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The top benefits of returning to university as a mature student
Organisations need experienced business professionals to continue their learning journey and elevate their leadership skills, no matter their age. A reputable Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree allows working professionals to dive deeper into a topic of their interest, work one-on-one with seasoned researchers and apply insights to their careers in real-time
Self-sacrifice – the importance of building a leadership legacy centred on others
World-changing leaders frequently endure tremendous personal sacrifice. Their journey often starts with an intention to do the right thing and a sense of feeling powerful enough to achieve this; and through this, they develop compassion for others, which means they leave an amazing legacy, says Paul Hargreaves
Co-CEOs: how unconventional leadership can redefine our expectations of businesses
It’s often the case that out of difficult periods new models and ways of working emerge, and the Covid-19 pandemic has firmly established the concept of remote working. Less firmly established in the English-speaking world, however, is the concept of Co-CEOs, says Guenther Eisinger
Transformational leadership lessons learned in the military: what every MBA needs to know
Military leaders are trained as nimble strategists, values-based leaders, and have always valued diversity as a key to building effective organisations. They can lead companies to greatness around the world and MBAs have much to learn from them, says Paul A Dillon
A new and demanding era means CEOs need a different start-up game plan than their predecessors
New CEOs are no longer just pressured to produce excellent results immediately. They need to prepare and obtain key insights and perspectives before they even accept the position and through the preparatory phase as they come on board to the new job, says David Fubini
Power is at play in every situation: harnessing its influence to take control
Whether we are in a face-to-face meeting, on a video call, or at a conference with 5,000 people, one thing remains consistent: Power is at play in every situation, says Gail Rudolph
Office workout – techniques to help boost mental fitness and perform under pressure
Stress is a normal response when faced with a situation we think we can’t control and realistically it isn’t something we can eradicate from our lives. So just how can you boost your mental fitness and ability to perform under pressure? Jodie Rogers finds out
Obtaining success with gratitude: a simple practice to make work more meaningful and purposeful
Whether you are starting your career, working through conflict, striving to reinvigorate your team, looking for inspiration, or providing client support, the one surprising strategy for obtaining success is gratitude, says Kerry Wekelo
Beyond the CEO suite: what’s after the first CEO job?
The dream was becoming a CEO – but what happens next after reaching a level that is so difficult to top? Marianna Zangrillo and Thomas Keil look at some options
150,000 little things: defining and sustaining a strong corporate culture
Culture is an elusive entity, deeply rooted in a system of beliefs, values and norms. Joanna Swash, suggests that a properly managed strong culture, however,
How social movements can inspire business success
A company can change its culture to one that is more agile and resilient in the face of positive social change, says Alison Esse
The way you lead dictates the culture of your organisation – here’s why
Culture is shaped by the actions of leaders, therefore how you lead, becomes the culture of your organisation itself, says Leanne Hamley
The top benefits of returning to university as a mature student
Organisations need experienced business professionals to continue their learning journey and elevate their leadership skills, no matter their age. A reputable Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree allows working professionals to dive deeper into a topic of their interest, work one-on-one with seasoned researchers and apply insights to their careers in real-time
Self-sacrifice – the importance of building a leadership legacy centred on others
World-changing leaders frequently endure tremendous personal sacrifice. Their journey often starts with an intention to do the right thing and a sense of feeling powerful enough to achieve this; and through this, they develop compassion for others, which means they leave an amazing legacy, says Paul Hargreaves
Co-CEOs: how unconventional leadership can redefine our expectations of businesses
It’s often the case that out of difficult periods new models and ways of working emerge, and the Covid-19 pandemic has firmly established the concept of remote working. Less firmly established in the English-speaking world, however, is the concept of Co-CEOs, says Guenther Eisinger
Transformational leadership lessons learned in the military: what every MBA needs to know
Military leaders are trained as nimble strategists, values-based leaders, and have always valued diversity as a key to building effective organisations. They can lead companies to greatness around the world and MBAs have much to learn from them, says Paul A Dillon
A new and demanding era means CEOs need a different start-up game plan than their predecessors
New CEOs are no longer just pressured to produce excellent results immediately. They need to prepare and obtain key insights and perspectives before they even accept the position and through the preparatory phase as they come on board to the new job, says David Fubini
Power is at play in every situation: harnessing its influence to take control
Whether we are in a face-to-face meeting, on a video call, or at a conference with 5,000 people, one thing remains consistent: Power is at play in every situation, says Gail Rudolph
Office workout – techniques to help boost mental fitness and perform under pressure
Stress is a normal response when faced with a situation we think we can’t control and realistically it isn’t something we can eradicate from our lives. So just how can you boost your mental fitness and ability to perform under pressure? Jodie Rogers finds out
Obtaining success with gratitude: a simple practice to make work more meaningful and purposeful
Whether you are starting your career, working through conflict, striving to reinvigorate your team, looking for inspiration, or providing client support, the one surprising strategy for obtaining success is gratitude, says Kerry Wekelo
Beyond the CEO suite: what’s after the first CEO job?
The dream was becoming a CEO – but what happens next after reaching a level that is so difficult to top? Marianna Zangrillo and Thomas Keil look at some options
