Why family businesses are more likely to back women leaders
Family businesses across the world are advancing women, including non-family members, further and faster than their counterparts.
In order to progress, we must first find common ground
‘Common ground' is a communication technique. It is the overlap between the positions of parties that may otherwise disagree.
Five signs your company values might be bullshit
There's every chance your company values are complete bullshit. And if they are, it’s a quick ride on the slip slide to cynicism and ridicule.
A plea to managers: Treat young workers with compassion and kindness
This is an impassioned wake-up call and a plea to leaders and managers to treat young workers with compassion and kindness.
Natural leaders: Why more women should become the boss
The number of women in key leadership roles in business is growing, but that number is still lagging well behind that of men.
How better communication can boost productivity by 30%
Enhanced productivity is an elusive goal that many business owners strive for. Here are six communication tips that can boost your efficiency.
Why ‘Orwellian’ performance monitoring is crucial to building an ethical company culture
The professional behaviour of staff needs to be monitored closely — much more closely than it is in most businesses today.
Let go and grow: How to overcome the challenges stemming from business growth
In the short space of three-and-a-half years, we went from doing all the day-to-day tasks ourselves to directing a team of 21.
Why building a better culture with your team will deter unethical conduct
If you’re determined to build a better culture for your team, think again. Instead, aim to build a better culture with your team.
The three mistakes that send leaders off the rails
Leaders often report feeling pressured, scrutinised, criticised and isolated. Leadership is as challenging as it is rewarding.
Musk, Zuck and Up: Should the actions of a founder taint their company?
Every organisation starts with a founder. So can we and should we separate their individual actions from the collective whole?
The seven most expensive words in business
Wasn't it only last week when a senior manager blocked a new employee’s suggestion with the phrase ‘we have always done it that way’.