Business Leadership Articles | Vistage Research Center http://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/category/business-leadership/feed/ Resource for Business Leadership, Coaching, and CEOs Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:56:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 141323424 4 ways CEOs can become better leaders in 2025 https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20250123-ceos-better-leaders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250123-ceos-better-leaders https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20250123-ceos-better-leaders/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:55:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=46772 As we kick off 2025, the best leaders are reflecting on both their leadership strengths and shortcomings and actively seeking opportunities to improve over the next year. They understand that what worked 5 or 10 years ago may not be...

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]]> https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20250123-ceos-better-leaders/feed/ 0 46772 Why purpose is the gateway to transformational leadership https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20250117-transformational-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250117-transformational-leadership https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20250117-transformational-leadership/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:24:42 +0000 /research-center/?p=46824 Leadership isn’t just a title or position — it’s a way of being. It’s about showing up authentically, inspiring others to unlock their potential and fostering a culture of growth in which the leaders you develop, in turn, develop others....

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]]> https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20250117-transformational-leadership/feed/ 0 46824 4 award-winning leaders who found different ways to GROW https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20250110-award-winning-leaders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20250110-award-winning-leaders https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20250110-award-winning-leaders/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=46811 Every CEO aims to make an impact, achieve greatness and leave a lasting legacy. In the Vistage community, we strive to help executives evolve into leaders who understand that growth is a journey worth celebrating. Download the e-book That’s why...

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]]> https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20250110-award-winning-leaders/feed/ 0 46811 10 Steps to Building Business Strategies & Strategy Development https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/strategic-planning/20181105-10-steps-building-best-business-strategies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20181105-10-steps-building-best-business-strategies https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/strategic-planning/20181105-10-steps-building-best-business-strategies/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:14:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=23348 I have had the honor of helping over 60 Vistage members craft their best business strategies. A couple of years ago, I worked with the management team of a member who was contemplating the company’s growth plan. Based on instincts...

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]]> https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/strategic-planning/20181105-10-steps-building-best-business-strategies/feed/ 2 23348 Year in Review 2024: Our top 5 leadership stories https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20241222-top-leadership-stories/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20241222-top-leadership-stories https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20241222-top-leadership-stories/#respond Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:10:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=46760 As the year draws to a close, we want to reflect on some of our top stories from 2024, a year that was anything but ordinary. We witnessed a decline in inflation and recognized the growing importance of succession planning...

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]]> https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20241222-top-leadership-stories/feed/ 0 46760 4 lessons CEOs should remember from ‘The Great Resignation’ https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20241220-great-resignation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20241220-great-resignation https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20241220-great-resignation/#respond Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:40:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=46737 In the second quarter of 2022, a workplace phenomenon known as “The Great Resignation” (or, as we referred to it at Vistage, “The Big Upgrade“) reached its apex, with workforce quit rates soaring to a staggering 4.5 million. A post-pandemic...

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]]> https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20241220-great-resignation/feed/ 0 46737 6 strategies to help new leaders navigate their fears https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20241217-new-leaders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20241217-new-leaders https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20241217-new-leaders/#respond Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:24:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=46731 Taking on a leadership role — especially as a new CEO — brings its own set of fears and challenges. For many, it can trigger “imposter syndrome,” causing doubt about one’s ability to handle the demands of the new position....

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]]> https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20241217-new-leaders/feed/ 0 46731 The power of inspirational leadership: A 3-step guide for CEOs https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20241209-inspirational-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20241209-inspirational-leadership https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20241209-inspirational-leadership/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:25:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=46590 Chances are that before becoming a CEO, you’ve encountered at least one leader in your career with an infectious passion for their work and an equal desire for nurturing talent in others. Working for someone who provides that level of...

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]]> https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/20241209-inspirational-leadership/feed/ 0 46590 4 long-term strategic planning challenges CEOs face https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/strategic-planning/20241203-strategic-planning-challenges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20241203-strategic-planning-challenges https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/strategic-planning/20241203-strategic-planning-challenges/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:25:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=46683 Strategic planning has always been a core priority for business leaders, but in today’s world of rapid disruption and economic uncertainty, it has become more critical — and complex — than ever. CEOs are tasked with crafting flexible strategies that...

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]]> https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/strategic-planning/20241203-strategic-planning-challenges/feed/ 0 46683 The Chief Strategy Officer: Is it a must-have for CEOs? https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/strategic-planning/20241121-chief-strategy-officer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20241121-chief-strategy-officer https://vistage.co.uk/research-centre/business-leadership/strategic-planning/20241121-chief-strategy-officer/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:14:00 +0000 /research-center/?p=46587 As more businesses develop and draft strategic plans, the role of chief strategy officer (CSO) has been adopted by executives who are eager to put their plans into action. Although strategic plans are increasingly common, many CEOs have watched their...

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