In my experience, business success is achieved by following six key steps. Companies that get all of these right tend to thrive over the long term…

“Managing Stress at Work” - by Mat Shepherd

A stressed man with brown hair, dressed in a light blue shirt and dark tie, sitting at a cluttered desk surrounded by stacks of papers, holding his head with both hands.

Leaders in all industries need to be aware of stress levels - their own and those of their teams.

This awareness can help them manage, and even leverage ‘stress’ to help people and the business …

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“Mastering conflict with powerful stakeholders” - by Mat Shepherd

A man in a gray suit and tie with a white shirt is shouting with his mouth wide open, eyes wide, and eyebrows furrowed, expressing anger or frustration.
A man in a gray suit and tie with a white shirt is shouting with his mouth wide open, eyes wide, and eyebrows furrowed, expressing anger or frustration.

Conflict is part of leadership. But what happens when the friction isn’t with a peer or team member - but with your boss, your Board, or a key customer?

Mastering conflict with powerful stakeholders is less about personality and more about preparation and self-regulation …

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