Hello, this is the website of Ben Matthews

This is the website of Ben Matthews. I create spaces for people to make positive social impact. I’m the co-founder of a digital agency called Empower. You can read a bit more about me yonder. Contact me hither. Writing I keep a list of every post I’ve ever written, which is mainly for me to keep … Read more

Do doctors live healthier lives?

“The question for me is how to live well inside our short, breakable lives.” Sam Guglani, oncologist There is this idea that doctors live healthier lives because of what we know and encounter through medicine – but I’m not sure this is true, or even what the measure of it is. As an oncologist, it might … Read more

About Ben Matthews

Hello. I create spaces for people to make positive social impact. Contact Want to ask me something? Email me at [email protected] Now Previously Side Projects

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Developing Leadership Skills

Leading a team comes with a unique set of challenges. Managing people comes with a lot of responsibilities too. You need to develop yourself as well as your team. If you want to be a more effective manager, here are three core leadership skills you should use that can help you. Accountability is leadership Holding … Read more

What are Employee Ownership Trusts?

By moving the ownership of the business into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), founders can realise financial value over time but preserve the company’s culture, values, and independence for the long run. What are Employee Ownership Trusts? The EOT is a mechanism for transferring the majority of the equity from the owners of the business … Read more