“Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.” Publilius Syrus may have been writing over 2,000 years ago but his words have echoed across the generations. Quite simply, it is easy to lead when times are good; but true leadership is required when times become more uncertain. At the time of writing the […]
Read moreThe second half of May always seems to be a bittersweet time. Yes summer is truly on the way but for football and rugby union supporters there is one last brief flurry of activity before yet another season ticks over into completion. No wonder then that the supporters make the most of it, attending divisional […]
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Section 172 of the UK Companies Act promotes the importance of a director acting in a way which would be most likely to promote the success of the company. This includes having regard to a number of factors including “the need to foster the company’s business relationships with suppliers, customers and others” and “the desirability […]
Read moreWe’ve long known about the benefit of regular exercise in helping to keep us physically fit but now a new study has revealed the link between exercise and brain health. The study, which was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, focused on the link between exercise and mental health in the over 50s. […]
Read more‘How are you?’…’I’m fine.’ Just an everyday throwaway conversational piece which many of us see as somewhat akin to discussing the weather or yesterday’s sport. But according to Mental Health Foundation research, whilst we may comment that we are fine on average twice a day, we only mean it 19% of the time. The rest […]
Read moreSuccessful mergers and acquisitions require people leadership as much as financial leadership.
Read moreAfter a turbulent year for business the future is more uncertain than ever and 2017 offers a great challenge and opportunity for true leaders to shine.
Read moreIn fact, the CMI’s commentary on the budget makes salutary reading for British business. The CMI quotes bad management as being the number one cause for business failure as well as the main hindrance for SME growth. Worse still, bad people management practices are estimated to cost the UK £84 billion per annum. What this […]
Read moreWith good leadership in business there is no foot hold for rumours to take hold. Make sure you set the news agenda in your business.
Read moreInvesting in leadership training is essential to help to reduce the current productivity gap found in many UK businesses.
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