N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Even if you don’t find yourself having to frequently deal with extreme situations, it is often nothing more than normal dealings in the ordinary course of business that can place you at a nexus…Do you make your decision based upon the facts at hand and sound decisioning metrics, or do you let your emotions drive your decisions?

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

In terms of solutions, Ann emphasised the need for employers to promote women proportionately through the ranks, offer flexible working solutions for those on career breaks and create sponsorship programs that cater to women from diverse backgrounds. She discussed the issue on LBC News with Martin Stanford.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

True self-confidence is reflected in a person’s deeds and actions, and not in their ability to boast. I would much rather listen to the self-deprecating humor of a confident person making fun of themselves than the mean spirited attacks of an arrogant person waged at someone else’s expense.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

I have consistently espoused the value of walking the floor, dropping in for meetings on an impromptu basis, proactively engaging key stakeholders, and any number of other items that focus on raising your awareness. The Arrogant CEO : These CEOs believe they can will their view into reality in spite of circumstances, situations, or events.

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 10, 2011

The first thing you should learn in a course on entrepreneurship is how to make yourself valuable. I failed at my first career in banking. I failed at my second career with the phone company. But you'd be surprised at how many of the skills I learned in those careers can be applied to almost any field, including cartooning.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

I've often said that the greatest pleasure as well as the greatest burden of leadership are associated with the sacrifice required by those who place service above self. Cheers, William [link] mikemyatt Well said William – I agree with your thoughts about sacrifice. There is no doubt these principles apply to loyalty as well.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

link] mikemyatt Hi Mark: You make some great points – the best of which is being aware of how social media/networking impacts your family. Of course, back in the 60s people stood around and watched a woman get raped and murdered, and they did nothing. What if it was college kids fresh off of a NOLS course?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

The reality is that we need to demonstrate an awareness of our differences if we are to truly gain the benefit of introducing people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and subsequently ideas into our workplace. This is a leadership issue in which diversity, and the awareness of it, will play a key role in the development of future leaders.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Nearly all physicians take on significant leadership responsibilities over the course of their career, but unlike any other occupation where management skills are important, physicians are neither taught how to lead nor are they typically rewarded for good leadership. STOCK4B-RF/Getty Images. Medicine involves leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

It transformed my business and career. Assessments (self or 3rd party) and personal inventories are indeed useful tools for providing clarity and perspective. Being aware, being discerning, and most importantly, being open minded are the instincts that will lead you to a game changer. Best wishes for continued success Ted.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Previously it focused on quantitative analysis in areas such as finance and operations, with little emphasis on other aspects of organizational life. How well-established are these courses? What do alumni say about their experiences in these courses? Practical leadership and management skills.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 20, 2016

Once you’ve answered questions about four key areas — work, home, community, self — Wharton professor Stewart Friedman provides practical guidance and a useful exercise for addressing the critical gaps. Finance skills. This 10-question finance quiz comes from the HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Nor do I have to convince leaders to develop new competencies: experience taught them that self-awareness, being able to deal with ambiguity, manage continual change, devolve leadership, and coach their people and are critical to their survival. Of course, there are also less positive stories to recount.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2017

One of the most stressful things about being self-employed is managing your cash flow. Over 70% of freelancers have trouble getting paid at some point in their careers, according to research by the Freelancers Union , the non-profit group, that promotes the interests of independent workers. Invoice early and often.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Intellectual elitists are by-in-large braggarts that acquire knowledge (or feign possession thereof) for public acclaim and their own self-promotion. If you acquire knowledge, yet choose not to use it for the benefit of others then you’re not a leader, you’re self indulgent. are all critical to your success.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 6, 2007

The career path to running a business at ABC will now look more like a “Z” (series of different jobs) than a “T” (narrow, vertical promotions). Use all of the learning tools we preach to our clients – books, learning from others, courses, practice – teaching others starts with role modeling. Need an executive coach?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Okay, let me see if I understand this…a good coach doesn’t necessarily need any experience, but if they’re a really good listener, can restate what their client tells them, and ask a few good questions, then they can miraculously lead a client to the ah-ha moment that transforms their life and their career.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 29, 2017

Over the course of our careers, and through our formal research on mentoring within and outside of academia, we’ve found that good mentoring is discipline-agnostic. Mentors trade away hours they could use to pursue their own career goals and spend them on someone else’s. Choose Mentees Carefully.

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