Public speaking has been rated as scarier than death, even having its own special anxiety disorder called glossophobia ...
Ever feel like you may be wasting your life away sitting behind a computer screen? If new research1 from the University of Leicester is anything to go by, you might just be on to something ...
Think great leadership is about being able to manage a team with maximum impact and minimum fuss? You may want to reconsider. From tapping into and fostering talent to learning the art of admitting defeat, mastering the art of being a good leader is no easy feat. Here are 10 ways to make light work of it ...
If you're compiling a list of dream employers, it's impossible not to consider Google. The online search giant might be on the vanguard of business and technology, but it's also known for its imaginative take on the modern office - its New York headquarters plays host to giant murals of taxis and soundproofed rooms holding drums and electric guitars. Red Bull applies its extreme ethos to more than just its energy drinks - the beverage manufacturer's London office features a giant slide as well as an architecturally designed floating staircase. ...
Whether it's gruelling deadlines or exhausting after-hours work events, the pressures of running a successful business can soon see busyness become your natural state ...
Whether you have talent, drive or a killer work ethic, your ability to forge lasting business relationships can mean the difference between mediocrity and success. Unfortunately, business owners can sometimes perceive networking as an exercise in self-promotion or social climbing - an assessment that can impact growth and profitability while making it infinitely harder to make your mark ...
To create a winning office environment, you need to think beyond state-of-the-art espresso machines and panoramic views. Your ability to design a workspace that follows ergonomic principles will impact your employee happiness more than luxurious touches ever could ...
In October last year, a pregnant Marissa Mayer appeared on the cover of Fortune magazine - proof of her ability to juggle the demands of motherhood with the challenges of realising her leadership dreams. Across the Atlantic, Richard Branson blazes new trails as a business leader while indulging his love of skydiving, space travel and chasing new thrills. In the process, he's given us a model for entrepreneurship that addresses both personal aspirations and professional dreams ...
It's common knowledge that your ability to forge powerful relationships can determine whether your business sinks or swims. But, business owners often underestimate the value of a compelling first impression and the way it can shape your professional reputation, industry profile and future sales ...
For a small business owner, the ultimate goal is to establish a reputation good enough to do the marketing for you. Nowhere does a reputation precede us more than in customer service. Even the best product can be irreversibly tarnished by bad service, so it's not only a benefit but a necessity to ensure your staff members are aware of your expectations and capable of carrying out consistently good service to your clients ...