In business, the adage “it starts at the top” can prompt an uncomfortable question: “Can the boss finish what he or she started?” Many CEOs and entrepreneurs wrestle with this challenge
Much of the corporate world tends to be driven by a desire for instantaneous results which produce favourable financial returns. Consequently, the principles of ethics in a range of actions and decisions can often end…
Once upon a time, job interviews were fairly straightforward affairs. They began with a handshake, consisted of questions relating to your skills and experience and if you’d done really well, they’d end on a smile.
New ways of working require leadership skills that are more important than experience, says Dr. Riitta Lumme-Tuomala, Head of Growth at Aalto University Executive Education. Organisations in rapidly expanding sectors are wrongly prioritising experience…
Whether it’s home-based workers or teams operating across disparate sites, many businesses are struggling to make the remote working vision a reality. Contrary to popular belief, Maintel’s flexible working study revealed the differing preferences between the…
When we wish to communicate our ideas, there is a myriad of tools we can call upon to ensure that people remember both the memorable phrase and its memorable speaker. As an added bonus,…
As LID celebrates it’s 25th anniversary this year, LID Radio speaks with general manager and publisher Martin Liu, about how he started out and how the industry has evolved during that time. Martin Liu…
Have you ever suddenly realized that you’ve spent much longer than you intended browsing your Facebook feed, Instagram feed, Twitter feed, or any other such feed you are prone to disappearing into? Perhaps this…
There is a near-infinite number of leadership models out there. Some good; some great; some not-so. In the coaching space, I’m often asked for a recommendation. Which model should I adopt and align with…
As a recovering perfectionist (I’ll keep trying until I’ve perfected it), I can honestly say I’ve been on both sides of this experience. As the employee, I’ve felt the dejection when something I’ve worked…