N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

While the emotional distress associated with gossip can be dealt with fairly easily, the political discord that can erupt in an organization can be nothing short of disastrous. They would take the position that gossip is just part of human nature, and that gossip will always exist in any type of environment where social dynamics are present.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

Place a leader into any environment and their impact will be immediately recognized. Here’s the thing…you really don’t need to work too hard to identify leaders within an organization – they are the ones taking on the greatest levels of responsibility and delivering on their commitments. only to fail in miserable fashion.

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CQ Net - Management skills for everyone!

MARCH 19, 2018

High Reliability Organizations, also called HROs, manage to consistently deliver high performance over a long period of time in an extremely challenging environment. Starting from here, we had a look at research and theory behind HROs and derived five evidence-based practices you can implement in your organization.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 31, 2010

It is consistent with our research where we heard respondents consistently use the terms “connect&# or “feel connected&# to describe the emotions they experience in relation to their organization’s identity, the people they work with and their day-to-day work. I like this definition. why is everyone smiling?

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Leading Blog

MAY 16, 2020

Sensors are used to make products, infrastructure, and environments, more intelligent and more responsive to human needs. AR will provide a new computing interface for the 80% of workers that work with their hands or who work in highly mobile environments, and for whom computing is not a part of their everyday work lives today.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 27, 2020

Whether caused by a pandemic, an economy in free fall, an unforeseen change in the competitive business environment or a problematic geopolitical issue, the world in which we operate is volatile and unpredictable. Purpose creates the True North for the organization — what you aspire to contribute. Execute your plan.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Great leaders can communicate effectively across mediums, constituencies, and environments. “My way or the highway&# leadership styles don’t play well in today’s world, will result in a fractured culture, and ultimately a non-productive organization. You must get your employees to engage. Thanks for sharing Lori.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 18, 2010

Another well-respected organization, the Corporate Executive Board, released research last year that concluded 75 percent of the employees were not engaged and giving their best efforts and of the 25 percent who were engaged, 60 percent were not aligned with organizational goals. This common sense approach is all too uncommon in practice.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 20, 2010

Starbucks partners were gathering there for a walk (see picture above) to raise money for a non-profit organization. Why not let employees vote for a local charity and organize an outing to help them. Empowerment also fosters an environment of trust. There was a terrific energy among group participants. What a simple idea!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 28, 2010

I fear for these senior leaders and their organizations. Don’t think for a second that leaders throughout the organization don’t notice the absence of discussion about c-suite development and learning. You are creating an environment that values invincibility and downplays learning. Don’t hide it, flaunt it!

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Perhaps with the allure of remote working in mind, the research focuses less on the value proximity provides in terms of productivity, and more in terms of its impact on the culture of the organization. They examine the impact living close to the office has not only on the work environment but also on performance and profitability.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 15, 2010

Small actions to connect with people around you are called “Micro-Connections.&# These actions boost enthusiasm and energy in the work environment. Start trying these Micro-Connections out and watch what happens.Over time you will be energized and you’ll build trust and esprit de corps in your organization.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

It makes me nauteous to get mired in a ton of details and administrative activities – believe me, I’ve tried to get more organized on my own at ton of times over the years and well… I just can’t putt! Believe me Mike, we must create a environment for any things and we have always some limitations.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

In today’s environment, employees have to deal with complexity and ambiguity at a much higher rate than before. And it is managers’ ability to innovate, collaborate and adapt to a constantly changing environment that are the leadership skills we most need to develop. In neither case does it make you into a leader.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

So, in the spirit of reflection, I’ve been thinking about the people that are a joy to coach and the organizations that support these great executives. They are, not surprisingly, the best of the best leaders in the best organizations. Great leaders and great organizations support each other to achieve mutual goals.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 11, 2018

A few years ago, when I was chairing the bar committee that oversees modifications to the Delaware General Corporation Law, we were approached by B Lab, a nonprofit organization that seeks to enable entrepreneurs and business leaders to exercise greater social and environmental responsibility.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

I can promise you one thing…If as a leader you don’t have a clear read on the pulse of your organization, it won’t have a healty pulse for very long. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: It sounds as if there is no "disconnect" in your organization. " Great article.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 5, 2010

Does your organization act like one body? Great leaders increase strategic alignment by making it clear that “we&# are one organization. They find ways to make members feel proud of the overall organization. They reward members who cooperate and help their colleagues and the overall organization.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 7, 2010

This definition is consistent with our research at E Pluribus Partners where we frequently heard respondents use the terms “connect&# or “feel connected&# to describe the emotions they experience in relation to their organization’s identity, the people they work with and their day-to-day work. .&#

