We know that effective leadership isn’t based on the ‘command-control’ model. Good leaders should enable people to bring their best selves to work, be considerate of the barriers people face and work to remove them.
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Interim Management, Brexit and IR35
Firstly, wishing you a happy Brexit day tomorrow; I’ve actually been invited to two parties to celebrate with one issuing Boris wigs at the door! Being a co-founder of the world’s leading interim management group – with about 20 offices across Europe and (currently) some really healthy trading relationships – I have some serious concerns!
Move over founder, the CEO is here
Start-ups are proliferating in major cities worldwide. The chances of success often depend on their ability to scale and sell. The skills that the founder possesses of creativity and passion are not always useful when it comes to this.
Leadership in higher places
The opportunity to meet the legend that is David Hamilton created a high level of interest. There were so many questions around what pushed him to lead 10 expeditions to Everest, what he learned by doing so and what is he like?
Nutrition and mental health
With the subject of mental health becoming ever more important in the workplace, successful businesses see the value of a healthy workforce. To achieve this they should tackle the subject in as many ways as possible.
Mental health in leadership
In times where more than one in five adults will experience mental illness at some point in their life, there is an increasing awareness of the importance that mental health plays in society and in the workplace.
Around 60 shopping days! The retail transformation
With around 60 shopping days left until Christmas it is timely to share a few insights into today’s retail industry. Although we are witnessing job losses from the high street, we are also filling new roles emerging from the digital transformation of retail.
Step on Board Alumni Event
On October 17 Google hosted an event for alumni of the Step On Board programme. Step On Board is a product of Trustees Unlimited, which is a third owned by Russam.
Bring your whole self to work
Most people have a work persona. There are parts of ourselves that we may not be comfortable revealing to others at work; with many of us holding back what makes us human and vulnerable in order to be seen as professional, competent and successful.
Stress in the Charity Sector
It has been reported in the press this week that over half of charity leaders (51%) feel stress and that this has become a concern over the past year.
