Lessons in leadership from CEO of The Prince’s Trust
Martina Milburn, CEO for The Prince’s Trust for vulnerable youth, believes in following her instincts. “When you meet…
Why doing good means doing well for businesses today
Companies should allow society’s needs to drive their strategy, says Ben Walker. In their new book Super Signs,…
Why everyone needs to fix gender bias at work
Rand Merchant Bank’s head of leadership and culture Ilka Dunne shares how the bank has empowered women to…
The value of the chief purpose officer
This healthcare executive is setting an example for organizations everywhere. The C-suite is multiplying. In decades past, organizations…
Three tools for driving operational excellence amidst uncertainty
In the digital era, it’s imperative that businesses differentiate themselves from competitors. Operational excellence in three areas makes…
Do we really need to get the “last word” during a conversation?
Liz Mellon looks at the very concept of the ‘last word’ and our enduring urge to have the final…
Future prospects for the Financial Planning and Analysis business function
Embrace the human element and worry less about AI. Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is a crucial group within a…
For impactful feedback, context and tone are required
Many feedback interventions fail. Some subtleties can make all the difference. You’re not alone if you think that…
Purpose perspectives from author Daniel Pink and HR executive Kevin Cox
We must align individual and organizational purpose. If you really want to see purpose in action, consider the…
Speak your customers’ language
We can learn from Apple’s culture. Unfortunately, the Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The company’s forays…
Lessons in leadership from female CEOs
Women leaders are in the news and for all the wrong reasons. In August 2018, in response to…
Overcoming adversity as a female leader
The characteristics that shape leaders can sometimes come from the most adverse sources. Such is the case for…
