- by Sarah Magarey
- in Small Business
- 09/08/2016
We’ve all been there, haven’t we – starting the new (financial) year with a list of goals we plan to achieve, and finding at the end of the year that we’ve barely made a dent in some of …
ReadWe’ve all been there, haven’t we – starting the new (financial) year with a list of goals we plan to achieve, and finding at the end of the year that we’ve barely made a dent in some of …
ReadNew Website presently under Construction David Bowie wrote one of his best loved songs, ‘Changes’ all the way back in 1971…and it resonates even more for Chan & Naylor in the 21st Century. So in that spirit, …
ReadYes, I admit it. I was born a perfectionist. For many years, my perfectionism served me well. At school and at university, I measured my success by getting the highest marks I could, and I am still proud …
Read“This above all: to thine own self be true” – William Shakespeare I’ve been lucky enough to work with several inspiring leaders during my career – role models I aim to follow in my own leadership. There’s one key …
ReadOne evening recently, after a late Board meeting, I realised I was almost too tired to drive home. We’d made some positive decisions and got some action plans in place, which was good, but it took us …
ReadDid you know that Benjamin Franklin, the US inventor and politician, worked hard to develop good habits? He created a revolving list of 13 virtues and focused on one each week, tracking his daily progress in living …
ReadAbout 18 months ago, I was an Executive Director at Ernst & Young (now EY). Now, I’m a General Manager of a mid-tier accounting firm. How did I get here, and what have I learned along the way? …
ReadAs a leader, I’ve only got four words on my scorecard – “Grow the business, profitably.” Every leadership objective ultimately leads to that one, when you think about it. Make more sales, develop a new product or service, manage costs …
ReadOur recent change of Prime Ministers this year really got me thinking about the importance of resilience for leaders. Clearly, losing your dream job so publicly is something that would not be easy for anyone to deal with, …
ReadI started my new job as General Manager of Chan & Naylor with a bang. On my very first day, I flew to another city to attend a meeting of the Board and all the leaders of the firms which make up our …
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