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James Mason

James Mason

Meet James, a seasoned blogger with an impressive eighteen-year career in the private sector. Throughout his professional journey, he has donned various hats.

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Are 121's worth it? 5 Ways Looking into Personalised Coaching and Mentorship

Corporate Culture

Are 121's worth it? 5 Ways Looking into Personalised Coaching and Mentorship

Regular 1:1 meetings build trust, ensure engagement, and drive better results. Prioritize them, focus on team members’ needs, and create meaningful conversations to strengthen relationships and productivity in the workplace

By James Mason 14 Feb 2025

Could Egon Spengler From Ghost Busters Pull It Off As A CEO?

Could Egon Spengler From Ghost Busters Pull It Off As A CEO?

Can Ghostbusters’ Egon Spengler swap his proton pack for a corporate suit? We analyze his potential as a CEO through leadership traits like empathy, crisis management, and vision. Spoiler: It’s shocking!

By James Mason 13 Feb 2025

Would Obi-Wan Kenobi Make a Great CEO? Leadership Lessons from a Jedi Master

Would Obi-Wan Kenobi Make a Great CEO? Leadership Lessons from a Jedi Master

Obi-Wan Kenobi, the wise Jedi Master, as a CEO? We analyze his Jedi skills to see if he could lead a modern company. Spoiler: there's a lot of "Use the Force" involved.

By James Mason 12 Feb 2025

10 Annoying Coworkers You Wish a Magic Lamp Could Make Disappear

10 Annoying Coworkers You Wish a Magic Lamp Could Make Disappear

Ever wished you could make an annoying co-worker vanish? From the Reply-All Enthusiast to the Lunch-Time Stinker, discover the 10 office quirks that would have us rubbing a magic lamp in no time

By James Mason 11 Feb 2025

Could Albert Einstein Succeed as a CEO? The Surprising Truth!

Could Albert Einstein Succeed as a CEO? The Surprising Truth!

Albert Einstein as CEO? From his communication quirks to crisis management under pressure, we rank his abilities with a touch of humor. Would he excel or just leave us calculating?

By James Mason 11 Feb 2025

Could Dracula Pull It Off As A CEO?

Could Dracula Pull It Off As A CEO?

Is Dracula the CEO we didn’t know we needed? This fun take evaluates his leadership skills, from communication to team building, while poking fun at his vampire quirks. Let’s find out! Sometimes the employees need a monster!

By James Mason 11 Feb 2025

Is the Organisation You Work For Made Up Of People Living On Different Islands?

Corporate Culture

Is the Organisation You Work For Made Up Of People Living On Different Islands?

Is your workplace a collection of isolated teams? Break down silos, create more collaboration, and build a connected, inclusive culture where employees work together—not against each other—to achieve success.

By James Mason 10 Feb 2025

Could Shaun From The Movie Shaun Of The Dead Pull It Off As A CEO?

Could Shaun From The Movie Shaun Of The Dead Pull It Off As A CEO?

Could Shaun from Shaun of the Dead make it as a CEO? With zombie-level resilience and questionable leadership, we rank his skills and share some laughs. His final score might surprise you!

By James Mason 10 Feb 2025

Could Freddy Kruger Pull It Off As A CEO?

Could Freddy Kruger Pull It Off As A CEO?

Freddy Krueger: slasher-turned-CEO? This witty deep-dive ranks his “killer” skills—from team building to empathy—to decide if he can lead without scaring off his staff!

By James Mason 9 Feb 2025

10 Unlikely CEOs Who Would Run a Company Like a Boss (Some Might Surprise You!)

10 Unlikely CEOs Who Would Run a Company Like a Boss (Some Might Surprise You!)

What if history’s conquerors, fictional icons, and quirky misfits ran a company? From Caesar to Mary Poppins, we rank 10 unlikely CEOs based on leadership, strategy, and pure entertainment value!

By James Mason 8 Feb 2025

Could John McClane From The Movie Die Hard Pull It Off As A CEO?

Could John McClane From The Movie Die Hard Pull It Off As A CEO?

"Could Die Hard’s John McClane trade his badge for a briefcase? We evaluate his CEO potential through humor, leadership skills, and movie quotes. Spoiler alert: it's a wild ride."

By James Mason 8 Feb 2025

Could Dorothy Gale From The Wizard Of Oz Pull It Off As A CEO

Could Dorothy Gale From The Wizard Of Oz Pull It Off As A CEO

Could Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz swap her ruby slippers for a corner office? We assess her CEO potential by ranking her skills—humour included. Is she corporate material? Let’s find out!

By James Mason 7 Feb 2025

Could Caesar from Planet of the Apes Succeed as a CEO? Leadership Lessons from the Alpha Primate

Could Caesar from Planet of the Apes Succeed as a CEO? Leadership Lessons from the Alpha Primate

Could Caesar from Planet of the Apes run a Fortune 500 company? We break down his experience, communication skills, and crisis management to see if he's corporate material or just monkey business.

By James Mason 7 Feb 2025

See It, Say It, Sorted. Or Ignore It.

See It, Say It, Sorted. Or Ignore It.

I hadn’t been to London in a while, but last weekend saw me making my usual commute from the north of England to the

By James Mason 6 Feb 2025

The Joker as CEO: Would His Chaos Spark Innovation or Total Disaster?

The Joker as CEO: Would His Chaos Spark Innovation or Total Disaster?

Could Gotham’s chaos king lead a company to greatness — or ruin? We imagine The Joker as a CEO and break down the terrifying potential of villain-led management.

By James Mason 6 Feb 2025

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