How to replace a CEO
Welcome to the latest edition of Business Leader Masterclass.?
In this issue:?
?? ‘Succession is a discipline’: How to replace a CEO?
?? From facials with Madonna to consumer hits at Boots?
?? Communication skills make the difference between winning and losing?
?? Seismic CEO: ‘Best way to grow is never to shrink’?
?? The Business Leader team on the working from home vs office debate?
‘Succession is a discipline’: How to replace a CEO
Scaling a business isn’t just about growth – it’s about having the right leaders at the right time. Tom Monahan , CEO of Heidrick & Struggles , shares hard-earned lessons on leadership succession, from why hiring should start on day one to why founders aren’t always the best long-term CEOs.??
With insights from one of the world’s top executive search firms, this piece is a must-read for business leaders thinking about their next phase of growth.?
Beauty Pie founder: From facials with Madonna to consumer hits at Boots
Discover the secrets behind Marcia Kilgore ’s meteoric rise from a one-room spa to overseeing multiple multimillion-dollar beauty and wellness businesses. In this episode of the Business Leader Podcast, the entrepreneur behind Bliss Spas, Soap & Glory, FitFlop and Beauty Pie shares invaluable insights on spotting business patterns, creating emotionally satisfying customer experiences and scaling consumer products for success.?
Learn how Kilgore’s innovative approach to hiring, product development and retail disruption has made her a trailblazer in the industry.??
You can listen to the podcast here or wherever you get your podcasts.?
Join us at the Business Leader Summit
Want to know the secrets to scaling up your mid-size company? ???
Join us at the Business Leader Summit where we’ll be diving into the strategies and techniques to grow your business. With a packed agenda, the Business Leader Summit is designed to provide solutions to the key challenges facing mid-sized business owners in the UK. Learn more about:?
Honing your leadership skills??
Attract and retain top talent??
The latest technology to transform your business??
Find out more about the Business Leader Summit here: https://businessleadersummit.co.uk/live/en/page/homepage??
Communication skills make the difference between winning and losing
In the heat of an Olympic final, a single well-chosen word can shift a teammate’s mindset and change the game. The same principle applies in business – leaders who communicate with clarity, positivity, and precision can elevate team performance.??
Drawing lessons from elite sport, Business Leader Expert Catherine Baker explores how simple, intentional messaging, meeting people where they are and fostering high-energy interactions can drive long-term success in the workplace.??
The working from home v office debate
It’s the biggest debate in the modern business world: working from home versus working in the office. But do you know all the sides to the argument and the latest developments??
In this special episode of the Business Leader Podcast, Graham Ruddick , Sarah Vizard , Dougal Shaw and Josh Dornbrack get together to discuss the history of the debate, who is on both sides of the battle and what the research shows. Then they take a vote: based on what they have learned, which side is winning??
You can listen to the podcast here or wherever you get your podcasts.?
Seismic CEO: The best way to grow is never to shrink
In this instalment of our weekly video series, My Business Leader Secret, Doug Winter , CEO of Seismic , shares his key to scaling a $3bn SaaS business: relentless focus on customer retention.??
Winter explains why investing in onboarding and ongoing value creation isn’t just good service – it’s a growth strategy. Watch now to learn how Seismic keeps enterprise clients engaged and drives innovation from customer feedback.?
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