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Trade Secretary Liam Fox call Britain’s bosses ‘too lazy and fat’
The recent story of Trade Secretary, Liam Fox, biting the hand of those he needs support from is, to say the least, interesting. His assertion that Britain’s business leaders are either too ‘fat’ or ‘playing golf on a Friday to export’ has rankled with many of our...
Who is your next great leader in waiting?
With all the uncertainty around the economic direction of the UK, the qualities of great leadership have never been more valued. It seems (certainly as far as political parties are concerned), that it’s a quality currently in short supply. Recently, I watched...
Government urged to stand against quotas for women
The House of Lords has this month asked the government to oppose EU proposals to impose quotas for women on boards. This follows a short inquiry into the EU proposals by the House of Lords EU Sub Committee the Internal Market, Infrastructure and Employment, in which...
Save time, get more done
As a managing director, CEO or manager, chances are that you spend a lot of time organising other people, rather than getting your own work done and reaching your own goals. However, often it can be the little shortcuts that really cut the time spent on certain tasks,...
Event debates the issue of quotas for women in the boardroom
An event highlighting the issue of gender quotas and women in the boardroom will take place in London next month (October). The event is being hosted by the Norwegian-British Chamber of Commerce and is entitled ‘The Quota Truth – 10 Years On’. Speakers will include...
What should a business leader ask themselves every day?
To grow as a leader, what questions should you be asking yourself every day? Have I achieved anything? As you finish each day, take a moment to question what you’ve achieved. Try to take one step, however small, closer to your ultimate goal every day, and if you...
Four ways to gain success as a leader
After years of experience working with leader’s from all walks of life – from multinational corporations to small five person teams, here are 4 ways we think you’re sure to gain success as a leader… Understand your role – all leaders must start with a clear...
Britain’s SMEs: Scared to grow?
Recent research by Albion Ventures has shown that whilst banks are more willing than ever to lend, small businesses are not taking advantage of the money available to them. Could this mean that Britain’s SMEs are scared to grow? Following the recession, we’ve all been...