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How Ikea’s style won over shoppers in UK

The Swedish chain was big and brash but found success by respecting the British consumer, says its country CEO Peter Jelkeby
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Make passion and drive central to everything you do

Business Leader Expert Jake Humphrey shares the lessons that Formula One legend Eddie Jordan has for us all
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Emirates bets on a high-flying high-street experience

Retail stores are becoming places to cement a relationship with customers, not just to sell products. We go inside the first Emirates World travel store
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Use Disney-inspired creativity to unlock your company’s innovation

The former Disney innovation chief shares his proven strategies to help teams unleash their imagination

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US election result exposes the gender gap in leadership

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Growth looks elusive after Budget creates ‘perfect storm’

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Action speaks louder than words for male mental health

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Szu Ping Chan

Pensions reform could unlock the UK economy

By Szu Ping Chan
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Make passion and drive central to everything you do

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Catherine Baker

Believing in long-term success is vital when facing brutal setbacks

By Catherine Baker
Ed Smith

Labour’s problems are not a failure of storytelling but of leadership

By Ed Smith

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