N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill. Real leaders don’t compromise when it comes to core values.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

As much as you may wish it wasn’t so, as a CEO you’re really only as good as your last decision. Making sound decisions is a skill set that needs to be developed like any other. Nothing will test your metal as CEO more than your ability to make decisions. That said, nobody is immune to bad decisioning.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Anyone paying attention to current events has recently witnessed that it doesn’t really matter whether you’re a politician, investment banker, CEO, or just an average citizen, when it comes to making a simple decision, managing a crisis, or attempting to exploit an opportunity, timing is everything.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Over the years I’ve met more than a few CEOs who paid little or no attention to their board of directors, only to find themselves wondering what went wrong as they were being ushered out the door prior to the expiration of their employment agreement. As a CEO, your board can be one of your greatest allies.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

This is so much the case that some CEOs will avoid restructuring initiatives at all costs. My question is this…since when have fear and avoidance become prerequisites for success as a CEO? What do great CEOs do when the business model, the strategic plan, and the revenue hurdles don’t seem to be in alignment?

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 15, 2010

It can give you the skills to make yourself rich. It helps everyone who plays it, but if you want to make yourself rich, it’s essential because it develops the character traits that all entrepreneurs need — self confidence, resilience and the ability to network. Unported License.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

It delivers the best leadership skills in a man. One should know about himself and realize the quality of leadership skills within him. Also, if you have any suggestions for future guest posts or interviews, please share them as well. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Amie Wilson Thanks for your post.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2010

While I appreciate the great oratory skills of those who communicate using wonderful word pictures, or the academics who can wax eloquent while always using the best form of prose, I prefer my business communication to be quick and dirty. Brevity is rare because it takes both skill and effort to simplify the complex.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

I cannot even begin to count the number of times I’ve had a CEO tell me that certain immutable business principles just don’t apply to his/her business because, “this business is different.&# Moving on…Believe it or not, CEO is not always synonymous with all knowing business guru.

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CO2

AUGUST 17, 2010

Interview with Charlie Firestone and Vivian who is the CEO of NPR. Vivian Schiller CEO of NPR at the Aspen Institute 2010 gives insights into the importance of New Literacy. Are you scanning what you read with critical thinking skills or are you just believing what you read and hear? We are faced with a tsunami of information.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

These companies have placed themselves far behind the technology curve because tenured managers hire employees with obsolete skill sets and together they create mediocre solutions. When an organization promotes based upon tenure, and not based upon recognition of talent, merit, performance, etc.,

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Poor Communication Skills : Show me a leader with poor communication skills and I’ll show you someone who will be short-lived in their position. Leaders need to have an profound appreciation for all the people working for them and the skills they bring to the table. You must get your employees to engage.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

My engagements with CEOs often focus on helping them to embrace change through disruptive innovation. Bottom line…don’t be the CEO who causes your management team to continually say “the boss won’t go for that one.&# or my personal favorite, “We need to focus on our core business.&#

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I have witnessed on numerous occasions CEOs with average, or even sub-par performance histories fare well because they possessed great messaging skills. By contrast, I have also watched CEOs with excellent performance histories not do so well because they did not possess the messaging skills necessary to keep stakeholders engaged.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you find that you lack skill sets and competencies in certain areas seek out mentors and coaches to shore-up your weaknesses, and more importantly, use your professional advisors to assist you in leveraging your strengths. Great leaders possess great interpersonal skills. Section VI: Persuasiveness. Section VII: Likeability.

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Chart Your Course

MARCH 4, 2015

2015 CEO Challenge Conference Board Report , The Conference Board, 2015. Aon’s 2009 Benefit and Talent Survey Aon, 2009. Aon’s 2009 Benefit and Talent Survey Aon, 2009. Employee Engagement Employee engagement speaker Human Resource Management Skill shortages' Defining Employee Engagement Wikipedia.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 2, 2010

This is a time to test and hone your connecting, social, and political skills. 18) Never aim the champagne cork at the CEO unless you are certain to miss! Make sure you do the rounds of management and your team, but leave before the last person walks out the door — preferably 30 minutes before the stated end of the party.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

The following list of suggestions is my gift to you in hope that it will allow you to outsmart those that feel they cannot be outsmarted… Define Acceptable Behavior : This first thing all CEOs need to do is to accept responsibility for any “corporate crazies&# who have taken residence in their organization.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Developing effective conflict resolution skill sets are an essential component of a building a sustainable business model. It is one of those skills that I have to keep aware of – keep working on. Unresolved conflict often results in a loss of productivity, stifles creativity, and creates barriers to cooperation.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

Ramzi I think arrogance is a sign of lack of self esteem. Bottom-Line… [link] Dr Sarah Morris Great post! Often I find my executive coaching clients shy away from confidence because they fear that it equates to arrogance – and, understandably, don't want to be seen in that way!

