As we prepare to step into a new year, it’s important to pause and reflect on where we are in our personal and professional lives. Are you working to make a difference? Are you driven to make a difference? Or are you making a difference at all? Do you want to? Or are you simply […]
‘Tis the season and everyone in the office is looking forward to joining their colleagues and clients for lots of festive fun at the annual company Christmas party…or are they? For some, the boozy office party is as synonymous with December as Fair Isle jumpers and Brussel sprouts, but things are changing…for a variety of […]
Trust is an invaluable asset in business. It is the foundation upon which relationships are built, and it significantly influences customers’ decisions about whether or not to engage with your company. In an era where businesses face ever-increasing competition, trust is not just a nice-to-have; it is essential for growth and visibility. Google’s evolving algorithms […]
On Tuesday, I’ll be joining a Westminster protest for the first time in my life. Yes, me—a man more comfortable behind a laptop than in front of a megaphone, who once thought the height of rural activism was separating the recycling correctly. But something has stirred me into action: the plight of British farmers under […]
In today’s competitive business landscape, successful leadership is often portrayed as assertive, visionary, and highly ambitious. However, an equally powerful yet often overlooked archetype is the reluctant leader. These individuals do not actively seek leadership roles but are thrust into them because of their expertise, integrity, or sense of responsibility. Despite their initial hesitation, reluctant […]
If you’ve been paying any attention to the news in recent years you will know that Britain has a productivity ‘problem’. August publications such as the Financial Times, and The Economist will tell you Britain’s ‘poor productivity’ is ‘holding us back’ as a country on the world stage. Institutions from the London School of Economics, […]
In today’s competitive landscape, effective business development hinges on your entire team representing your brand with conviction and clarity. Simple right? Well… not really. The challenge is, many leaders aren’t confident business developers themselves, so empowering their teams to ‘do BD’ is often goes in the ‘too hard’ basket. Here’s a few quick tips for […]
If so, how often is acceptable? What if the contact is unwanted? The Employment Tribunal recently considered these issues in the Toure v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs case. Ms Toure joined HMRC in 2019 and is a French national of African origin and a Muslim. She had a disability as defined by the […]
Some business partnerships are just meant to be and last for many years, even after the namesakes have long left the business. Think M&S, founded in 1884 by Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer. But not all business founders have as much enduring success. In a previous article I covered the issue of how lonely being […]
Perception is a powerful force that influences how we view the world and, in turn, how the world views us. Today’s environment is saturated with social media and influencers covering all areas of the market, leading to perception becoming even more critical for a brands success. How you see the world around you is your […]