Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 4, 2014

Every year, I take time out to work on my leadership credo. For the first time this week, I formalized the process and shared it with a group of leaders representing over 10 countries and a cross-section of industries.Today, I share the easy-to-implement process along with video highlights (click here to see). Gallery Walk.

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HR Digest

JULY 2, 2023

Are you an HR professional looking to take your career to the next level? From honing your technical expertise to cultivating essential soft skills, we’ll explore the key areas that can propel your career forward. So, let’s dive into the key areas you should focus on to advance your HR career.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2021. In his career as an executive at IBM, Cisco, and now as CEO of Anaplan, Frank A. Work Better Together walks you through the process of implementing change and fueling a much-needed corporate movement towards humanity in the workplace.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Now, imagine if you could level up that title with a Masters in Executive Leadership. This can include: International Case Studies Global Business Models Cross-Cultural Management This broadened outlook prepares students to operate in an interconnected business environment. Sounds exciting, right? It’s more than just a degree.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

MAY 6, 2021

Our reader poll today asks: Have you ever been through a merger/acquisition process during your career? Processes, technology, products, operations, financials… those are all relatively straightforward to sort out. The big leadership challenge is creating one new culture from the two that came together.

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QAspire

APRIL 8, 2024

During our conversation he mentioned, “Our biggest enemy is not our competitors but our own complexity as an organization in form of organizational design, structures, processes, culture, systems, tools, scale and metrics.” Throughout my career, I have consistently seen increasing friction as an organization scales and grows.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Businesses now have powerful tools and technologies to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and deliver customer value. Being able to pivot and change directions quickly will require a strong degree of emotional intelligence (EQ) and a finely-honed logical thought process.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Welcome to the July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. You may have a leadership dysfunction problem. Communication. Creativity/Inspiration.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 13, 2021

Coconino County has enhanced its Public Works fleet operations by focusing on employee development and establishing new business practices. In the last five years, Public Works leadership have taken many actions to build a sustainable future. Background. Staffing Challenges and Planned Actions.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

by @suzimcalpine Ten Critical Keys For Designing a Creative Culture by @PhilCooke Fifty Something with More Gas Left in the Career Tank But Need a Change? (And if you haven’t, it could be time you need to!)

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the sector evolves and expands, companies increasingly turn to executive search firms like N2Growth to help them identify and recruit top talent for critical leadership roles. However, finding individuals with the right combination of technical knowledge and leadership experience can be a daunting task.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 10, 2018

W HY DO SOME careers stall while others flourish? The careers of one-half to two-thirds of managers and leaders will derail. “At At some point, over half of us will get fired or demoted—or our careers will flat-line, and we won’t reach our innate potential. They have become overspecialized thereby limiting their careers.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Through focused conversations, targeted assessments, and personalized strategies, executive coaching helps entrepreneurs identify their blind spots, enhance their leadership skills, and make informed decisions that align with their vision and goals. As an expert in executive coaching, I guide these entrepreneurs in this essential process.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

T HE leadership question is top of mind for many people here in the United States and throughout the world. The idea that leaders are trustworthy, honest, and can be relied on to operate in the best interest of the public, the employee, the student, the parishioner, or even the shareholder has been shattered.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Welcome to the October 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Communication. Diana Peterson-More shared Covid Communication: Spread a Little Kindness.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 19, 2020

Great leaders operate using similar principles to guide their actions. Connection At its core, leadership isn’t about control, power, or a job title. Leadership is a relationship between two people. Communication and leadership are joined at the hip. They accept obstacles as part and parcel of the process.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 1, 2024

Ignoring these advancements may leave your organization struggling to keep up with competitors who harness the power of AI to enhance their operations, customer experiences, and overall competitiveness. Leaders should proactively explore how AI can augment their operations, leading to more efficient processes and improved outcomes.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 7, 2019

Welcome to the May Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. John Spence contributed What Is Your Definition Of Leadership? Communication. Development.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

It is essential to have someone with a bird’s-eye view of the whole process to orchestrate it successfully. He highlighted the need for change as the main prerequisite of a successful transformation; being ex-McKinsey and a public official before this current role, Boris’s whole career revolved around extensive transformation processes.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

