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Diversity of a Different Persuasion

N2Growth Blog

Diversity is a complex issue because it comes in all shapes and sizes. As an Executive Recruiter, I have been asked to identify candidates who are diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, gender and even geography. One type of diversity that has more recently begun to receive subtle yet perceptible attention is age diversity.

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LeadershipNow 140: June 2023 Compilation

Leading Blog

by @DrNickMorgan via @publicwords Leader Chracter Framework A definition of leader character based on ten dimensions that interact with an 11th, central quality of judgment. Podcast: @jamesstrock interviews Richard Norton Smith author of An Ordinary Man: The Surprising Life and Historic Presidency of Gerald R. You're not alone.

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Executive Presence – A 2-Sided Definition

Great Leadership By Dan

is also one of the last nations to turn to diverse populations for leadership, such as women and minorities, and organizations and individuals need to deal with their discomfort around a “different” kind of leader. That’s why your executive presence is a key part of your career. Succession! How do leaders create trust?

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Diversity & Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. I’ll take it one step further – I can’t really think of any issue that should be argued or decided solely on the merits of diversity. In fact, let me take it up even another notch…diversity should be a non-issue altogether.

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Why 50% of American workers want to make a career change

HR Digest

A recent Washington Post-Schar School poll noted that one-third of workers under the age of 40 are now considering switching careers or changing industries since the pandemic. Historically, people looked to switch careers for a beefier paycheck, better benefits, more opportunities, among other reasons. Remote Work Goes Mainstream.

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Resourcefulness Matters: How to Help Your Team Be More Resourceful

Let's Grow Leaders

Our favorite definition of resourceful is, “The ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.” The other day, one CEO we work with was using our developmental discussion planner to have a career conversation with a senior-level direct report (who we’ll call Kim). What does it mean to be resourceful?

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Overriding Our Instincts in Order to Become Caring Leaders

Leading Blog

Afterall, we got this far in our careers by following our instincts, practicing what we learned, and applying appropriate business strategies. Over the course of a career, we gain a myriad of tools and tips on how to lead. W E OFTEN THINK of ourselves as good leaders — or at least somewhat good. But are we leading?