Leadership | Page 5

The current tariff-driven economic disruption is undoubtedly severe. Policies telegraphed prior to the election were not taken seriously, forcing many businesses on the back foot.

In the UK capital, somewhere off the corridors of power, Karim Fatehi OBE, CEO of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is doing what he does best: advocating for business while carefully navigating the crosswinds of policy, politics and persistent economic unease.

Let's face it- running a business is basically professional fire-walking. If you've built something worth scaling, you're constantly balancing momentum with fragility.

The 24-year-old reinventing your tap water

Why David Milner only bets on brands built to shake up the system

As tech start-ups race to capture users and scale fast, Tribela is taking a different path — one grounded not in disruption, but in responsibility.

As we watch with awe, trepidation, or (for some) excitement and hope, the roll out of rapid changes happening across the globe in 2025, I wanted to stand still by something which I am really finding hard to understand.

Battling imposter syndrome and startup uncertainty, one founder built a pathway back to work for skilled professionals sidelined by bias—proving that a career break should never mean a broken career.

For two CEOs at the helm of very different high-growth UK start-ups — one in AI and sustainability, the other in financial education — the lessons of rapid scaling come down to a few deceptively simple rules: hire wisely, embed values deeply, and whatever you do — don't be the bottleneck.

Making good decisions and getting things done are vital skills for any entrepreneur or businessprofessional.

From a quiet breakthrough in a home office to a platform powering businesses in 219 countries, this is how one start-up reimagined enterprise software - and why its next act, fuelled by AI, might be even bigger.

Despite the progress we've made, the road to business success for women is still full of hurdles.

From a garage startup to a game-changing force in sustainable construction, Material Evolution is rewriting the rules of cement production — and calling for smarter government support to help innovators scale faster.

Small businesses and start-ups are not averse to the mental health challenges that employees might experience in the workplace.

Confidence is a key trait of any effective CEO and, indeed, at any level of leadership.

Why start-ups like LAMA want smarter government support

Exploring how purpose-driven leadership and self-mastery are reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape.

Regulation has always been a moving target, but in 2025, businesses are experiencing something far more chaotic: regulation whiplash.

In elite sport, success isn't just down to the number of goals or tries or points scored. It's about everything which happens behind the scenes.

Ever wonder how diversity really impacts business?

Anthony Rose is a name that resonates with innovation.

A new wave of entrepreneurs is emerging, focused not just on profitability but on creating social impact.

Fear is an inevitable emotion in leadership. Whether it's fear of making the wrong decision, fear of failure, or the fear of uncertainty in an ever-changing world, leaders often face significant challenges that can trigger anxiety and self-doubt. However, fear, when managed correctly, can be a powerful motivator, fostering growth, innovation, and resilience

As a child, I savoured stories. During family gatherings, I would sit cross-legged on the floor, eyes wide, absorbing every word as my elders wove tales of resilience.

Leadership in 2025 requires agility, adaptability, and a shift from control — or risk becoming irrelevant.

As we celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March, it's an important opportunity to reflect on how collective action can accelerate meaningful change in the workplace.