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Leadership and Opportunity | N2Growth Blog

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The reality is that great leaders all seem to possess an innate sense of timing such that most executives have a very clear understanding of the critical role timing plays as a survival skill at the C-suite level. So much so, that if you don’t think timing is everything - think again. .&#

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Leadership – No Talent Required | N2Growth Blog

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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. In most sports I’m aware of you cannot play if you don’t suit-up and show-up.

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Dealing with Conflict | N2Growth Blog

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How many times over the years have you witnessed otherwise savvy professionals self-destruct because they wouldn’t engage out of a fear of conflict? Real leaders don’t play favorites, don’t get involved in drama, and they certainly don’t tolerate manipulative, self-serving behavior.

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The Disconnected Leader | N2Growth Blog

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The harsh reality is that great numbers of leaders continue to operate in a vacuum by sequestering themselves away in the corner office and attempting to lead from afar. So the real question is this…how does a CEO get to the point of being so disconnected from operations that he or she just doesn’t have a clue?

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Leveraging Down for CEOs | N2Growth Blog

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The simple truth is that all great leaders are highly skilled in matters of delegation. The number of activities a CEO takes on can certainly vary based upon skill sets, stage of corporate maturation, and the talent level of the rest of the executive team.

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Thought-full Thursday:Inner Compass

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To have self-awareness at this level is to know what I believe in, what I value, and what deeply motivates me. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. It is to know what I live for and, perhaps, even what I would die for.

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Thought-full Thursday: Extending Awareness

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What practices will you put in place to extend your awareness beyond its present limits? What practices will you put in place to extend your awareness beyond its present limits? Before the training, I assumed that paraprasing was more of language technique but was suprised to learn that it was a listening skill.