There is no single look for a professional but there are a few things that some of the most successful people have in common. They are confident, they pay attention to detail and they know their own minds. Professionals give off plenty of signals that they are in charge - even if they are simply making a quick coffee! So, if you want to shake off your innocence and start walking the route to management, here are a few things to consider to make you appear more professional. … Read More »

If you are responsible for leading a team of people then you know that you are in a very privileged position. You can make a real difference to their lives every single day and your direction and inspiration can impact upon the service and standard of work that they deliver to clients. We are sure that you want to be a great leader which is why today we are sharing with you 3 tips to be the best boss. … Read More »

People management, it sounds like a rudimentary term sometimes. When you’re a people management professional, you’re doing so many different things at once. You’re helping junior staff grow into their roles, you’re giving training to employees to help improve the general skill level of workers, you’re helping employees with payment or holiday issues, you’re putting employees in positions where they can really shine and you’re also just managing the day to day admin stuff. … Read More »

Leadership can be a crucial skill for anyone looking to advance their career. Unfortunately, it’s also an ability that comes very readily to some … and not so easily to others. If you feel that leading others isn’t something you were necessarily born to do, don’t despair! Here are a few tips and tricks to […] … Read More »

If you're lucky enough to be promoted you may think to yourself "Do I deserve it?" Well, my first thought would be "Yes, of course!" unless you're a complete brown-nosing sycophant you earned this! If you're a new manager then this guide will help you learn to thrive and grown in your role and inspire those who now work for you. … Read More »

Leadership skills aren't just for managers, they're a useful technique to have in any position. In this article Mark Thomson looks at 5 skills you should think about mastering in order to awake the leader within you. … Read More »

It’s not easy being the boss. Sure, you want to be liked by your employees, but you also need to be tough to get things done. A boss that is too likeable can be thought of as a soft touch, which could lead to employees taking advantage or important developments being missed. Some instances in […] … Read More »

Quite often we blame ourselves for the lack of growth in our business - but perhaps sometimes it's other factors holding us back. Shirking employees, unrealistic goals and being stuck in your ways can all hamper your business growth … Read More »

Are you a manager or a leader? Which is best? In this guest post Chris Thomson discusses the difference in roles and why one is better that the other. … Read More »