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 19, 2014

IT’S TIME TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR ORGANIZATION’S HEALTH! Schedule an appointment with your organization’s health care provider (you do have one right?) Early detection of cancer (toxicity due to the right people sitting in the wrong chairs) in an organization greatly increases the chances for successful treatment.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

I’m always amazed at the number of organizations that charge sub-par leaders with mission critical tasks and then wonder why they failed to meet their objectives. Furthermore, in well run organizations you can determine which initiatives are most important to the enterprise by examining which leaders are tasked to what initiatives.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Leaders who don’t deal with conflict will eventually watch their good talent walk out the door in search of a healthier and safer work environment. Concealed, avoided or otherwise ignored, conflict will likely fester only to grow into resentment, create withdrawal or cause factional infighting within an organization.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

One of a leader’s most important functions is to create an environment where trust and loyalty are the rule and not the exception. If your organization is not thriving and growing, then the first thing that should occur is a long look in the mirror…Begin your triage by first evaluating your leadership qualities or the lack thereof.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

“Agile organizations treat disruption and adversity as opportunities.” Today’s organizations face the unknown on a weekly basis. In this environment of constant change, I often hear that we should be agile. We demonstrate that agile organizations possess both strategic and tactical agility.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Every great manager knows that it’s impossible to create a positive work environment if they aren’t positive themselves. This will help create a customer-driven organization and will help build longevity between your company and your client’s business. That way your team will be inspired to follow suit. Focus on the client.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

At the same time I personally feel its a long way to go to see the environment what has been discussed in the article. I enjoyed it greatly Anand I truly agree with your statements about being humble and gaining the real respect of the people who we work with. link] mikemyatt Hi Anand: Thanks for your comment.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 19, 2011

Whether they are looking within their own team, the broader organization, or outside the company, a good leader always has a notion of who will be sitting in their chair next. Because organizations change, new opportunities present themselves, and people need chances to grow. They might get laid off. Change is inevitable. Great post!

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

As one example; if you are a manufacturing organization, innovation in your core could include new and improved materials, new techniques, novel approaches to supply chain management etc. For our manufacturing organization mentioned above, what value is there in pursuing next practice innovation in their payroll process?

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2014

To assure the effectiveness of their presentation, the artist surrounds the working environment with a curtain, angles the lights circumspectly, and arranges the pieces of chalk. The leaders of the organization were trying to articulate their vision for the next big thing despite the dreadful economic outlook.

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer 3 High-Value Tips for Leaders to Break Out of Comfort Zone Cozy environment and excellent facilities in your cabin/cubicle can make you feel super-comfortable. They not only pull you out of your comfort zone, but can also add tremendous value to your team/organization. Be a catalyst.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 6, 2010

Several studies support that this connection that develops trust is the most or among the most significant factors affecting the performance of organizations. The bottom line is that when it comes to human beings and organizations, trust and connection = life and flourishing whereas distrust and relational isolation = death and dysfunction.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

Do people in your organization laugh at new ideas? Does your organization focus more on process than success? Are your management and executive ranks void of youth? When was the last time you entered a new market? Are any of your executives thought leaders? Are employees who point out problems looked down upon?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Great leaders possess the ability to create a vision for the organizations they lead. I believe that leaders should also be able to create an environment of trust wherein employees feel empowered. While your character will be tested often as a leader, great leaders no there is no substitute for the truth. Section II: Vision.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 1, 2014

Training System™ -- a new platform that promises to reshape how training is delivered in modern organizations. Today’s workers and organizations are under unprecedented pressure to maintain high productivity,” said RLI Research Director Walter P. And yet without ongoing training, organizations fall behind. The T.O.I.L.E.T.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 24, 2015

The best organizations recognize this, and cope with change and the accompanying stress through carefully designed workplace cultures. These cultures significantly affect the long-term health of organizations. This culture creates an environment where people fear to make mistakes and take risks.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

This is why the Imposter Syndrome bedevils us more and more as we rise higher in an organization or move out farther away from organizational groupthink into entrepreneurship to take on more accountability and (potentially) make more costly mistakes. Find Dana on Twitter at @DanaTheus. Find Jon on Twitter at @jonlokhorst.

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Women on Business

AUGUST 9, 2012

Likewise if a consumer believes their buying decision can have a direct impact on the environment they are more likely to chose a sustainable option. ” On a global scale National Geographic produces a consumer study called Greendex that monitors consumer choice and the environment in up to 17 countries.

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