The CEO of social enterprise Street Soccer Scotland went from living on the street to running his own firm

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.

Only a quarter of British SMEs make use of mentors. Experts discuss what both parties stand to gain

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

Countdown’s lexicographer offers guidance on winning employees’ hearts and minds through language

IoD 99 member Merje Shaw needs to delegate more as her company grows. She asks a panel of expects how best to inform clients

Research by KPMG shows majority of firms have no disability representation at top level

On the 50th anniversary of his death, we reflect on the leadership qualities that defined an icon

In exclusive extracts from his new book, investor John Doerr explains how OKRs can be applied in any organisation to help drive growth

Simon Morton, CEO of Eyeful Presentations, offers his tips on engaging with your younger employees

The Chartered Director with 30-years experience at board level shares insights that have made her a better leader

From meeting Nelson Mandela, to challenging racism, to why it’s not vital for leaders to be all-rounders