For the last decade, Silicon Valley has widely espoused the virtues of failing to succeed. But it’s not the only mindset leaders should embrace: the right direction for you may not necessarily be the one you first envisioned so says Jesse Eisenberg.
By Staff writer
It is fair to assume CFO like numbers. What’s not to like The big number above demands your attention, even if you are not analytically inclined. Your interest will be further tweaked when I say that 30, 3, 30 are key numbers that will help CFOs step up to CEO.
By Jane Sunley
Great leadership is business critical if you want to to attract, engage and retain top talent. Yet leadership isn’t just about the inspirational CEO – it’s about all levels of the organisation.
Strange though it may seem, the very qualities of entrepreneurial success – optimism, self-belief and capability – may impede an entrepreneur’s ability to overcome the predictable and mundane.
The CFO has been cemented in the number two position behind the CEO in recent years with the downturn being the driver behind the change. And perhaps as a by-product of the increased expectations of the role, CFOs are developing skills which pave the way for them to become head of the firm.
If you feel like you need the brains of a scientist, the karma of a Buddhist and the execution skills of a Navy Seal to get the job done, then author Terence Mauri has the right advice for you: Relearn how to lead.
By Sue Coyne
In today’s fast-paced business world, the one constant is change. At any given time, you, your team and your business are likely to be facing one or more forms of change, but it is something that many people find extremely difficult to embrace.
Every day we are faced with inconveniences, from missing a meeting due to train delays, to not being able to settle a bill between friends. But while many adopt the stereotypical British response of sharing displeasure and choosing not to take action, by simply sitting down and taking a minute to consider the issue, you’d be surprised how easy the solution is to find.
By Staff writer
The transition from founder to CEO is often a tricky one. So we called on numerous business leaders to share their advice for those looking to be at the helm of a company for the first time.
By Staff writer
Mentoring has become a hot topic across the business landscape, with more industries wanting either to start schemes or revise existing ones. So this may be a good time to stop and think about what mentoring can do for your firm, and whether or not you can truly mentor your own staff.
