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Eman Sameh // 4th January 2024
In our professional lives, the value of personal connections transcends mere resumes and online profiles. Building a solid network – a web of mutually beneficial relationships—has become a critical factor in career advancement, business success for business owners, and unlocking hidden opportunities. This article dives into the intriguing world of business networking statistics, offering concrete […]
ProfileTree // 3rd January 2024
Brexit Impact on Business – Brexit refers to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU) following a national referendum vote held in 2016. In that vote, 51.9% of British citizens opted to leave the EU trading bloc it had been a member of since 1973. Triggered by the outcome, the […]
ProfileTree // 3rd January 2024
What is Company culture? refers to the shared values, attitudes, standards, and beliefs that characterize members of an organization and define its nature. It is the unwritten norms and behaviors exhibited by teams within a workplace. A company’s culture has tangible impacts on nearly all aspects of performance and operations: When did you last REALLY […]
ProfileTree // 3rd January 2024
In a new Business Leaders episode, ProfileTree welcomed wellness consultant and Hydro-Ease Founder Vivian McKinnon to the studio to learn more about her work in the field of mental health. During Vivian’s fascinating interview, she touched on subjects including the aims of her other company, Wellness Consultant NI, which looks at modern life is impact […]
ProfileTree // 3rd January 2024
Hanlon is a global property brand. Image credit: Beckett Hanlon
ProfileTree // 20th December 2023
Accomplishing major life goals like buying a house, saving for your kid’s college tuition or building a nest egg for a comfortable retirement usually requires astute financial planning and management. Yet, money topics remain confusing or intimidating for many people without formal guidance on budgeting, leveraging banking products, investing wisely, accounting for taxes and more […]
ProfileTree // 20th December 2023
John Ferris Explains Ulster Bank Accelerator Thinking of setting up a business? In the early days of your company? Discover inspiration, advice and startup support know-how through our interview with Ulster Bank business specialist John Ferris. It’s the dream of many aspiring entrepreneurs – coming up with a breakthrough idea, launching their own startup, and […]
ProfileTree // 26th March 2025
Why is IT support important? This modern business essential was explored during a ProfileTree video interview with business IT systems expert Scott Wilson. Scott, of Wilson Computers, also shared some insights into choosing the right IT for your company and discussed digital data security. Why is IT Support Important? Business IT, Digital Data Security & […]
ProfileTree // 20th December 2023
Talking With Kate Taylor Tourism Challenges and How To Overcome Them A tourism sector consultant has discussed a range of solutions to some of the common challenges found in the tourism sector. During a ProfileTree Business Leaders video interview, Kate Taylor of Taylored Training passed on a range of insights from her work with Irish […]
ProfileTree // 20th December 2023
With Olive Group’s powerful, easy-to-use, integrated set of learning applications, businesses can induct, train, and develop staff by delivering learning experiences that are relevant, engaging and rewarding. Image credit: Olive Group
ProfileTree // 20th December 2023
The Dunadry Hotel has been undergoing renovations to boost its offering to customers. Image credit: Trip Advisor
ProfileTree // 20th December 2023
How to grow your business? And what role can innovation play in building your company? Sustainability and compliance consultant Frank Given shared his business expertise during a ProfileTree Business Leaders video interview. Frank, Director of Close Focus Limited, also discussed how to ‘pivot’ your business (ie, make a substantial change to its business plan). He […]
ProfileTree // 17th December 2023
Sinead Sharkey believes in the tangible benefits of improving your confidence. Image credit: Women in Enterprise
ProfileTree // 4th January 2024
In times like these, each and every one of us could use a mentor – or at least a bit of coaching through difficult times. With this in mind, we sat down with Barbara Edwards, professional business coach and owner of Be Coached.
ProfileTree // 21st April 2024
Does your company have sensitive communications or data to protect? Could a secure communications method reduce your risks? Cyber Security is indispensable in our increasingly digitized and connected world, with new threats emerging daily. From alarming rises in social engineering scams to cross-border coordinated hacking efforts by state actors, no individual or organization is immune […]
ProfileTree // 31st March 2024
Strategic development is at the core of business success. But how can this be implemented to ensure leadership teams are equipped to deliver a strategic plan? We asked expert John McKee, Managing Director of Linkubator, to share his views. In our latest Business Leaders episode, we learn all about John, his business, and what advice […]
ProfileTree // 22nd April 2024
What’s the best way to deliver newspaper marketing in a changing era for print? Is your brand consider adding newspaper marketing to your marketing strategy? And do you want to know what can the digital revolution in the newspaper industry teach us about marketing and branding? ProfileTree were given a great opportunity to learn from […]
ProfileTree // 23rd April 2024
For many businesses, digital transformation has become a huge priority and the need for a strong digital strategy cannot be ignored. As part of our Business Leaders interview series, ProfileTree CEO Ciaran Connolly sat down with Natalie Haccius, a professional digital transformation consultant. In the interview, she discusses the importance of having a digital strategy […]
ProfileTree // 30th June 2024
How to start an Ecommerce business? What better way to learn about identifying a niche market and building your business than to hear directly from Ecommerce entrepreneur Andrew Hassard. Andrew, who is Managing Director of Northern Ireland-based company Mango Bikes, talked Ecommerce and business start-up during a fascinating ProfileTree video interview. How to Start an […]
ProfileTree // 23rd January 2024
Tony McEnroe Discusses Deep Tech, IP Protection and More The CEO of a company behind a groundbreaking ‘soft x-ray’ microscope used in disease research and drug discovery has revealed how he turned his university spin-out company into an award-winning business. Tony McEnroe’s company SiriusXT specialises in technology designed to offer very high-resolution images of the […]
ProfileTree // 22nd April 2024
The Key Leadership: Leadership can be learned in many different ways. Whether it be on-the-job, or through intensive training – one of the most effective ways of understanding how to be a leader is through one-to-one coaching support. In our latest Business Leaders episode, we chat with Siobhan Kearney, a successful community and voluntary sector […]
ProfileTree // 5th May 2024
A Northern Ireland-based journalist, publicist and content creator has shared a range of essential business tips including insights into the benefits of publicity management and why long-form content is still important. Excalibur Press owner Tina Calder also discussed the growth of her own company during a ProfileTree Business Leaders interview. In today’s crowded media landscape, […]
ProfileTree // 22nd April 2024
Online Business with Louise Houliston: Scaling a 7-figure intimates brand while elevating underserved women Learn the bootstrapping journey of LoveDebs’ founder Louise Houliston building an inclusive lingerie leader. Powered by vulnerability-based leadership, creative mentoring support for female entrepreneurs, and responding to premium plus-size market needs with empathy and insight – success stemmed first from community […]
ProfileTree // 6th May 2024
Digital Transformation for Small Retailers We sat down with Martin Neill, CEO of AirPOS, to learn his insight into the number of E-commerce benefits available for small businesses to grow online as well as larger businesses. In our interview, Martin shared his business background and how his business has grown into a successful brand recognised […]
ProfileTree // 11th December 2023
Do you have an HR strategy? Louise McGeady, Principal HR Consultant and founder at Opal People Solutions, explains how HR adds real value to your organisation. During our ProfileTree Business Leaders video interview, Louise also gives an insight into strategic partnerships and the benefits of having a mentor. She introduced her background and expertise: “I […]
ProfileTree // 23rd March 2025
Bookkeeping is the cornerstone of financial management for small businesses, serving as the foundation for informed decision-making and sustainable growth. Far more than a mere administrative task, effective bookkeeping provides a clear and accurate picture of a company’s financial health, enabling business owners to make strategic choices, identify areas for improvement, and seize opportunities for […]
ProfileTree // 5th May 2024
Andrew Dobbin has been helping business owners across Northern Ireland gain clarity, focus and accountability since 2011. Image credit: The Business Mindset
ProfileTree // 5th May 2024
Eldron’s goal is to empower buyers in the property buying process. Image credit: Eldron
Sara Lynch // 22nd November 2023
In the high-stakes world of corporate leadership, the journey of a CEO can often resemble a rollercoaster ride, filled with unexpected twists and turns.
ProfileTree // 16th November 2023
Entrepreneurship requires a wide skillset. Image credit: HBR.org
Sara Lynch // 5th May 2024
Business TV shows are filled with excitement, inspiration and cutting-edge competitiveness that separates the cream from the crop. We’ve put together a list of the best business TV shows that you need to binge on immediately.
ProfileTree // 23rd April 2024
For too many businesses ‘digital transformation’ is a simple matter of launching a basic website. As we learn from Louise O’Conor, it’ll take a lot more than that…
ProfileTree // 30th January 2024
With one of our favourite dates on the calendar coming up, we want to shine a light on the women who are revolutionising the business world. This International Women’s Day, sit back and be inspired by NI’s best and boldest. Here at ProfileTree, we’ve been lucky to host some truly inspirational women in our award-winning […]
In the world of business, strong leadership is the key to driving success, fostering innovation, and inspiring teams to reach their full potential. By studying the strategies, insights, and experiences of the world’s most successful business leaders, you can gain valuable lessons and inspiration to help guide your own leadership journey and take your organisation to new heights.
Successful business leaders share several common traits and approaches that set them apart, including:
To learn from and emulate the world’s top business leaders, consider the following approaches:
By drawing inspiration and wisdom from the world’s most successful business leaders, you can elevate your own leadership skills, make better decisions, and create a strong, thriving organisation. Remember, leadership is a journey, not a destination, and by continually learning, growing, and adapting, you can join the ranks of the business leaders who are shaping the future and driving success on a global scale.
