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BOSS Today #62 BOSS LEADERS OF THE FUTURE BOSS Today #62
BOSS LEADERS
OF THE FUTURE
APRIL 2025 Save the date for
REVIEW November, The Kimpton Resolution: Turning Relationships into n Darryl Brunt, UK & Ireland Sales
the next BOSS LOTF
Conference – 27th
Clocktower Hotel
& Marketing Director at Fellowes,
Results.” In his dynamic and interactive
in Manchester.
explored the challenges of developing
session, Nick Saunders emphasised
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the power of self-awareness, strategic
listening, and authenticity in leadership.
overcome them.
Attendees left equipped with practical EQ as a leader, and strategies to
tools they could implement immediately — A Panel of Perspectives
both professionally and personally. To wrap up the day, all four industry
LEADING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Career Journeys Without a Script panel discussion hosted by Shaun
speakers came together for a candid
Tidman, Head of Sales at Avery UK and
In the afternoon, Linsey Adams, Head of
Trade Marketing and Customer Activation LOTF Committee member. Topics ranged
at Reckitt Pro Solutions, delivered an from mentorship to the increasing
honest and empowering talk about her importance of emotional intelligence
he first BOSS Leaders of the Future own career path. Linsey encouraged in leadership. A standout quote from
T(LOTF) conference of 2025 took place attendees to ditch conventional timelines, Leanne Gregg summed up the mood
on 10th April at Fellowes Brands in embrace growth and define success on perfectly: “IQ gets you through the door,
Doncaster, for a day packed with insight, their own terms. but EQ helps you succeed.”
inspiration and impactful conversations
around emotional intelligence and
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BOSS Leaders of the Future is a Leadership Skills
community group with a committee Delegates then split into one of three Strategy Unlocked: Think, Plan, Win
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manufacturers, and dealers across the targeted insight into essential leadership The Leaders of the Future Committee have created a conference to equip
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event marked a strong start to the explore the essential pillars of strategic leadership - clear thinking, smart planning,
year, with an energising programme n Leanne Gregg, People Director at evo and focused execution. Through the keynote session, interactive roundtables,
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Turning Relationships into Results n Jonathan Smith, Consultant at Avery,
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keynote from Nick Saunders, titled through stronger customer
“Connection, Collaboration, Conflict connections.
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