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Shut-up & Listen | N2Growth Blog

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In today’s post I’ll quickly examine the merits of developing your listening skills. Talk less and listen more. Think about it…when was the last time you viewed a negative soundbite of a CEO who was engaged in active listening? Ask people how you can become a better leader and then LISTEN.

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And, on BBC 5 Live's Wake up to Money programme (from 37:50; available until end of May), she stressed the importance of essential leadership behaviours such as transparency, humility and active listening in rebuilding trust within an organisation. Catch up here.

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8 Traits of Ineffective Leaders | N2Growth Blog

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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. They are active listeners, fluid thinkers, and know when to press-on and when to back-off. Not Customer Focused : Leaders not attuned to the needs of the market will fail.

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You Can't Argue With Crazy | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Turning the other cheek, compromise, forgiveness, compassion, empathy, finding common ground, being an active listener, service above self, and numerous other approaches will always allow one to be successful in building rapport if the underlying desire is strong enough. Thanks for commenting and best wishes for continued success.

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Dealing with Conflict | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

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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Questions and Team Building | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Which markets, partners, clients, or other opportunities can add significant value to our business? don't be afraid to ask a question for fear of sounding like you don't know what you are talking about) are key skills for any business leader from CxO through entry level employee. Does this add value to our core business?

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Definition of Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

As I’ve said in other posts, great leaders have the innate ability to call on the right skills in a contextually and environmentally appropriate fashion. No single leader can possess every needed attribute. Foster “Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.&# - John Wayne “The true leader serves.