How can leaders engender commitment by letting go of control?
It can be uncomfortable to let go of control and hand over power, but it is a necessary step strong leaders must take....
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How to give feedback
Feedback is essential to growth, but it’s not always easy to give. This second of a three-part series explores why tone and gestures matter just as much as words. ...
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Khadija worked for a bank but now uses her skills to feed those in need
Building a social enterprise requires both a big heart and a clear strategic focus, says Khadija Mohamed-Churchill, founder and CEO of Kwanza Tukule. In an in-depth discussion with Jean-Francois Manzoni, she reveals...
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Football’s elite and the tactics of talent management
December 18, 2022 in Leadership • 9 min read
Successful managers at the top level need a wide range of skills to lead teams both on and off the field. Renowned football writer Simon Kuper presents his best XI tips (plus...
A passionate investment
December 15, 2022 • by Christina Gaw in Leadership • 8 min read
Gaw Capital, a real estate investment firm, was set up by two brothers and a friend from university in 2005. Three years later, their banker sister Christina Gaw accepted an offer to...
I failed but emerged stronger from the experience Â
November 21, 2022 • by Arnaud Henneville-Wedholm in Leadership • 7 min read
Arnaud Henneville-Wedholm's dreams of glory were crushed in a David and Goliath battle with Mark Zuckerberg, but he firmly believes that failure can be a springboard to success if managed well...
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How to future-proof your talent and avoid the quitting contagion
October 19, 2022 • by Valerie Beaulieu-James in Leadership • 4 min read
While there’s no silver bullet, employers should put career progression and skills training at the center of their retention strategies, panelists said in a webinar on the global workforce of the future....
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