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What does values-driven leadership mean?

Different times call for different styles, but leaders should always act from their values.

Google founder Larry Page reveals why his voice is hoarse: Do CEOs need strong voices?

Can leaders really communicate effectively without having a big, booming

Google appoints Proctor & Gamble exec Maile Carnegie to local MD role

Google has appointed Procter & Gamble Australia managing director Maile Carnegie as its new Australian head, replacing former MD Nick Leeder who’s off to head up Google in France.

The dark side of innovation: Michael McQueen on why staying relevant is so difficult

The leading consultant believes more businesses die of indigestion than starvation.

Big Money: Is the internet destroying the middle class?

High-volume, low-margin online businesses employ only the most skilled technicians and the cheapest grunt labour, so what does that spell for our comfortable, middle-class aspirations?

Target back in court over fake MAC cosmetics: How to tell if you’re buying the genuine article

Selling fake goods can cost you, but it can be hard to tell when something is genuine. Here are four warning signs to heed when importing goods.

The rise and fall of UGL’s $26 million man Richard Leupen

Engineering and mining contractor UGL has slashed its profit forecasts by 40% this week. But chief executive Richard Leupen remains in the chair long after his contract

Rich Tales: After six years as the world’s richest man, Carlos Slim loses top spot on billionaires list

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has reclaimed the title of world’s richest man from Mexican telco magnate Carlos

Power Play: The greatest power is patience

Impatience will never be met with any good result, least of all respect.

Former TZ chief executive charged with $6 million fraud over gambling debts to Tom Waterhouse

The dark side of innovation: Michael McQueen on why staying relevant is so difficult

The leading consultant believes more businesses die of indigestion than starvation.

Google founder Larry Page reveals why his voice is hoarse: Do CEOs need strong voices?

Can leaders really communicate effectively without having a big, booming

Companies must embrace new marketing reality

Forward-thinking executives should take full advantage of social media and online publishing tools to reinvent the way they communicate with the marketplace and

Budget 2013: Wayne Swan's budget gives little joy to business

Traditionally a budget in an election year contains a host of sweeteners and giveaways, but this year the government simply didn't have the money to soften up the business community.

Rich Tales: In China, landing on the rich list can see you arrested

It can be tough being young and wealthy in China – especially if you’re a descendant of Chairman