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Top Tips to Become a Pro at Public Speaking
It’s well documented that many people find the thought of public speaking more frightening that going to the dentist, handling spiders or even death! Even the most seasoned CEOs can find public speaking frightening, or at best,…
How To Introduce an Effective Flexible Working Policy
Flexible working is increasingly in demand. It’s high on the list of preferred benefits for many UK workers and something CEOs keen to improve employee retention and increase engagement in 2019 should consider.
Research from XpertHR…
Key Leadership Qualities During A Transformational Period
It’s been an eventful year so far at Act-On. We’ve hired a ton of people, experienced exciting transitions, felt growing pains, and seen the benefit of dedicated teamwork as our strategies come to life and take shape with tangible progress.…
5 Steps to Find the Right Investor for Your Business
Like it or not, money makes the world go ‘round. Businesses of all industries and sizes often rely on investors to bring home the bacon. It’s this all-important influx of cash that helps businesses scale smart over time.
7 Keys to CEO Success at a Private Equity Firm
If you are the CEO of a private equity portfolio company, chances are you don’t have time to read a long article because of your high-stress job.
How Bill Gates Makes And Spends His Billions
Bill Gates is currently the world's second richest person with a net worth of over $93 billion. In 1975, childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft and went on to create the operating system for IBM's first personal…
Here’s How CEOs Can Implement a Successful Culture Transformation
The idea that the right culture to exist to allow the transformation of an organisation is nothing new.
4 Mistakes Brand Builders Should Avoid
It's very easy to make mistakes as a business, and if you're building your brand from scratch, there are some obvious mistakes to avoid.
Are You Sure You Want to Be a CEO?
A question often not asked enough. When we think of CEO – we likely think of the positives: the recognition, power, and leadership. It’s not always that way.
5 Ways to Making Better Data Driven Decisions
Political, social and technological disruptions are set to shake up the business world more than ever over the next 12 months, putting increased pressure on the decision-making capabilities of the CEO.