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Taylor Swift performs on stage during The Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium

What Taylor Swift and Oasis can teach us about the economy

Plus, building one of the world's most successful retailers, house prices trending up and inheritance tax knock on effect
My Business Leader Secret - Fawn Weaver, founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

Uncle Nearest founder: To disrupt a market, you have to understand it

Fawn Weaver, the woman behind the Uncle Nearest whiskey brand, shares her personal business advice

Dougal Shaw

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Join Business Leader and fast-forward your growth

Join an exclusive community of entrepreneurs, founders and CEOs from medium-sized businesses and access masterclasses, peer groups and one-on-one coaching to fast-track your growth

Craig Wilmann

Two women using sticky notes to symbolise productivity

Is it time to stop measuring productivity by time?

Plus, OpenAI to launch breakthrough AI tool, Tesco loses “fire and rehire” legal battle and Vodafone and Three merger under threat
Dame Stephanie Shirley blue jumper with books

Shattering glass ceilings: The life and legacy of Dame Stephanie Shirley 

From escaping the Holocaust as a child refugee to founding a groundbreaking tech company, Dame Stephanie Shirley's life is a testament to resilience, innovation and philanthropy

Josh Dornbrack

John Lewis store on Oxford Street

High street malaise

Plus, UK data centres classified as critical national infrastructure, Starbucks' new CEO lays out turnaround plans, is ‘founder mode’ or ‘manager mode’ better and why Britain stopped buying mobile phones
Logos of Puma and Serie A are seen on the Serie A official match ball Puma

Can Serie A regain its position as the top football league in the world?

In this episode of the Business Leader podcast, we get a marketing masterclass from the man tasked with making the top Italian football league the best in the world

Graham Ruddick

Exterior of Hargreaves Landsdown building in Bristol

The biggest challenge Britain faces is keeping its success stories here

There is a scale-up difficulty as fundraising gets harder, but companies also need to feel loved, says economics expert Szu Ping Chan

Szu Ping Chan

Should we focus on making workers happy?

Plus, economic growth flatlines, Amazon to invest £8bn in the UK and how to delegate decision-making strategically
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves leave after an interview at the London Stock Exchange

Expect a frenetic autumn as Labour gets set for three game-changing events

Radical reforms to workers’ rights, a rousing party conference and a tax-raising Budget will dominate

Steven Swinford

Close-up of British bank notes

Wages take a hit

Plus, PM urged to raise taxes or rein in the state, Apple told by EU to pay £11bn in tax, online platforms more popular than TV for news and how Serie A is taking on the Premier League
Santander bank branch

Santander cracks down on hybrid working

Plus, Softbank gives an insight into its investment mindset, John Lewis chair Sharon White: ‘I always ask, what’s the upside?’ and how to not overhire
My Business Leader Secret - Paddy Fletcher, co-founder and co-CEO of The Port of Leith

The unique funding strategy of a vertical whisky distillery

Paddy Fletcher, co-founder and co-CEO of The Port of Leith whisky brand, shares his personal business advice, explaining why he built a vertical distillery

Dougal Shaw

The Productive Coffee Break A Cozy Workspace Setup Inspiring Creativity and Focus

How an economist optimises their morning routine

Plus, UK needs £1tn investment for a decade to reach 3 per cent annual growth, Poppy Gustafsson to leave Darktrace and Ticketmaster “dynamic pricing” of Oasis tickets under investigation
Ben Francis, founder and CEO of Gymshark

From founder to leader: How to let go and empower your team for greater success

As a leader, your most important job evolves from doing everything yourself to empowering your team to excel

Bruce Whitfield

Private sector grows faster than expected in August

Plus, Volvo abandons plan to sell only EVs by 2030, Amazon's Alexa to get a revamp and the world’s call centre capital is gripped by AI fever – and fear
Sir Rocco Forte poses in a suite at Browns Hotel

How do you start again after losing your business?

The Business Leader podcast looks at the story behind Sir Rocco Forte's billion-pound businesses

Graham Ruddick

Workers at Camden Collective

Is it better to build your start-up in-person or remotely? 

It’s the existential business question of the post-Covid age: are you remote, in-office, or hybrid? We speak to start-ups who have taken very different approaches 

Dougal Shaw

Nvidia

Another Nvidia wobble stokes AI bubble fear

Plus, day one employment rights concerns, "tax road map" for business promise, why 10,000 hours is a lie and the surprising ingredient of the truly great
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The surprising ingredient of the truly great

While talent often takes centre stage in discussions about success in sports and business, it is far from the whole story, explains Catherine Baker

Catherine Baker

Office skyscrapers

Commuting: The office return nemesis

Plus, retail sales grow, VW considering closing factories in Germany for the first time, how to build hype with a waitlist and a look at sonic branding
Clare Elford, the chief executive of Clue Software

Learning to lead: Transforming a legacy business

Clare Elford, the chief executive of Clue Software, tells the story of how she learnt to lead

Andrew Lynch

My Business Leader Secret - Ajaz Ahmed, founder and CEO of AKQA

AKQA CEO: Put diversity at the forefront of your business

AKQA CEO Ajaz Ahmed on diversity in tech and advertising and his sense of responsibility when it comes to representation at work

Dougal Shaw

A colorful puzzle piece shaped like the human brain

How to tap the power of neurodiverse talent

Despite the growing recognition of the value of diversity, neurodiversity remains an overlooked aspect in many workplaces, says Niki Turner-Harding

Niki Turner-Harding