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Blair’s new book shows us a world-class salesman if not a world-class statesman

Ed Smith says that the former PM's book is more a reflection on leadership principles than an autobiography

Ed Smith

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Founder mode: When to step in and when to step back

Reflecting on the founder mode craze, Caspar Lee explores the delicate balance between involvement and trust in leadership

Caspar Lee

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Monday.com: How to build a global software giant

In our latest podcast, we speak to Monday.com co-founder Eran Zinman about how the company has scaled so rapidly

Dougal Shaw

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Marketing masterclass: How Serie A plans to reclaim global glory

The Italian football league, Serie A, is using marketing to grow its audience rather than simply relying on what happens on the pitch

Graham Ruddick

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament on October 30, 2024 in London, England. This is the first Budget presented by the new Labour government and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Autumn budget: Now what?

Plus, the news you needed to know this week, the strategy that brought Adidas back from the brink and more in our Weekend newsletter

Graham Ruddick

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The diamond empire: How De Beers created a market out of nothing

When De Beers found itself with a glut of gems and no buyers, it used glamour and royalty to create a market where none existed

Bruce Whitfield

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The power of trust and coaching in sports and leadership

Catherine Baker explains three things that can take your leadership to the elite level

Catherine Baker

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How to do market research well

Research should be the foundation of any growing business, but it is fraught with pitfalls that companies need to avoid

Sarah Vizard

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What Ozempic and Wegovy can teach business leaders about unplanned success

Plus, the news you needed to know this week, stop ignoring your high performers and the art of 21st-century leadership in our Weekend newsletter

Graham Ruddick

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An inclusive culture boosts results and attracts better staff

From rethinking recruitment practices to fostering inclusive retention processes, Niki Turner-Harding explores how businesses can move beyond compliance and fully embrace the potential of a DEI-driven workplace

Niki Turner-Harding

Who are Britain’s top business power couples?

From Specsavers to Lush and Sushi Daily, we rank the companies built by couples

Rob Watts

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Learning to value the present is vital when future goals obsess us

In a fast-paced world that rewards doing over being, Jake Humphrey reflects on the importance of living in the present

Jake Humphrey

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John Cleese’s guide to creativity and how it can transform your business

Comic genius John Cleese has some straight-talking advice on how to unlock your creativity and boost your business

Josh Dornbrack

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Labour’s workers’ rights reforms risk harming those they seek to protect

The well-intentioned reforms could discourage employers from taking chances on inexperienced candidates, says Szu Ping Chan

Szu Ping Chan

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump debate

Starmer’s mission of economic growth hinges on outcome of US election

The UK's prime minister and foreign secretary face a complex diplomatic challenge in building or rebuilding ties with the 47th US president

Steven Swinford

Volkswagen's "Ugly is only skin-deep" advert is an example of The Praftfall effect

How to use behavioural science to boost your growth

Behavioural expert Richard Shotton gives a masterclass on how to exploit the innate bias of humans and how you can benefit from The Pratfall effect

Sarah Vizard

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An update from our editor-in-chief

Plus, Poppy Gustafsson appointed investment minister, UK economy grows again, 140-plus AIM-listed companies pen open letter to Reeves and Elon Musk unveils Tesla robotaxi
Richard Harpin

Ask Richard: How to combine bricks, clicks and paper

Richard Harpin, the founder of HomeServe and Growth Partner and owner of Business Leader, answers your burning business questions
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves leave after an interview at the London Stock Exchange

£25bn tax rise needed to avoid austerity

Plus, businesses given leeway to increase exec pay, how private equity ate Britain and Wimbledon says goodbye to line judges
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Artificial inclusion: How AI is reshaping the workplace

Zara Nanu explores how occupational segregation and uneven access to education could exacerbate gender disparities

Zara Nanu

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How Rightmove became such a hot property

Plus, ad watchdog cracks down on broadband firms, Shein sales hit £1.5bn, KPMG and Natwest rejoin the CBI and how Rightmove became such a hot property
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Why second place deserves more credit in sport – and life

Whether it’s football, gymnastics, tennis or life, true greatness often comes from embracing near-wins and losses alike, says Jake Humphrey

Jake Humphrey

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John Lewis removes CEO position

Plus, grocery prices climb, BP abandons green targets, the scandal of food waste and business lessons distilled from bourbon
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Fear of failure won’t stop the risk-takers

Plus, pension funds renew attack on London Stock Exchange, new “titans of Wall Street” Jane Street under the microscope and Budget looming over jobs market