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David Duke shares his leadership inspirations
The CEO of social enterprise Street Soccer Scotland went from living on the street to running his own firm
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How the IoD can help you build a portfolio career
Many experts recommend that you should start out in a voluntary capacity, rather than trying to make the leap from executive director to corporate Ned. Schools, academies and charities, for instance, are always on the lookout for directors with strong commercial skills to serve them as governors and trustees.
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Why everyone’s talking about mentoring
Only a quarter of British SMEs make use of mentors. Experts discuss what both parties stand to gain
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The leadership lessons of Rachel Botsman
An authority on trust in the digital age, Botsman offers advice on public speaking and explains why the new principles of trust pose a challenge for business leaders
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8 tips from Susie Dent on choosing the right words to inspire
Countdown’s lexicographer offers guidance on winning employees’ hearts and minds through language
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Path59 founder asks: “How can I manage client expectations of my time?”
IoD 99 member Merje Shaw needs to delegate more as her company grows. She asks a panel of expects how best to inform clients
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Boards urged to appoint disability champions
Research by KPMG shows majority of firms have no disability representation at top level
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Martin Luther King Jr: the leadership qualities that defined an icon
On the 50th anniversary of his death, we reflect on the leadership qualities that defined an icon
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Supercharge your firm’s performance with objectives and key results (OKR)
In exclusive extracts from his new book, investor John Doerr explains how OKRs can be applied in any organisation to help drive growth
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How to present to millennials
Simon Morton, CEO of Eyeful Presentations, offers his tips on engaging with your younger employees
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How I did it: Chartered Director Jane Williams
The Chartered Director with 30-years experience at board level shares insights that have made her a better leader
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My leadership lessons – René Carayol shares his career inspirations
From meeting Nelson Mandela, to challenging racism, to why it’s not vital for leaders to be all-rounders