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Author: <span>Josh Dornbrack</span>
Growth Stories: Power couple
In this series, we look at the fast-growing medium-sized businesses driving the UK economy. Here, we profile Myenergi and its founders, Jordan Brompton and Lee Sutton
Setbacks aren’t terminal, they define success
Tom Beahon, co-founder and CEO of sportswear brand Castore, explores the unique qualities that set successful entrepreneurs apart
Wage growth slows as the jobs market “cools” and the impact of day one unfair dismissal rights
Plus, why AI-labelled products can scare away customers, the Yorkshire tech revolution and an advertising ban business leaders need to take note of
Female business leaders and the confidence conundrum
Women in business face a confidence paradox, where they are perceived as either lacking confidence or overdoing it, never fitting the typical leader's mould
Swingers and the rise of ‘competitive socialising’
Matt Grech-Smith talks about how Swingers leveraged pop-up spaces and social media to create a thriving business with a £39m turnover and plans for further expansion on the Business Leader podcast
Why you need a mentor
After navigating years of economic turbulence, business owners are finding renewed optimism, thanks largely to the support of co-founders, mentors, and coaches
The CEO factory: Why some companies can’t stop producing world-class leaders
Some companies have become as famous for training the next generation of leaders as the services they provide. We explore what makes a good C-level training facility and whether they are still relevant in today’s business landscape
Growth Stories: Shows that must go on
In this series, we look at the fast-growing medium-sized businesses driving the UK economy. Here, we profile Jennifer Davidson and Sleek Events
Deliveroo delivers a profit
Plus, jobs market cools and wage growth slows, British Business Bank in the red, Parameta Solutions may be the LSE's next headache and Britain needs to prove that its open for business
The secret sauce behind Gail’s Bakery
From energy trading to artisan bread, meet the man behind Gail's Bakery
What recession?
Plus, ONS to change how it measures supermarket prices, X sues major advertisers, how Keely Hodgkinson went from silver to gold and keeping politics out of the workplace
Adaptability over ideology: How Carlo Ancelotti has redefined leadership
In an era where philosophical fervour in sports rivals that of political debate, football managers like Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti exemplify differing approaches to the game
Moneypenny CEO on why we need an American mindset to failure
Talking on the Business Leader podcast, Joanna Knight, CEO of Moneypenny, urges the UK to adopt a more American mindset towards failure, viewing it as a stepping stone to success
Global markets steady and Google in hot water stateside
Plus, Pringles-owner shares leap amid takeover talk, Twickenham renamed and why we should end the fantasy of the “turnaround CEO”
A people-first approach to AI adoption
Generative AI has rapidly evolved from an experimental trend to a transformative business tool, leaving many SME leaders grappling with its implications
Growth Engines: Carving out a real estate niche
In the fiercely competitive market, The Modern House is setting itself apart using rich, curated content and a design-centric approach
Stock markets tumble
Plus, Intel on the rocks, the key to long-term motivation, the best high street in the UK revealed and Lloyds hires first group director for AI and advanced analytics
The 3Ps that provide the key to long-term motivation
Catherine Baker explores the "three Ps" that drive long-term success and how these principles can help maintain motivation and achieve sustained performance in any field
Retail footfall declines again
Plus, Sage’s CEO on learning to lead as an introvert, economic growth upgraded and can Samsung get its mojo back?
Sage’s CEO on learning to lead as an introvert
Steve Hare admits he found the transition from finance boss to CEO hard, but says he has learned to be more aware of the impact he has on people around him
Interest rate cut to 5%
Plus, CrowdStrike sued over global outage, the power of taking time off, Bill Ackman withdraws IPO despite “enormous investor interest” and people are not happy about Olympic selfies
The power of taking time off
As we’re into the summer holidays, it's crucial to remember the profound health benefits of taking time off
Business confidence on the up as interest rate decision looms
Plus, the sectors most affected by UK talent shortage, leadership lessons from Amazon's CEO and commuting habits revealed