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Articles, news and expert analysis on business leadership topics for UK growth companies and start-ups.

Why deep help is the most underrated leadership strategy

New research from UCL reveals a new rising trend as today’s leaders go beyond shallow advice and favours to provide 'deep help' to their teams.

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What does your coffee order say about your leadership skills?

A survey of 1,000 coffee drinkers reveals which type are organised and take charge, and which are laid back “people-pleasers". What's your poison?

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The 3 definitive qualities of strong female leaders revealed

A new study from the University of Vaasa, Finland reveals that intuitive, extraverted and spontaneous women are the best choice for leading creative people. 

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5 effective leadership techniques to get the best from your team

Business consultant Anthony Fleming outlines ways to get the best out of your team.

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Are women better suited for leadership than men?

TL;DR: Women bosses tend to be more engaging and less biased when hiring and promoting employees, making the most of the "female talent supply" in male-dominated industries, and boosting staff morale and productivity while they're at it. Here's why.

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Why authentic leadership and pride in work are crucial for employee happiness

New research reveals that authentic leaders who treat employees fairly and encourage them to feel pride in work are the most successful.

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RESEARCH: “Sensation seekers” make better leaders

Businesses with "sensation seekers" for CEOs are likely to be far more innovative, according to research from McGill University. Here's why.

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Victim, villain or hero: where do you stand as a leader?

Mission: Leadership. Gulf war veteran and business leader, Ben Morton, outlines what it takes to be a leader and what he has learned along the way.

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RESEARCH: “Sensation seekers” make better leaders

Businesses with "sensation seekers" for CEOs are likely to be far more innovative, according to research from McGill University. Here's why.

Leadership

Victim, villain or hero: where do you stand as a leader?

Mission: Leadership. Gulf war veteran and business leader, Ben Morton, outlines what it takes to be a leader and what he has learned along the way.

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In addition to STEM talent, Britain faces leadership skills shortage

Half of all management level candidates in the UK lack leadership skills like open and empathetic communication, and strategic planning. Here are three ways to get around this.

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4 leadership lessons from horse whispering

Trainers say that leading a horse only requires three main things: establishing trust, demonstrating respect, and communicating directions clearly. Here are the main leadership lessons to learn from horse whisperers.

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A pace-setter or nurturer: what’s your leadership style?

Here are the six most common leadership styles and why changing things up could help you get the most out of your team.

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Inspirational business leaders: Behaviour over bank balance

Start-up founders tend to choose role models based on their media profile. Here's why you should learn from the hard working women that get things done quietly and out of the limelight, rather than the media darlings.