ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE The compassionate leadership advantage How SMEs can nurture wellbeing and foster creative leadership for sustainable business growth R unning an SME can be hard - do you ever stop and pat yourself on the back for coming this far? Or are you worrying about the next challenge? Growing, employing more people, and delegating to managers can be an exciting but difficult time. The CMI found that as many as 82% of new managers in the UK are " accidental managers " who embark on the role with no formal training. A recent Gallup poll of more than one million workers concluded that the most common reason people quit their jobs is a bad boss. It appears the adage that people leave bosses, not companies, rings true. Managers who have a limited understanding of their impact can cause toxic environments. Micromanaging, unrealistic deadlines, lack of communication and blurred role responsibilities can lead employees to feel stressed and de-motivated. I approach this from a wellbeing perspective, but all the mental health and stress awareness training in the world will not make a difference unless the firm's culture and leadership are right. An SME superpower SMEs have a real advantage in turning around cultures and leaders, as you care