Shanelle Reese, Chief People Officer, Wonderschool The Talent Turnaround 2023 witnessed a seismic shift in the tech landscape, with unprecedented levels of turnover fueled by layoffs, career changes, and a resurgent job market. Unlike their predecessors, Gen Z is not bound by traditional notions of career progression.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

As the investor leader, you are becoming more familiar with tackling senior leadership management issues at a newly acquired portfolio firm. . Both are high-volume capital intense process industries. . Certain functional leadership positions, and industry sectors, can be less strident on this question.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

Drawing from your extensive leadership experience—to become this kind of leader and shape a space to co-create, what are the things that an HR leader needs to learn or unlearn? Another top priority is talent, including succession planning for the CEO and the rest of the leadership team.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

But there’s a downside: when people work from home, they might not get noticed as much and could miss out on career opportunities. Held back More than half of women and people from different ethnic backgrounds said that their career progress was held back because of their gender or race.

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HR Digest

APRIL 14, 2023

This can provide opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. The post Shifting Gears: How HR Can Move from Operational Function to Strategic Thinking appeared first on The HR Digest.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

Of course, leadership is not about being liked. ” I’m thinking about the handful of managers I had over the years who were the epitome of a jerk at work — the bullies who crush courage with their toxic leadership behaviors or who seem to be lacking a moral compass. Your behavior is sabotaging your leadership influence.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Of course, you know that leadership is not who likes you. ” I’m thinking about the handful of managers I had over the years who were the epitome of a jerk at work — the bullies who crush courage with their toxic leadership behaviors or who seem to be lacking a moral compass. 3 Ways to Build Deeper Influence and Connection.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 30, 2020

Exploration Excellence: Excelling at having the courage to go into new areas – the unknown - and to explore and discover the new and the different by using low-risk iterative learning processes is the third key human skill. We are creatures of habit and operate much of the time on autopilot. All of that inhibits Exploration Excellence.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2021

However, while often not “planned”, our research shows that many leaders’ paths follow this pattern because they have been operating with a serendipity mindset. A serendipity mindset is not a mythical power that only specific leaders are born with but a way of operating in both our professional and personal lives that can be learned.

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Adapted, and reprinted with permission from Career Press, an imprint of Red Wheel/Weiser. Where Managerial Leadership Begins. This is the backdrop for understanding the purpose and role of managerial leadership: setting direction (i.e., people, processes, technologies, assets, money, etc.) to execute on that goal.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2016

In the text that follows you’ll hear Sam’s views on leadership, the state of the market, and you’ll be introduced to his retirement ambitions and the future challenges for the boardroom, following his return to Perth, Australia. I have been extremely fortunate to have had a very varied career. On with the interview.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The process of sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding an executive continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Many corporate HR teams are operating in a legacy model, bogged down with hiring downstream talent and struggling to quickly and efficiently source top-shelf talent.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

"AI doesn't replace leadership; it redefines it. As executives navigate the complex waters of modern-day leadership, understanding AI isn't just beneficial—it's essential. As executives navigate the complex waters of modern-day leadership, understanding AI isn't just beneficial—it's essential. Let's dive in.

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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 4, 2023

Can better management and leadership nurse the NHS back to health? Intriguingly, it also has an operational team largely made up of Chartered Managers. Culture and processes suffer as a result. So where better to learn how stronger leadership can make a difference than the North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

This guest blog post by Julie Winkle Giulioni celebrates the September 18 launch of her book with Beverly Kaye, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Employees Want. Becoming indispensable today can be a career death sentence. And free yourself up for new and exciting opportunities in the process. News flash!

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I’ve written about these and other crucial tools for helping leaders improve relationships, gain executive presence and succeed in my new book, The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career. She is also author of The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Power of Tailored Solutions for Professional Growth – Coaching or Consulting Tailored leadership solutions are the bedrock of professional growth. Each individual has unique needs and aspirations that require a tailored approach to maximize leadership. In today’s competitive landscape, one size no longer fits all.

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Leading with Trust

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Leadership Development Carnival, sponsored by Weaving Influence and the Lead Change Group , is a monthly publication of thought leadership from some of the brightest minds in the field of leadership. Check out Top Gun Rules and follow Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership. Want a good training model? Team Building.

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