N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

In most sports I’m aware of you cannot play if you don’t suit-up and show-up. Leadership is a participation sport and never works well in absentia. A leader who fails to understand this will never create the trust bond necessary to lead effectively. It requires zero talent to be present mentally and physically.

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Blog Leadership Loyalty Self-aware 412

Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2011

The main reason is that the problems we have to solve — whether deciding company strategy or bringing an innovative offering to market — are more complex than they have ever been. True trust and empathy starts to happen when there is the even a slight emotional bond, not just a professional one. Mix up disciplines.

Sports 15

Sports Team Bond Innovation 15

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

When it comes to building management strength, these executives are similar to professional sports coaches. At meetings of the corporation's finance managers, Tim makes a point to spend time with lower-level staff members to establish a personal bond.

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Execution Team Chief Financial Officer Finance 14

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The project—Park 007—was a James Bond–themed amusement park with artificial ski slopes, cliffs for bungee jumping, roller-coaster rides, indoor water sports, casinos, cinemas, and two five-star hotels. It hits our collective reputation and our finances.” Now Vera was getting worked up.

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Case Study Decentralization CFO Construction 8