Insights

Return to EU is no silver bullet for UK business

As calls grow louder to rejoin the EU, Szu Ping Chan argues the cost, time and control implications make it a bad bet for business

What Keir Starmer's downfall should teach every CEO about vision

The outgoing prime minister had 30 priorities, four chiefs of staff and 15 major U-turns. What he never had was a vision anyone could follow

The attention crisis costing your business more than you think

Constant connectivity is eroding focus, productivity and creativity across the modern workplace

The productivity myth that’s holding UK leaders back

The real reason you’re not as productive as you want to be, according to Jake Humphrey

Ask Richard: Capital

Sir Richard Harpin shares practical advice on debt equity and choosing the right funding strategy for growth

The simple way to make social media pay

Personal branding expert Amelia Sordell outlines the step-by-step ‘automation stack’ that helped her make $4m from LinkedIn

Why leaders should train like athletes for high pressure moments

Elite sport shows that success under pressure isn’t about talent, it’s about preparation for the moment

Turmoil at No 10 shows governing is a tough call

Relentless political churn, restless backbenchers and jittery markets are turning policymaking into a high-risk exercise

Four productivity hacks for sustained insight

High performance isn’t about pushing harder – it’s about leading smarter. These four practical hacks help you protect energy, focus and lasting impact

Ask Richard: Productivity playbook

Richard Harpin shares how leaders can delegate more focus better and take control of their time

The myth of ‘the zone’ and what actually creates focus

Spells of rare sporting brilliance show that finding intense concentration relies on achieving balance in your life

Why people power is at the heart of Virgin’s AI revolution

Leaders must realise the tech revolution can achieve its full potential only when human values remain central to change