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The CEO factory

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

Julia Finch

Sleek events

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

Andrew Lynch

Deliveroo cargo box near a parked bicycle

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
Tom Molnar, chief executive of Gail’s Bakery

The secret sauce behind Gail’s Bakery

From energy trading to artisan bread, meet the man behind Gail's Bakery

Andrew Lynch

Trader at work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

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
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, celebrates victory as he acknowledges the fans after Real Madrid defeat Borussia Dortmund during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Final match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

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

Ed Smith

Joanna (Swash) Knight OBE, Group CEO of Moneypenny

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

Graham Ruddick

Google Corporate Headquarters and Logo

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”
Pixelated hands reaching out from screens to shake in a virtual handshake

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

Niki Turner-Harding

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

Pavlo Phitidis

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
Serena Williams and Venus Williams at The 2024 ESPY Awards

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

Catherine Baker

Retail

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? 
Steve Hare, CEO of Sage standing with arms folded

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

Graham Ruddick

Headquarters of the Bank of England

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
Business man in a suit floating on water

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

Jake Humphrey

Bank of England und Royal Exchange in London

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
Mark Beaumont poses with his Guinness World Records

The art of turning absurd ideas into achievable goals

Mark Beaumont is a record-breaking cyclist, adventurer, documentary maker and writer. Now he is using his expertise in endurance, team building and resilience to help start-ups grow

Graham Ruddick

Will Beckett

Hawksmoor: How to build an award-winning restaurant chain from scratch

Will Beckett, co-founder of Hawksmoor, shares insights on scaling a business by prioritising staff retention and much more.

Dougal Shaw

Nike store is a fashion and sporting goods store

Nike under the microscope

Plus, business groups react to £20bn government shortfall, McDonald's rethinking its pricing strategy and the evolution of a car dealer dynasty
Roman's International Ferrari

Growth Engines: The evolution of a car dealer dynasty

Meet the father and son duo aiming to take their family business, car dealership Romans International, to new heights

Pavlo Phitidis

Commons Chamber

Who really runs Britain?

Business Leader’s head of membership, Craig Wilmann, considers where the real power lies in our country

Craig Wilmann

Rachel Reeves Delivers First Major Speech As New Chancellor Of The Exchequer

The £20bn public spending hole

Plus, business confidence on the up, Autonomy co-founder and newly exonerated Mike Lynch speaks and Blackrock succession planning lessons
Modern Milkman

The company that turned a milk round into a £250m business

Plus, OpenAI testing AI-powered search feature, THG slashing more jobs, UK drivers still paying too much for fuel and your Friday pick-me-up