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Creativity and imagination have never been more important for a successful business leader than they are in this day and age. I liken the creative process of a business leader to the efforts of the captain of an America’s Cup sailboat racing team. There is a crew of many people, but...

I am a feminist. Startled? You shouldn’t be. Simply put, a feminist is a person who supports feminism. Feminism is the belief in social, economic, and political equality of the sexes. One would think that being a feminist is not a big deal – who would not be “for” treating...

Women still make up a low proportion of CEOs in 2021 (6%), despite some high-profile success stories, according to Ezra, one of the leading global providers of digital coaching In the UK FTSE 100 as it stands there are six female CEOs compared to 94 men in 2021, the same...

One of the positive things to come out of the COVID-19 crisis is the fact that organisations around the world have finally removed the barriers to their staff being able to work from home. There were never any technological barriers to people doing so, most of the issues centred around...

You set the alarm as you get into bed, intending to wake up and successfully knock off items on your to-do list. You go to bed committed to the goal of becoming the most productive version of yourself through the optimization of your habits. The morning time comes calling, and...

Research from Ezra, one of the leading global providers of digital coaching, has revealed which global nations invest the most in their education sectors. Ezra analysed data from the World Bank on education spend as a percentage of GDP in each nation and what this investment equates to in terms...

Once you decide to study at a foreign university, you must start preparing yourself for the extra expenses you might end up incurring. There is no gainsaying that student expenses often go through the roof, especially during the initial few months. As we learn to adapt and adjust to the...

When combating fraud, most businesses turn their attention outward, defending against anonymous cybercriminals who may be hacking into their systems. However, it is equally important to identify the threats within your organization. Whether deliberately or not, your employees could be stealing from your company month after month. In fact, employee...

Time-tracking software is an essential tool for any business, regardless of its size. Although you may think that such software just tracks time spent, it can also help you understand your employees' engagement in tasks and improve your team's productivity. Additionally, time-tracking software can track your billable hours, making the...

The purpose is a term often thrown around in business leadership circles, but few appreciate is its true value. Beyond its buzzword popularity, true purpose can unlock tangible business success for leaders able to harness its power. As part of its 2018 Global Leadership Forecast, leadership consulting firm DDI analyzed...