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Understanding and implementing the concept of “ actionable leadership &# is a major key to success in becoming a great CEO. It was Andy Grove the former Chairman and CEO of Intel and Time Magazine’s 1997 Man of the Year who said “You have to take action; you can’t hesitate or hedge your bets.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Do you have any other areas that are critical to building GREAT leadership skills? Get Shareaholic Tagged as: Adaptability , Coaching , Communication , Decisions , Integrity , Leadership , Motivation , Persuasion , Planning , Skills , Vision { 0 comments… add one now } Leave a Comment Previous post: A Simple Act Elevates All.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

link] ATIG Thanks to all, My understanding was not good and hope have better skill. People then accept the use of the words with some humour (and simulated eye rolling), and I get my point across without alienating anyone. There is no point judging the audience for their reaction, they are where they are.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

This grandfather of all people-skills books was first published in 1937. What I am, in my field, is influential because of my knowledge and the way I express myself and my skill set. This book teaches you the secret language of silent speech and body language. How to Win Friends & Influence People By Dale Carnegie.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

If you step back and look at your career, major leaps and successes were not built on that one email you sent or read, it was clearly delivered by your actions, presence, management, leadership, and interpersonal skills. And more importantly, not a snarky comment at the end of an email. Stick to this plan for one day, review. Then one month.

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Building Personal Strength

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 New People Skill - Help People Think for Themselves It happens on a regular basis. The worst is that the person is robbed of the chance to exercise thinking and problem solving skills. The answer is a people skill that maybe you havent heard much about - stimulate the other person to think for himself.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Great organizations assign their best leaders to the most significant opportunities and/or to correct key shortcomings (see previous post: Resourcing 101 for CEOs ). I totally understand the responsibility of CEO's and upper level leadership regarding completion and execution.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 18, 2010

It is different from, yet complimentary to assessments that measure personality and skills. My personal experience has been with the Kolbe™ A Index which identifies the basic and instinctive mode of operation (MO)- of an individual and how they naturally address tasks, goals and relationships when they are allowed to do it “Their Way&#.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

In a perfect world professionals would only be judged solely on their character, skill sets, competencies, and performance. In today’s post I’ll examine how managing appearances can have a substantial impact on your personal brand and your success.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

When you develop the skill to transform negative conflict into creative tension is when you will begin to earn and hold the respect of even those individuals who don’t agree with your positions. If you’re a CEO who doesn’t leverage conflict for team building and leadership development purposes you’re missing a great opportunity.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

What’s more, in 2009 a change occurred as “three-quarters of CEOs and small business owners stated that they viewed the quality of online education programs to be on par with traditional degree programs, refuting arguments that online courses and programs would not be recognized by employers.” ( source ). It’s all important.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

link] Del Williams I don't think online is to blame, but poor people skills. What would have happened, I wonder, if the audience had been a group of professional leaders, say military officers, or CEOs, people used to making decisions and acting quickly? This generation is weak in many ways. The worst part was that 30% have none.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 15, 2010

I teach coaching skills to groups of managers regularly; every individual executive client I have gets taught coaching skills in some way or another; and of course, I practice coaching myself (I call it “practice” on purpose). Let’s call using coaching skills “short term pain for long term gain”.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

Rather than just kill something with a quick no, a good leader uses every adverse scenario as a development opportunity to help people advance their critical thinking and decisioning skills. While I understand that there are times when using no may be your only option, those times should be the exception and not the rule.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Lindquist, in his 30's, is the President and CEO of Zane Benefits, Inc. He was promoted to Director of Sales in 2009 and took over as President in 2011. Q&A with Rick Lindquist, President and CEO of Zane Benefits, Inc. Which of your leadership skills helped you most to rise through the ranks at Zane Benefits?

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