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Leadership

Articles, news and expert analysis on business leadership topics for UK growth companies and start-ups.

The growing importance of non-execs

Steven Fine, managing partner at advisory firm Peel Hunt, looks at how the role of non-executive directors has changed and the value they can now bring to business.

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How to treat staff as a new MD

The appointment of a new managing director can be an unsettling time for staff.

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Bullying or leadership?

While all forms of bullying are unsavoury, it's sometimes hard to distinguish between firm leadership and oppression.

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What qualities does it take to go from business manager to business leader?

What qualities does it take to go from being a successful and efficient business manager to a powerful and inspiring business leader? We ask entrepreneurs and experts for their views.

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Social entrepreneur: Julia Ashley

Speed and ease of putting new ideas into action is vital for Julia Ashley, new business director at London-based housing association and care provider Central and Cecil.

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The burden of leadership

When I started my own company there were days when it just wasn't happening.

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Identifying leadership talent in business

Brent Smith, an associate professor at London Business School, explains why confidence doesn't always equal effectiveness.

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Business leadership styles

Every team needs the right mix of intelligence and assertiveness. Chris Ingram looks at the different personality types and styles of leadership found in every office and how best to manage and motivate them.

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Identifying leadership talent in business

Brent Smith, an associate professor at London Business School, explains why confidence doesn't always equal effectiveness.

Leadership

Business leadership styles

Every team needs the right mix of intelligence and assertiveness. Chris Ingram looks at the different personality types and styles of leadership found in every office and how best to manage and motivate them.

Leadership

Can schools teach leadership?

Never has there been so much time and space devoted to entrepreneurs, from The Apprentice and Dragons' Den to dedicated courses in top business schools. Even secondary schools are now getting in on the act, writes Chris Ingram.

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Evolution of a leader

What makes a good business leader? There are countless theories on the subject, all seeking to pin down the universal recipe for successful leadership. They propound one seemingly universal truth – leaders must adapt their approach as their business grows. GrowthBusiness investigates.

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My leadership dilemmas

Recruitment is my biggest headache, explains Neil Franklin, founder in 1994 of telecoms outsourcing business Dataworkforce.