Everybody hates feedback
Stu Lunn
I didn't seek out feedback early in my career and certainly didn't welcome it if it was given freely. I thought I knew everything and couldn’t see that you never really do.
The Contrepreneur
Mike Winnet
THE self-appointed, uninspirational, backwards thinking "leader" currently influencing thousands of below-average people
Sales snobbery and comfort zone regrets
Mark Woolaston
This week’s interviewee discusses 'sales snobbery', paid-for networking events, and breaking out of your comfort zone.
4 Business Trends That Sucked in 2019
Katie Kelly
A lot sucked in 2019. From global catastrophes to some dubious political situations. But the business world still came through with these 4 sucky trends.
Letting your emotions hold you back
Ryan Thackaberry
The constant frustration that I wasn’t offered the tasks I felt best suited to. Despite being in the company for years, I felt like I was on the outside.
Confessions of a HR Professional
Barry Flack
I spent too long ensuring that the captains of the industry got free rein, encouraging toxic cultures.
Actionable advice for building an online community
Katie Kelly
Building a community is not rocket science, but it does require a lot of time, effort, and authenticity.
Mental illness and new beginnings
Andy Hall
At the age of 39, after developing severe depression, I realised I had been aiming for the wrong career goal.
Reducing reliance on devices
Will Stone
I was summoned to London to see the sales director. I knew I hadn’t royally screwed up, but when you’re dealing with a hairdryer of a human, you never know.
Realising your career doesn't pay
Diana Probst
If you're no good with people, read How To Win Friends And Influence People. If you are good with people, read it anyhow. It's dated but pure gold in content.
Post university entitlement
Andy McGrath
My biggest mistake was getting sucked into social media, thinking that you simply build a budget website, put a few products together, and money would flow in.
Beware of the alpha male
Christine Frey
Give up trying to please everyone. You will NEVER manage to achieve it.
Learning about self worth in Weston-Super-Mare
Alistair Gollop
He wanted me to be in the office every day because of his apparent insecurity and need to be overly controlling.
Letting go of control
David Bowers
I had no lack of faith in the design team, but something in me just couldn’t commit to completely relinquishing control.
Breaking free from a lack of ambition
Dave Thornton
Five years have been lost due to not having high enough targets or realising what could be achieved.
When life throws you a curveball
David Charlesworth
Redemption came in the form of getting the sack from one of those jobs that don't suit anyone's personality.
Losing your corporate innocence
Mark Schaefer
That moment marked the end of my innocence in the corporate world. It marked the end of loyalty, the end of trust, and the end of my youth.
Measure progress with process, not people
Tink Taylor
Far too often, I hear people measuring company success by virtue of the number of people they employ.
Knowing your worth and value
Matt Tomkin
After several successful years building a small tech company, I made the mistake of thinking I knew everything there was to know about business.
Looking back, but not staring
Allie Johns
I’m not one to dwell on ‘what ifs’ but this has been the biggest ‘what if’ of my career so far.