The Civil Service is a vital economic asset to the UK - firstly, in the way it creates a framework for excellence in service delivery and secondly, in how it helps organise the best way to deliver modern public services on which both businesses and individuals depend. John Hutton assetbusinesscivil share on social
As Scots - like everyone else - we live in an increasingly inter-connected world that demands shared solutions to shared problems. Walking away from others have never been our way. Walking with others has been our heritage and still represents our best future. Douglas Alexander connectdemandfuture share on social
One of the best descriptions of the type of writer I am was given by Tom Paulin, who described himself as a 'binge' writer - like a binge drinker. I go on binges. Seamus Heaney bingedescriptiondrinker Change image and share on social
The best board members aren't elected by default. CEOs that set themselves up with their choice of board member - which means getting more than one term sheet and doing extensive reference checking - are better off. Scott Weiss boardceocheck share on social
Whatever vocation you decide on, track down the best people in the world at doing it and surround yourself with them. Scott Weiss decidepeoplesurround Change image and share on social
I make sure that I laugh as much as possible, as its the best exercise, and if I'm really feeling the need to do some exercise, I'll go out with my best girls and dance the night away. Sasha Jackson danceexercisefelt Change image and share on social
I always thought it'd be cool to portray these certain things, make people feel a certain way. I was kind of fascinated with that, but I wasn't the type to do acting school or theater. I didn't have the best views of Hollywood, so it wasn't something that I was going to try and pursue. Sasha Lane actcoolfascinate share on social
The university is in danger of losing its monopoly, and for good reason. The most visible threat are the new online courses, many of them free, with some of the best professors in their respective fields. Don Tapscott coursedangerfield share on social
When I'm playing my best, like I was at the U.S. Open, I feel on top of the match and able to do exactly what I want. There are other times when you're not in control, but that is tennis and you have momentum changes in every single match. Samantha Stosur controlfeelmatch share on social
If you could position the best platform media company around the world with the best content, we could get explosive growth. David Zaslav companycontentexplosive Change image and share on social
