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These violent delights: Be cautious when firing an employee with a darker side

July 13, 2018

By Shane Schutte

The recruitment process sadly neglects to inform business leaders what types of thoughts go on in candidates’ heads. So, it comes as a shock when an employee decides to try poisoning a colleague. When you decide to fire that employee though, take extra precautions.

How debating club at school helped shape my leadership skills

July 12, 2018

By Staff writer

Life is a 24 hour, 365 days a year conversation. We re constantly speaking to colleagues, customers or strangers. Even when sleeping we re still talking. And when we re not, we re often dying to speak but lacking the courage to do so.

The positives that can come from a humble coffee break

July 12, 2018

By Staff writer

If stress is becoming an issue, coffee breaks can help alleviate the pressure. They can also help even the healthiest employees be more effective.

A 3-step guide to staff engagement: Invest time and effort in developing these skills

July 12, 2018

By Staff writer

I used to hold breakfasts with groups of employees to discuss aspects of our business and allow them the opportunity to ask questions. In one of those, I learned a valuable lesson.

4 pillars to help you develop a health and wellbeing strategy

July 11, 2018

By Royston Guest

Health is like money. We never have a true idea of its value until we lose it.

3 sets of skills every CEO must have in order to succeed

July 6, 2018

By Staff writer

Every CEO role is different because each company has its own flavour and situation. However, there are a few skills successful leaders tend to have in common.

The advice 50 business leaders would tell their teenage selves if they could travel back in time

July 5, 2018

By Shane Schutte

What advice do you wish you had received in your teenage years” 50 high-profile people sought to answer the question in one sentence – and the results are an inspirational guide for business, leadership, and being better than you currently are.

How to support your employees after the death of a colleague

July 5, 2018

By Staff writer

Loss is a part of life, but sometimes it can happen when you least expect it, says Mike Preston, business development director for ProtectMyPeople.com. With your staff spending so much time together, they will undoubtedly need your compassion and support when a desk becomes empty.

5 steps to stop your scaleup screwing up

July 5, 2018

By Staff writer

Culture is the operating system of every business, so make sure you spend time getting it right before speeding ahead, says Corporate Punk’s Phil Lewis.

From the factory floor: First-hand knowledge of being mismanaged informed my leadership style

July 5, 2018

By Staff writer

Leicestershire serial inventor turned entrepreneur, Graham Harris, explains how hard lessons learnt on the factory floor helped develop his own leadership style as he made the transition to business owner.

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