A fractional leadership masterclass
Welcome to the latest edition of Business Leader Masterclass.?
In this issue:?
?? When to hire a fractional leader (and how to get it right)?
?? How Disney does creativity?
?? The story of how Justin King rescued Sainsbury’s?
?? Heka founder: Becoming a mother made me a better leader?
When to hire a fractional leader (and how to get it right)
Is your business scaling fast, but cracks are starting to show in your leadership team? Enter fractional leadership – an affordable way to bring top-tier, highly experienced C-suite talent into your business without the full-time price tag.?
In this masterclass, Sara Daw , group CEO of the Liberti Group , explains how fractional leaders can offer strategic direction, offer mentorship and help spot risks before they become problems, all while aligning with culture and long-term goals. If you’re ready to turbocharge your growth, this could be the leadership solution you’ve been waiting for.?
How Disney does creativity?
Is your business ready to break free from the status quo? Duncan Wardle , former head of innovation and creativity at Disney, shares the tools and techniques he used to spark big, bold ideas and turn them into reality.??
From his start with Disney to creating a culture of innovation across Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm, Wardle’s insights will help your team think differently, collaborate better and unlock creativity you didn’t know you had.??
You can listen to the podcast here or wherever you get your podcasts.?
The Countdown to The Business Leader Summit begins
The countdown to the Business Leader Summit begins ??Just four weeks to go until the biggest event of the year for mid-sized business owners, bringing CEOs and founders together for a day of insights and innovation.From the UK business leaders who’ve scaled ￡billion businesses, to the experienced entrepreneurs who’ve founded and successfully scaled some of the UK’s most innovative organisations, we’ve curated a killer line-up of speakers to inspire breakthrough in your own businesses.
Thank you to everyone who'll be taking the stage at the Summit – we’re looking forward to having you with us.
Are you ready to turn your mid-sized business into the UK’s next ￡billion success?
We want you with us on 26 March at Central Hall, Westminster!
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How leaders can build a workplace where mental health matters
Want to build a workplace where people thrive? In this interview with mental health advocate Kody Green , he shares practical steps leaders can take, from normalising conversations about mental health to offering the right support and resources.??
He challenges outdated attitudes, highlights the importance of education and empathy, and shows how creating a truly inclusive environment boosts both wellbeing and retention.?
The story of how Justin King rescued Sainsbury’s
The turnaround of Sainsbury’s under Justin King is one of the most famous in UK corporate history. This episode of the Business Leader Podcast is the story of how it happened.?
When King arrived as chief executive of Sainsbury’s in 2004, the supermarket chain was in crisis. It had gone from the biggest food retailer in the UK to the third biggest behind Tesco and Asda – and sales were still falling. By the time King stood down in 2014, Sainsbury’s sales had grown by more than 50 per cent, profits had tripled and the brand had been revitalised.?
More than a decade on, King now looks back on the story with more candour and insight than ever before, including the story behind his rivalry with Tesco and chief executive Sir Terry Leahy.?
You can listen to the podcast here or wherever you get your podcasts.?
Heka founder: Becoming a mother made me a better leader?
How can stepping back make you a better leader? For Steph Hind , co-founder of employee benefits platform Heka, becoming a parent taught her exactly that. ?
In this week’s My Business Leader Secret, Hind shares how learning to let go and trust her team not only helped her balance motherhood and entrepreneurship but also helped her business thrive in her absence. If you’re a founder struggling to step back, this is the leadership lesson you need.?
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Great article and insights from Sara Daw - this model is such a win win for businesses (of all sizes) - especially in the current economic climate. Timely and incredibly useful, well done Business Leader!
CEO at THE LIBERTI GROUP and THE CFO CENTRE GROUP | Researcher, Writer & Speaker | Future of Work Expert, Access Economy for the C-suite | Warwick Business School
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2 天前A key takeaway from the article is how fractional leadership is transforming access to senior expertise. But what happens when a fractional executive is advising multiple competitors? Unlike traditional employees, they aren’t bound by the same loyalty expectations. How do businesses protect their strategic interests while benefiting from external leadership?