N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Gossip destroys trust, undermines credibility, and is one of the greatest adversaries of a healthy corporate culture. In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on how to control gossip in the workplace… If what you desire as an executive is to have a healthy, thriving, and productive company, it is essential that you curtail office gossip.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

The question is not whether these opportunities exist, but rather what will you do with them when they cross your path. I believe one of the key differences between success and mediocrity is the ability to not only recognize opportunities, but also having an understanding and willingness to exploit said opportunities.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 18, 2017

A question I hear asked by a lot of pastors is one a lot of people ask: Should I start a blog? There’s so much that can be done by having a blogging platform. Common Objections To Pastors Blogging. Let’s get to the objections of having a pastor blogging. It could but no one thinks that way.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

One of the worst things a leader can do is to let their ego write checks their talent can’t cash… Humility is actually the trait that magnifies all other positive attributes. More importantly, I would much rather work for, or along side of, the understated than the overstated.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

If your organization confuses loyalty and tenure there is trouble on the horizon…If your business rates tenure higher than performance as a measure for employee evaluation, it is time for you to consider updating your talent management practices and procedures. the company is not leveraging its true talent base.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Those team members who share the same core values will be predisposed to trusting one another at high levels. Those team members who share a commonality of core values will automatically assume “best intentions” in one another vs. assuming “worst intentions” or “motives/agendas.” link] mikemyatt Hi Mallie: Thanks for your question.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should. Fiction : multitasking accomplishes more than focused effort.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 21, 2021

“Hey Karin, I just had my 360 Feedback review, and I heard I should speak up more in meetings. 4 Ways to Speak Up More in Meetings. This question came in from a really good friend of mine, whom I’ve known for over 30 years. So here’s my advice for her and for anyone struggling to speak up more in meetings.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 27, 2016

In many ways, there is no longer a need to make a compelling case for business blogging in 2016. After all, there are a myriad of statistics which support this practice, with businesses that commit to regular blogging known to generate 67% more leads than those that do not. Promote a reflective company culture through your blog.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Frequent readers of this blog can find a veritable plethora of tips on becoming a better and more effective leader. One Size Fits All Leadership Style : Great leaders are fluid and flexible in their approach. Successful leaders focus on customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Some would say that any discussion along this topic line is nothing more than a semantical debate. While it is never too late to begin thinking about finishing well, the simple truth of the matter is that the longer you wait to begin thinking on a significant level, the less significant your legacy will be.”

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Next Level Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

During the ten years that I taught leadership coaching at Georgetown University, one of the biggest points all of us on the faculty wanted our students to learn was that coaching isn’t about offering answers or advice. It’s about asking the kinds of questions that help leaders come up with their own answers and insights.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

It will find you whether you look for it (good idea – more later) or not. Putting one’s head in the sand and hoping that conflict will pass you by is not the most effective methodology for problem solving. Conflict rarely resolves itself…In fact, conflict normally escalates if not dealt with proactively and properly.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Let me ask you a few questions: Which world do you live in – the real world or the virtual world? We all rest more easily knowing we have our neighborhood of 'friends' always at the ready on our phones and computers. Am I substituting the virtual world for the real one? Social networking is very alluring.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

I rarely come across leaders who couldn’t benefit from being more meaningfully engaged on both a broader and deeper basis, and hope that today’ post will encourage you to do just that… ENGAGE. Trust me when I tell you that being out of touch is never a good position to find yourself in as the CEO.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

It’s not really that there is anything wrong with becoming more efficient, but what I find is that far too many executives major in the minors when it comes to efficiency. Let me ask you a question – Have you become so efficient that you’ve rendered yourself ineffective? The most difficult thing to measure is people results.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

While today’s post is a bit more kumbaya than most, please don’t check out on me because you perceive this topic too gooey and gushy to be relevant. David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# I think it’s a great question.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Susan Scott on being with someone prepared to be nowhere else: “It’s amazing how this seemingly small thing—simply paying fierce attention to another, really asking, really listening, even during a brief conversation—can evoke such a wholehearted response. A Chinese proverb says, ‘When a question is posed ceremoniously, the universe responds.’

