N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

link] Del Williams I don't think online is to blame, but poor people skills. According to a survey done recently the average person only has 2 close friends. I think we need to wonder whether we'd like to be helped or tweeted about if we're in a compromised situation. This generation is weak in many ways.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 15, 2010

According to the author, surveys show that bad behavior occurs most often in the offices of those with the most authority. This weekend, a Wall Street Journal essay by Jonah Lehrer called “The Power Trip” highlights research that supports the view that when in power, a leader may have a greater tendency to act unethically or immorally.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 11, 2010

Her level of frustration has been rising as surveys show that some of the employees complain that she plays favorites and they express concern that they have been left out of the reward system. All Rights Reserved.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Alexander Lewis : November 16, 2010 at 4:29 am I agree that it is necessary for a leader to be constantly surveying and looking around, in and about the business they are involved in. another great post, Mary Jo. A leader not only controls the day to day business but it is their job to keep employees on track with company goals and missions.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 25, 2011

Many business drivers – from corporate governance legislation, to skilled labor shortages, to generational demographic shifts - have placed succession planning on the agenda of executives worldwide. Create a talent pool and cultivate high-potential employees using career and development planning. By Guest Author Sean Conrad.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Labor Department unveiled $160 million in new grants to retrain workers for technical skills in high-growth fields. And the skills required to fill many of the jobs returning first in the recovery — namely in engineering, IT, and healthcare — do not match the skills of Americans most needing work. How many are there?

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Miles Anthony Smith

DECEMBER 10, 2018

If you’re making a big career change, gaining new qualifications or re-training will help to support your new business. However, networking is a skill that can be learned like any other, so begin practicing in your current role until you feel confident enough to network for yourself. Do your research. ​ ​ 2.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

People who have bad attitudes have more career turnover. I wonder if there’s a good survey out there I could use to get feedback from my team. People who possess a negative outlook on life are four times more likely to suffer a stroke, heart attack, or be diagnosed with cancer.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 17, 2011

One recent survey showed that 40 percent of employers in China had difficulty finding the right talent to fill openings, a 25 increase percent since 2009, while 92 percent of the companies in another survey say their competitive power is "affected" by the shortage of key talent. But the similarities end there.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 22, 2015

A lot of people are worried about the career choices of today’s most talented science and engineering students. ” She also used data from student surveys to examine other measures of academic performance, like how well students knew professors and how they felt their thinking skills improved.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 27, 2011

This was originally posted in 2009, and it remains one of our most popular posts. A survey of 1,000 salespeople returns some surprising results.?. Four Ways Women Stunt Their Careers Unintentionally. Which of your activities are actually important to your career, and which merely provide the illusion of progress?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Great leaders are like a sponge when it comes to the acquisition of knowledge, the development of new skill sets, and the constant refinement of existing competencies. As an advisor to CEOs, there is little doubt that I’m passionate about personal and professional development, and there is one simple reason why – it works.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Well, it’s a little risky to generalize, but we can draw some conclusions by looking at some of the trends in the database I have for the 360 degree leadership survey that’s based on my book, The Next Level. Relationship building has resulted in greater effectiveness and personal satisfaction in my position and career.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The number of high-skilled, high-paying jobs has not kept pace. China's news services reported that in 2009 a record 1 million people took the national civil service exam , up from 775,000 in 2008 and 500,000 in 2005. More than 6.4 million university graduates entered the job market in 2010 , up from one million in 1999.

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Women on Business

AUGUST 12, 2011

As a result, women are more likely to be transformational leaders, helping employees develop their skills and talents, motivating them, and coaching to be more creative. Some of the respondents also mention women’s family responsibilities and their shortage of experience as detriments to a successful career. 2007, March). McKenna, M.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 25, 2011

This is my plea for the “meeters&# of the world to break from the pack and start becoming “doers.&# Many studies find that 70% or better surveyed said their meetings are very often time-wasters and could be more productive. I spent more time meeting and less time actually doing.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 19, 2017

For example, when participants in one of the studies were presented with a season’s worth of statistics for a star athlete who had logged worse numbers than usual, the participants were quick to conclude that the player’s career had begun an irreversible downward spiral. Couldn’t we do the same?

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Friday, December 24, 2010 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. A strong mentoring relationship allows the mentor and the mentee to develop new skills and talents, to build confidence, and to build self-awareness. Is this a person I admire?

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 5, 2010

This is best accomplished by allowing employees to see clearly where they stand in the organization versus where they want to be in their careers. It is about mentors imparting the multiple lessons that theyve learned to their mentees and helping them better navigate through their own careers. Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Worse yet, without positive feedback, employees feel no sense that they are appreciated as individual talents with specific desires to learn and grow on the job and in their careers, reports Nicholas Nigro, author of, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book. I appreciate all the work you’ve put into it, as do your team members.&#

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 20, 2011

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 12, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 19, 2010

Saturday, June 19, 2010 How To Help Your Employees Click More At Work Research from universities around the country show that employees who "click" with each other at work have more career success. And, those who "click" well get to the core of the office network within 18 months, while it can take 13 years for those who dont "click" well.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 3, 2010

As a coach , a manager: identifies an employees need for instruction and direction and this need is usually directly related to his or her performance or career goals. Its best to coach when a new procedure is introduced, a job is changed, and/or a skill gap is identified. Coaching is collaborative. Don't Praise.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

How can I help you reach your career goals? ► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. What can I do in the next review period to help you achieve/improve? What do you want most from your job? Don't Praise.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

In 2009, Michael Mandel, former Chief Economist for Businessweek and founder of a key economics blog , presented new research in a cover story called " The Failed Promise of Innovation in the U.S. " Real median household income in 2009 was at the same level at 1997. Unpacking the past decade's experience with innovation can guide us.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Obama nominated Robert McDonald , an Army veteran and experienced executive who had honed his leadership skills during a 33-year career at Proctor and Gamble, to attempt the difficult turnaround. In a survey conducted last month, 75% of veterans reported that VA effectively delivers care and services, up from 65% just a year ago.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 17, 2010

Consultant training directs the completion of certain skills assessments and a line of questioning that is designed to result in a predictable product; A great leader. More over to acquire leadership skills is not about one event, it is a long process. Broadly speaking… The first leverages the Socratic method of questioning.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Even though more highly qualified women have moved into "career track" positions in recent years, there's a huge earnings gap: On average, women only earn 72% of the compensation paid to men for equivalent jobs. Fully 77% of off-ramped women surveyed want to rejoin the workforce.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 23, 2010

Traditional Thinking : Centralized communication and career programs impact all employees equally. Rethinking Retention : Supervisors drive what employees know and learn and help them prepare for careers. Are your supervisors helping to retain employees or driving them away? Don't Praise.

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