Director Magazine Autumn 2025 View our autumn issue in full
Are some brains born to grow businesses? Our expert writers explore the entrepreneurial mind in Autumn 2025, as the second edition of the relaunched Director magazine hits shelves and desktops.
The magazine features IoD chair John Browett on why entrepreneurial mindsets are rare – and precious. And the Times parliamentary sketch writer Tom Peck asks why many companies fail at the basics of entrepreneurialism – giving customers what they want. We meet Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride – and ask him how he would champion and promote entrepreneurialism if returned to government.
Morag Cuddeford-Jones, the marketing and branding journalist, explores why the truth matters for brands – and examines why only the most deluxe marques can stay silent in a crisis. Sally Percy, the author and business writer, wonders what happened to Fridays: is the last workday no longer worthy of the billing? Elsewhere, BBC writer MaryLou Costa launches a sterling defence of the nine-to-five: discover why flexible-working might not be all it is cracked up to be.
Meanwhile, the Financial Times’ Stefan Stern thinks too many are unplugging their brains and devolving their decision-making to machines. He offers critical thinking on critical thinking – a capability so vital for the lives of companies.
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This article is published as part of IoD Director, the authoritative voice of UK business leadership.
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