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Ian Mason is chief executive of the electronics distributor Electrocomponents. He recommends that you always treat people the right way, even if it costs you in the short term.

Matt Brittin is managing director of Google UK.

Daniel Lamarre is president and chief executive of Cirque du Soleil. He says it's important not to compromise too much during a business deal, or you will lose all sight of your original vision.

Peter Hambro is chairman of mining company, Petropavlovsk.

Ellis Rich is chief executive of music publishing company, Indepent Music Group.

Jayne-Anne Gadhia is chief executive of Virgin Money.

Luke Johnson is chairman of private equity firm, Risk Capital Partners.

Vincent de Rivaz is chief executive of EDF Energy.

Thomas Flohr is founder and chairman of VistaJet.

Stevie Spring, chief executive of Future Plc, reveals the secret whistling trick which has rescued her during tearful moments.

Helen Alexander is president of the CBI and chairman of Incisive Media and the Port of London Authority. Previously, she was chief executive of The Economist for 11 years. She says you shouldn't fear hiring people who are better than you as this is a good way to ensure continued success.

Ruby McGregor-Smith is chief executive of outsourcing company, MITIE. She says it's important to find a job that you really want to do, rather than one that you think you ought to do, or have trained for. Genuine passion for your job is an important key to success.

Manny Fontenla-Novoa is chief executive of Thomas Cook Group. He says it's important to give direction to your ambition and success will follow. For him, he has always aspired to do his job well and as a result has never had to apply for a job.

Jacqueline de Rojas is UK and Ireland vice-president of software company, McAfee.

PY Gerbeau is CEO of X-Leisure. He says his time as a professional ice hockey player taught him everything he needs to know about running a business. From leadership, to negotiation and motivation, he says the crossover between the worlds of sport and business is huge.

Trevor Matthews is chief executive of Friends Provident. He was given some excellent advice from a professor at Harvard: compete aggressively to the outside world, but collaborate superbly on the inside.

Robin Wight is president of communications agency The Engine Group. He says companies which wish to succeed must embrace the lessons from failure.

John Hitchcox is chairman of property developers, Yoo. He says good attention to detail is the most important consideration in business, as it can help avoid costly mistakes.

Nani Beccalli-Falco is president and chief executive of GE International. He says successful companies have both a clear vision, and a strategy to deliver that vision.

Emma Bridgewater is the founder of the Emma Bridgewater tableware company. She says total passion for your business is essential, as it's the one thing that can pull you through the hard times.