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“The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can’t blow an uncertain trumpet.” – Theodore M. Hesburgh

Leadership

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?

Human Resources

You’re fired! Why employers shouldn’t follow Donald Trump’s lead

Peninsula's Alan Price warns business owners with a penchant for frequent firings on how to avoid following Donald Trump's infamous footsteps as the man who is synonymous with the phrase “you’re fired.”

Human Resources

How to cope when you first become boss

Laura Evans, associate solicitor at Your HR Lawyer offers top top tips to make sure you are prepared when you first become boss.

Technology

Why responsible leadership is critical in a future where robots take our jobs

With large numbers of employees set to lose jobs to AI and robotics, only responsible leadership can manage these changes effectively, according to experts from a roundtable.

Entrepreneurs

2016 in review: What went wrong for Cameron, Corbyn, Clinton and co?

2016 has been a year of ups and downs. Mandy Flint and Elisabet Vinberg Hearn, leadership experts and authors of "Leading Teams - 10 Challenges: 10 Solutions" outline the biggest leadership mistakes made by world leaders last year, and what they could do differently.

Entrepreneurs

Why is it lonely at the top?

We've all heard it before; it's lonely at the top. In this article, Haines Watts' Karen McLellan addresses business owner isolation.

Leadership

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.

Leadership

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.

Leadership

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.

News

Her Majesty the Queen – A global leader

​​Are leaders born or made? Team development consultant, leadership mentor and author, Ben Morton attempts to answer this question based on the illustrious career of Queen Elizabeth II 

Human Resources

From culture to strong leadership: how to build the perfect team

Going from running a start-up as a sole entrepreneur to building a successful team can be a tricky business: so here are some tips to ensure a smooth transition

Leadership

Is emotional intelligence the most important personal trait in leadership?

Is emotional intelligence more important than IQ in successful leadership? Here, Marielena Sabatier argues the case for taking it more seriously.

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Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial