First Look: Leadership Books for February 2025

First Look: Leadership Books for February 2025

First Look: Leadership Books for February 2025 HERE’S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2025 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. Rethinking Work: Seismic Changes in the Where, When, and Why by Rishad Tobaccowala We have…

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Sainsbury’s and Morrisons run ‘prohibited’ tobacco advertising

Sainsbury’s and Morrisons run ‘prohibited’ tobacco advertising

Ben King Business reporter BBC Advert for heated tobacco product on display in a Sainsbury’s store in London Sainsbury’s and Morrisons are displaying adverts for tobacco products in their stores which Trading Standards says are against the law. Video screens and posters promote devices that deliver nicotine by heating tobacco rather than burning it. The…

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AstraZeneca ditches £450m investment in UK plant

AstraZeneca ditches £450m investment in UK plant

AstraZeneca has scrapped plans to invest £450m in expanding a vaccine manufacturing plant in Merseyside, blaming a reduction in government support. The pharmaceutical giant announced its decision just two days after Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out Labour’s plan to go “further and faster” to boost economic growth. AstraZeneca said that after “protracted” talks, a number…

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Campaigner launches bid to ban cross-sex hormones for under-18s

Campaigner launches bid to ban cross-sex hormones for under-18s

Hugh Pym and Nick Triggle BBC News BBC News Keira Bell says she deeply regrets the treatments that she underwent Health Secretary Wes Streeting is being threatened with legal action if he does not ban the private sale of cross-sex hormones such as testosterone to under 18s. Lawyers acting for three people – including campaigner…

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LeadershipNow 140: January 2025 Compilation

LeadershipNow 140: January 2025 Compilation

LeadershipNow 140: January 2025 Compilation Here is a selection of Posts from January 2025 that you will want to check out: See more on Twitter. * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas.   Posted by Michael McKinney at 08:01 AM Permalink | Comments (0) | This…

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NHS to offer ‘groundbreaking’ sickle cell gene therapy

NHS to offer ‘groundbreaking’ sickle cell gene therapy

Smitha Mundasad Health reporter, BBC News BBC Asiawu Imam says the therapy will make a huge difference A gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease, with a price tag of £1.65m, is to be offered to patients on the NHS in England. About 50 people a year with the inherited blood disorder are likely to receive…

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Leading Thoughts for January 30, 2025

Leading Thoughts for January 30, 2025

Leading Thoughts for January 30, 2025 IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Retired Navy SEAL commander Rich Diviney on empathy: “A lack of empathy in any leader obviously is a huge detriment huge detriment. But too…

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5 best cycles for women to kickstart their weight loss journey

5 best cycles for women to kickstart their weight loss journey

B0BQMXMM61 Also read: Want to burn calories for weight loss? Try cycling everyday 2. Lifelong MTB 26T Gear Cycle (Bold, LLBC2694) This 21-speed mountain bike is crafted for both men and women, suitable for individuals aged 14 years and above with a rider height above 5 feet 5 inches. The micro-shifter gear cycle ensure a…

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NICE backs ‘life-changing’ tablet for dust mite allergies

NICE backs ‘life-changing’ tablet for dust mite allergies

Thousands of people with a severe dust mite allergy could benefit from a “life changing” new daily treatment. The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence (NICE) is recommending a daily tablet that has been shown to reduce symptoms. Dr Helen Evans-Howells, a Bournemouth GP and expert in allergy patients, said the evidence “clearly” showed…

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Silicon Valley Tech Workers Quietly Protest Their Bosses’ Embrace of Trump

Silicon Valley Tech Workers Quietly Protest Their Bosses’ Embrace of Trump

Quietly but unmistakably, the tampons, liners and pads reappeared in many of the men’s bathrooms at Meta’s offices. Days earlier, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, had made a series of changes at his company, aligning with President Trump’s new administration. As part of the moves, Mr. Zuckerberg eliminated diversity initiatives in the workplace — something…

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Frontier Airlines Offers to Buy Spirit Airlines, Again

Frontier Airlines Offers to Buy Spirit Airlines, Again

Frontier Airlines is again trying to join forces with Spirit Airlines, three years after the companies failed to complete a proposed merger. On Wednesday, Frontier said it was willing to pay $2.1 billion in stock and cash for Spirit, a deal that would unite the nation’s two largest budget carriers and could reshape competition in…

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