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

There has been no shortage of information published on the topic of Emotional IQ or what’s referred to as EQ in recent years. However I believe the more important emotional trait for CEOs and entrepreneurs to gain mastery over is what I call EC or emotional control.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

Architect Frank Gehry on curiosity: “Question everything. Growing up as a Jew, I studied the Talmud, which continually poses questions. Stonyfield Co-founder Gary Hirshberg on challenging the status quo: “Think on your own and question authority. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Implementing a framework of discipline allows leaders more flexibility not less. Are you disciplined in all facets of your life or just those which come more easily to you? By applying rigor and discipline to apects of your personal and professional life that you normally tend to avoid, your strengths will standout even more.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

However while it may take years of solid decision making to reach the boardroom, it often times only takes one bad decision to fall from the ivory tower. Nothing will test your metal as CEO more than your ability to make decisions. Information : Information is simply an evolved, or more complete data set.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 19, 2021

It’s even more difficult to talk about sensitive issues like mental health or what’s next for them during this new abnormal. One of my favorite t echniques to get employees to share what’s on their hearts and minds is what we call a “fear forage.” More Questions Your Team Might Be Afraid to Ask.

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 6, 2014

O ne of the big takeaways I got from my recent reader survey was the desire to learn more about blogging and what creates a successful blog. Because of that, I want to share what’s working in blogging. So, what’s working for me and my blog? There’s 4 things I’ve really been focusing on.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

The reason this is such a great question is that I’ve witnessed far too many executives confuse vision and mission in terms of both definition and application. The vision is bigger picture and future oriented, while the mission is more immediately focused on the present.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

There seems to be way too much focus on “ me” and not enough focus on “ we” in today’s world. One of the things I tend to value most is loyalty. In fact, there are few things I loathe more than gravy trainers, fare weather friends, gossips and others that display a lack of loyalty.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

All four were great strategists and tacticians, but it was the two less grandiloquent commanders who went down in history as more highly regarded leaders. They were able to command greater loyalty and respect from peers and subordinates alike with less bravado and more humility and discernment. I think not.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Nothing signals leadership trouble more than an executive who can’t make decisions. Nowhere is there more truth to the old saying that “where there’s smoke there’s fire&# than as it applies to leaders who can’t make decisions. However my question to you is this: What is leadership without action?

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Our number one most-read article in 2022 is on how (and when) to say no at work. And with the ever-growing demand placed on leaders and managers, it’s no surprise that being more strategic with your “No” piqued interest. . Email Best Practices: How to Send a Better, More Effective Email.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

It’s highly probable that you don’t like rude, elitist, arrogant, dismissive, or condescending people, so don’t become one yourself. Nothing is more important for a leader than keeping promises and commitments. Extending basic human courtesy requires no talent – just a willingness to behave in a decent manner.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

I couldn’t disagree more…In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on what I refer to as the fallacy of no. Let me ask you a few simple questions: How do you feel when you’re told no? Moreover, when those conversations do occur they tend to be focused on admonishment rather than teachable moments.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 16, 2020

There’s nothing quite as disheartening as spending hours upon hours writing a blog post (the average one takes roughly 3 and a half hours from start to finish), only to find that it was never going to drive traffic due to minimal search volume. Take stock of these simple steps and work them into your blogging process.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

I was casually reading the results of a survey on the topic of hiring methodologies last weekend when one particular survey question really caught my attention: “When considering a new hire, what is the one characteristic or attribute of the candidate that would most influence your hiring decision?&#

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle. My question is this…since when have fear and avoidance become prerequisites for success as a CEO? The mere discussion of corporate reengineering can cause fear, anxiety, and in some cases even panic.

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 13, 2018

Live Blogging From Catalyst West 2018 Today, I’m live-blogging from the Catalyst West conference in Irvine, California. I thought one day I’ll be like them. Or I don’t know the answer to your question. Be willing to ask questions about ideas that sound stupid. Image courtesy of Catalyst.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

Without a disruptive focus you are merely building your business model on a “me too&# platform of mediocrity. Few things are more critical to your efforts in increasing your revenue growth and corporate sustainability than understanding the value of disruptive innovation. When was the last time you rolled-out a new product?

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

All of these questions run through my mind when looking over analytical data. But one of the fascinating things I find is the most popular posts on this website. Today, I want to share with you the top 10 leadership blog posts from my website. Top 10 Blog Posts On Joseph Lalonde. Other times I’m not.

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