“How did you read this article’s title in your head?
Be honest – did you just read “opportunity-is-nowhere” or “opportunity-is-now-here”? 1990’s studies indicated that a significant majority of readers will have absorbed the negative message... and....

“If you want something done quickly, ask a busy person” is a phrase most of us have come to accept as a truism, though it’s probably less well known that it was first coined by....

“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” So said Victor Borge, perhaps my all-time favourite comedian. Of course he didn’t intend it as business advice but it’s a lesson we business leaders would....

Each month this page features regular articles written by Gordon Bromley from The Academy for Chief Executives, regarding issues surrounding leaderhship. www.surrey-chambers.co.uk/leadership_inspiration.mp....

Happy Balance by Gordon Bromley, Surrey ACE Chairman
Before wrapping up my series of articles on the importance of ‘Happiness at Work’ as a business leadership priority I’d like to address an issue so often....

Leadership (3 sessions annually)
1. What leadership development can do for your business!
a. Four short presentations from speakers who have evidence of successful leadership development.
b. Time to think about the ideas presented and develop leadership plans

2. Current Leadership Models
Which models....

Making sure that local businesses know what training and development can do for them

Inspiring local consultants, trainers and coaches to share their best practice

Supporting leaders, supporting each other to get the most out of our....

Happiness at work (5) – Commitment
By Gordon Bromley, Surrey ACE Chairman

The fifth and final key driver (the “5 C’s”) of employee happiness AND performance is COMMITMENT. You can’t really be committed....