JUST IN TIME

Remember Robert, the Scottish manager who discovered that it was possible to get spectacular results at work and have a family life too? Here's another thing he said: “Why didn't I have the brains to ask myself the important questions until it was almost too late?”

Well, Robert, it's because you're only human. Better late than never. images

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Keir Carroll is founder and head of Keir Carroll & Associates, which specializes in designing and delivering workshops that boost leadership and communication skills ...

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