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Leadership

Articles and advice on how to improve your leadership skills and qualities as a small business owner. This section covers topics such as team motivation, planning, analysis, leadership tools and providing an overarching vision for your business.

Business management

It’s tough at the top: A focus on the mental health of business leaders

Here, David Cliff, managing director of Gedanken, highlights the problems of neglecting the mental health of business leaders.

News

Majority of Brits have experienced bad leadership in the workplace

New study reveals most Brits have experienced bad leadership in the workplace, resulting in a lack of motivation, low morale and little direction for staff.

Business management

Anthony Joshua: Five early signs of leadership greatness

George Karseras explains what business leaders can learn from how leading boxer Anthony Joshua goes about his work.

News

Trend of expanding strategic role of financial leaders increases scope for mistakes

Half of British financial leaders think it’s only a matter of time until their team makes a serious mistake because of pressure on resources.

Business management

What your office design says about you as a leader

Here, we look at how you design your office space for your employees can shape you as a business leader.

Business management

Top tips for becoming an effective business leader

Fabio Torlini explores five elements that start-up entrepreneurs and business leaders should use as their guide to being a great leader.

Business management

Top five reasons why identifying leaders is fundamental to business success

Oliver Watson explores the reasons why a successful leader translates to a successful business.

News

Half of management candidates need to improve leadership skills

Business management candidates have been found lacking in crucial leadership and management skills, a new study reveals.

News

Senior business leaders unequipped to develop people

Technical, financial and operational competence is high, but many leaders are ‘ineffective’ at crucial people management skills

News

ILM calls on businesses to address leadership lag post Brexit

Less than a third of employees feel they have inspirational and trustworthy leaders, highlighting a leadership lag, a new study reveals.

News

Female world leaders inspiring confidence among women in the workplace

The recent success of female world leaders is instilling greater confidence among females in the workplace, research finds.

Business management

Why it is time to let staff drive business leadership

Tim Taylor discusses why encouraging staff to bring their own values to your business can reap rewards.

Business Technology

How to keep your small business safe online

Here's how Security Service Edge from Vodafone can help to protect your SME from ever-increasing cyber threats

Business Technology

How to grow a global creative agency in record time

Find out how creative agency, Myth Studio, used technology to grow their business and quadruple their staff count in 18 months

Partner content

Attracting and keeping top talent through Total Reward

Employment benefits specialist, Drewberry, explain why you should base your benefits around a Total Reward Strategy

Partner content

5 things every small business owner needs to know before starting

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