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Looking For Leadership

N2Growth Blog

News Flash – If you have to look for leadership it doesn’t exist…Today’s post is not going to sit well with many in the leadership profession, but then many of my posts seem to have that effect. In my opinion the practice of leadership identification is simply based upon flawed business logic, and it is make-work in the purest form.

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The New World Of Enterprise Sales

Strategy Driven

Suppliers were not allowed to visit the company. Companies, both sellers and buyers, have adapted to the new paradigm of limited access and less visits, and fewer visits to meet in person. Companies need to make drastic changes to their websites and marketing collateral to recognize the change in the digital marketplace.

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When the Leader Needs Help

Great Leadership By Dan

S tay in some sort of leadership role, but bring in an experienced CEO from outside. Actually, even if this is your choice you still need to pick from #1 or #2 until the company is in good shape for sale or IPO. Layer in leadership as it makes sense for your processes, systems and size of organization. Look for a buyer.

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10 Common Thinking Errors Leaders Make

Mark Sanborn

Leadership is not an easy task, and even the best leaders are susceptible to errors in thinking that can hinder decision-making and, ultimately, organizational success. Recognizing and avoiding these pitfalls can significantly enhance leadership effectiveness. His teaches leaders and teams how to be extraordinary.

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“Leadership Qualities” vs. Competence: Which Matters More?

Harvard Business Review

There’s sometimes a disconnect between how we talk about leadership qualities (we tend to use words like authority , power , and emotional intelligence ) and what we actually require from the people leading teams and other working groups (arguably, competence and a deep knowledge of the specific work that needs to get done).

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10 Common Thinking Errors Leaders Make

Mark Sanborn

Leadership is not an easy task, and even the best leaders are susceptible to errors in thinking that can hinder decision-making and, ultimately, organizational success. Recognizing and avoiding these pitfalls can significantly enhance leadership effectiveness. He teaches leaders and teams how to be extraordinary.

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The Best Leaders Allow Themselves to Be Persuaded

Harvard Business Review

Alan Mulally, the vaunted CEO who saved Ford Motor Company, is, for example, exceptionally skeptical of his own opinions. As Cornell psychologist David Dunning says, “The road to self-insight runs through other people.” ” Of course, leaders shouldn’t be persuadable on every issue.