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The traits of a purposeful leader

At Virgin, we believe that all businesses – regardless of size or sector – should be led by purpose. This is why I’m so proud to see how Virgin Media is living up to its purpose of ‘building connections that really matter’. I spoke to Jeff Dodds, Chief Operating Office of Virgin Media, as part of my Purposeful Leadership… Continue reading The traits of a purposeful leader

What Kind of Leader are YOU?

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Does holding authority in your job make you more effective? Or let us put it this way…who is more effective -A Boss, a Manager or a Leader? Undoubtedly, a committed leader who leads by example and brings out the best in others is not only more effective at work but also a role model for… Continue reading What Kind of Leader are YOU?

How to Lead in a Crisis Situation

When Napoleon marched an army of 685,000 men into Russia in June 1812, he was at the height of his power. By November, he retreated home with only 27,000 soldiers, and France’s dominance in Europe was shattered. How did he go from an almost invincible position to a disastrous crisis in five short months? Easy,… Continue reading How to Lead in a Crisis Situation

The Four Essential Traits of Passionate Leadership

At some point in your career, you most likely worked for a boss who was not inspiring. Yes, they are a boss, but not a leader, and neglected to provide room for excellence in your work. You weren’t able to operate at your full potential due to the lack of support or even the encouragement… Continue reading The Four Essential Traits of Passionate Leadership

6 Characteristics of Inclusive Leaders

Inclusive leaders tend to share six signature traits that not only promote diversity on their teams, but also improve their capacity to innovate and deal with uncertainty, according to a study of inclusive leaders from six locations worldwide, conducted by Deloitte Australia. How many of these traits do you possess? The IT profession in the… Continue reading 6 Characteristics of Inclusive Leaders