February 28, 2018
Henrik Torstensson is the CEO and Co-founder of digital health company, Lifesum. In addition to his role at Lifesum, he’s also an angel investor, and has previously worked at Spotify, as Head of Premium Sales. Here Henrik talks all things health, trying to change the world and ‘fika breaks’.   What inspired you to make […]
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Swedish Leadership: Business Lessons from Sam Manaberi

February 28, 2018
Sam Manaberi is the Founder and CEO of TRINE - a digital crowd-investment platform for profitable solar energy projects, which connects disposable income from private individuals, with local solar companies that are in need of financing, in off-grid areas of Africa. The company’s 18 employees are based across two offices – the HQ and hometown […]
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Optimism vs. Pessimism: How Emotional Attitudes Can Affect Productivity

February 28, 2018
By Louisa Rochford   A leader has an immeasurable impact on those they oversee. Their emotional output, in a professional setting, will affect their employees psychologically and by extension, their productivity as well. If you were to ask anyone, they would undoubtedly tell you: an optimistic leader is far better than a pessimistic one. But […]
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Swedish Leadership: David Brudö, Remente’s Growth and the Benefits of Office Meditation

February 28, 2018
David Brudö is a husband and proud father of two. Apart from that, he’s also the CEO and Co-founder of Remente, an app for personal and organisational development, set to democratise mental wellbeing. In his interview with CEO Today, David discusses the benefits of office meditation.   What first inspired Remente, and how did you […]
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How Do We Grow a Culture of Learning in the Boardroom?

February 6, 2018
A lot of what a business achieves stems from how its culture is nurtured. Below Sharon Constançon, IoD Chartered Director (MBA, FCIS), discusses the ins and outs of a mature and efficient learning culture in the board room. Scenario Discussion with a board chairman about the forthcoming Board Evaluation begins with the question – “What […]
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Here’s Why ‘Soft’ Skills Are Important in the Modern Workplace

January 11, 2018
Communication, leadership and resilience continue to be the missing ingredient employees need to thrive in the workplace. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award offers an answer, as CEO Peter Westgarth, discusses the importance of soft skills in today’s work era. With the New Year now in full swing and resolutions waining, it’s a great time to […]
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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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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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What Do You Need to Become an Executive? Degree, Apprenticeship or Character?

August 24, 2017
It’s a long way to the top, but where do you start? Some of you may be young CEO and count yourselves lucky, some of you may have never stepped into leadership before. So do you need a degree to become an executive? Or maybe go via an apprenticeship? Start as a company clerk and […]
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