Lead by example: Lessons from the UK election race

Lessons from the UK election race

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Truth and trust are desirable qualities in both political leaders and financial planners, writes Sheriar Bradbury

One of the key highlights of this year's election has been the importance of leadership. The figurehead of any political party has always been an important aspect of voting patterns, but this election has arguably been unique in that the leadership qualities of all candidates have taken centre stage throughout the election race. Whether this is simply because we have been exposed to a greater number of political party leaders than in previous elections, it highlights the fact that having confidence in a person's ability to lead is an important requirement. In terms of running a fin...

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