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My Business Leader Secret

Founders and chief executives reveal the advice that has helped them succeed

Gtech founder: Find synergy in your sponsorships

Gtech founder: Find synergy in your sponsorships

The home appliances inventor and entrepreneur explains what he’s learned from sponsoring Brentford FC

Yotel CEO: You don’t need to choose between tech and people

Yotel CEO: You don’t need to choose between tech and people

Hubert Viriot explains his approach to using technology in the hospitality industry

Karen Blackett: Listen more in order to lead

Karen Blackett: Listen more in order to lead

The advertising veteran believes that leaders need to listen to those around them to set the right course for the business

Sir Chris Hoy: Make sure you all buy into the same goal

Sir Chris Hoy: Make sure you all buy into the same goal

The Olympic cycling champion has brought lessons from his time in sport to his work in business

Otto Car CEO: ‘Cultural shifts’ are business opportunities

Otto Car CEO: ‘Cultural shifts’ are business opportunities

The auto industry entrepreneur believes smart pivots can be the start button to fire up business success

Hilton EMEA President: Diverse customers need a diverse team

Hilton EMEA President: Diverse customers need a diverse team

The hotel executive believes the hospitality industry needs to be proactive in hiring to reflect society

Sir John Hegarty: See AI as a partner, not a tool

Sir John Hegarty: See AI as a partner, not a tool

The legendary ad exec believes leaders should collaborate with the technology, rather than use it as a tool

Apprentice stars: What Lord Sugar taught us

Apprentice stars: What Lord Sugar taught us

Contestants from The Apprentice reveal the fundamental business lessons they learned from taking part in the TV show

Sizewell C boss: Your workforce should mirror society

Sizewell C boss: Your workforce should mirror society

The woman leading the Sizewell C nuclear plant project explains her approach to building a diverse workforce

PocDoc CEO: Lend your expertise to other businesses

PocDoc CEO: Lend your expertise to other businesses

The healthtech entrepreneur runs a 'Last Friday' club where other leaders can book a session and ask him for advice

Airwallex CEO: Hire for personality traits, not experience

Airwallex CEO: Hire for personality traits, not experience

The fintech entrepreneur explains a key hiring strategy that has helped him scale a global business

Joanna Jensen: Don't avoid the nitty gritty

Joanna Jensen: Don't avoid the nitty gritty

The entrepreneur and angel investor explains a common issue she encounters with start-up founders

GoFundMe CEO: Risk-profile yourself to build your career

GoFundMe CEO: Risk-profile yourself to build your career

The leader of the online fundraising platform says measuring your personal risk appetite is vital for success

Heka founder: Becoming a mother made me a better leader

Heka founder: Becoming a mother made me a better leader

The founder of the employee benefits platform says parenthood has improved her leadership style

Seismic CEO: The best way to grow is never to shrink

Seismic CEO: The best way to grow is never to shrink

The boss of the US tech unicorn says a key part of growing his business involves working hard to ensure that it doesn't lose customers.

Bloom & Wild CEO: See mistakes as an opportunity

Bloom & Wild CEO: See mistakes as an opportunity

The co-founder and CEO of the flower delivery specialist says mistakes with customers can be a chance to shine and even build advocacy

Clarendon Fine Art MD: Make use of reverse mentoring

Clarendon Fine Art MD: Make use of reverse mentoring

The fashion boss turned art gallery executive believes leaders should be open to having younger people coach and educate them

Two Chicks CEO: Be open about who your audience will be

Two Chicks CEO: Be open about who your audience will be

When Alla Ouvarova brough the concept of liquid egg white to the UK, she was surprised by who ended up buying the product

Gousto CEO: Becoming a coach made me a better leader

Gousto CEO: Becoming a coach made me a better leader

Timo Boldt says becoming a coach has helped him to better understand and support employees

Ordnance Survey CEO: Ask three questions before proposing a new business idea

Ordnance Survey CEO: Ask three questions before proposing a new business idea

The CEO of the mapping service says too many would-be entrepreneurs jump in blind without having done enough research

Pip & Nut CEO: How to build luck into your business

Pip & Nut CEO: How to build luck into your business

The founder and CEO of the Pip & Nut food brand explains how you can make your own luck in business

Creatio CEO: Bootstrap first, then raise capital

Creatio CEO: Bootstrap first, then raise capital

Tech entrepreneur Katherine Kostereva explains why you should bootstrap your business idea first, before you seek capital investment

Ikea CEO: Manage challenges, lead from opportunities

Ikea CEO: Manage challenges, lead from opportunities

Ikea's CEO explains a simple concept to help business leaders in times of change and uncertainty