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A Leader on the Line

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Team Dynamics I was co-captain of the drum line in high school marching band my junior year. In that leadership role, I was looked up to by my fellow drummers to lead the way in music and marching; I was literally looked down on from the observation tower by our director, who expected me to keep the [.].

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Employee Retention Strategies When Work Gets Chaotic and Messy

Let's Grow Leaders

And while effective leaders will work to limit the number and frequency of these events, they are inevitable as organizations work to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. The company had retention bonuses in place to help affected team members stay through the finish line, and they clearly defined the process, roles, and timelines.

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IT Professional Search: Discovering the Tech Leaders of Tomorrow

N2Growth Blog

From the era of large mainframes, command line interfaces, and backing up data on tape to the modern world of cloud computing, user-friendly interfaces, and low-code/no-code software development, technology has continued to change rapidly and has significantly shaped our lives and businesses.

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2024 Succession Planning Trends: Staying Ahead of the Curve

N2Growth Blog

Carefully cultivating a pool of able leaders within the organization drastically reduces the risks associated with unexpected vacancies. Carefully cultivating a pool of able leaders within the organization drastically reduces the risks associated with unexpected vacancies.

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Best Practices for Accelerating the Sales Process

More often than not, sales leaders strive to accelerate their deal cycle, but it’s critical to also consider the opportunity cost. The bottom line is that, in B2B sales, speed is useless without control. The bottom line is that, in B2B sales, speed is useless without control. What's covered: Targeted prospecting.

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What Is Different About Ethical Leadership?

Leading Blog

A DHERING to an ethical code during challenging times is a standout trait in many historical and present-day leaders that we’ve come to admire. Certain principals cut across the lives of such leaders as they transcend traditional leadership roles and prioritize the well-being of the communities, economies, and global society they serve.

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How to Lead When Your Team Lacks a Sense of Urgency

Let's Grow Leaders

It’s a common leadership frustration that we’ve experienced and hear from leaders regularly: “My people lack a sense of urgency. Paradoxically, leaders with a high internal sense of urgency can struggle with this the most. Paradoxically, leaders with a high internal sense of urgency can struggle with this the most.

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Sales Effectiveness: The B2B Sales Leader's Guide

This guide is designed to help today’s B2B sales leaders ramp up their effectiveness in any economic environment. You’ll get a deep dive on: Proven methods for warming up cold calls Coaching points for responding to price pressure early and often Front-line examples of how to win the battle for customer retention