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Workplace Gossip | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

When you take part in gossip you do none of these things. In fact, gossip seriously undermines each one of the aforementioned success metrics by propagating inaccurate information.

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Leadership – No Talent Required | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

A leader who fails to understand this will never create the trust bond necessary to lead effectively. Follow Through : It takes no ability to simply do what you say you’re going to do. Nothing is more important for a leader than keeping promises and commitments.

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An Army of One

General Leadership

In early October of 2006, the Army unveiled its replacement slogan: “Army Strong.” However, when we combine several thin layers of timber, and bond them together, the resulting product is strong, durable and very resistant to cracking and warping. Eventually, senior military leaders recognized the “Army of One” slogan missed the mark.

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Love and Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Leaders need to understand that compassion humanizes them, allows them to build stronger trust bonds, and engenders confidence and loyalty from peers and subordinates alike. It takes far more courage to display love than disinterest, as compassion requires an investment of time, caring, empathy and understanding.

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Humility and Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Leaders need to understand that being authentically humble humanizes them, allows them to build stronger trust bonds, and engenders confidence & loyalty from peers and subordinates alike. While feigned humility is the height of insincerity, authentic humility is the most sincere form of confidence and strength.

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A Tribute to a Fallen Hero – Thomas F. Swift (1971-2001)

Terry Starbucker

(Note this post was originally published on September 8th, 2006; I’m republishing it today to honor not only the life of Tommy Swift, but the lives of all who perished on 9-11-01). I too have been called a book of useless information, and used to read encyclopedias when I was a kid just for fun.

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Accepting a person where they are, creates an bond of trust. The following perspectives if kept top of mind will help in identifying and bridging positional gaps: Respect leads to acceptance. Trust, leads to a willingness to be open to: new opportunities; new collaborations; new strategies; new ideas, and; new attitudes.

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