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Why extroverts are not always the most successful bosses
Conventional wisdom tells us that leaders are the men and women who stand up, speak out, give orders, make plans and are generally the most dominant, outgoing people in a group. But that is not...
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Embrace complexity – it’s natural
“No man is an island, entire of itself,” wrote British poet John Donne in 1624. “Each is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” Centuries before scientists developed the knowhow to map...
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My dirty little secret: Confessions from 10 successful entrepreneurs
They’re prosperous, intelligent and tech savvy. They dress well, have an air of confidence and foresight that makes others jealous, but even the most successful entrepreneurs have...
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Meet Tim Leatherman: Why the creator of the Leatherman multi-tool focuses on...
It’s been 30 years since Tim Leatherman created and started selling the multi-tool, and 29 years since Australians first got their hands on it. In that time, the market’s been flooded with no...
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How an innovation coach can help leaders
When surveyed, most leaders around the world will say innovation is a top priority. Yet many struggle with how to do it. So increasingly, leaders are turning to innovation coaches to help them...
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Are you a boss or a leader? There are four key differences
Kick enough goals, win enough brownie points, and soon enough you’ll progress up the career ladder to any one of these positions. These are often the terms given to you when you take on the...
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From drug addict to multimillionaire: 10 business lessons from Jimmy Choo...
She went from being a “functioning addict” to running a global brand, going through three private-equity deals, surviving a hostile takeover and finally helping sell Jimmy Choo for £525 million...
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Did you choose to lead, or did your organisation choose you?
In many organisations, there is this implicit assumption that everyone aspires to be a leader. As a result, leadership roles in these places are ever in danger of being populated by people who...
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Why autocratic bosses are a dying breed
The idea that everyone wants leadership and wants to be led is a popular one, especially among corporate CEOs, but how true is it? Recent political events in Ukraine and Thailand should focus...
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Andrew Demetriou steps down: how to know when it’s time to go
The chief executive of the AFL, Andrew Demetriou, announced yesterday he will step down at the end of the 2014 season to many cries of “about time”. Demetriou has been at the helm of the national...
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