N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Board of directors coaching provides a tailored and results-oriented approach to supporting directors in their leadership roles. As a consulting professional specializing in leadership advisory and executive coaching solutions, I have worked closely with top executives in some of the world’s largest companies.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 25, 2022

But the reality, as Marshall Goldsmith says , is that “In leadership, it doesn’t matter what we said. See if this sounds familiar: During a leadership meeting, your boss proposes an idea that has a shiny, attractive quality. For example, you might say, “That’s a creative way of looking at this.”. “A How do you feel?

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CO2

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The Long-Term Vision of Leadership – Architect Gianni When Gianni began the cathedral in 1882, he envisioned a project that would extend well beyond his lifetime. Gianni’s ability to plan beyond his era’s technology is a powerful reminder of the importance of forward-thinking and innovation in leadership.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 29, 2019

In your one-on-one meetings, leave technology and distractions behind. Give your team members dedicated focus, ask if they have questions, and give them positive and constructive feedback. Non-stealing in leadership involves not stealing (but instead giving) opportunities, knowledge, and acknowledgment to team members.

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Leading Blog

MAY 12, 2021

Forecasts , on the other hand, are constructed on the assumption that the world in the future looks much like it does today. As Paul Saffo, a technology forecaster based in Silicon Valley, said, “ the goal of forecasting is not to predict the future, but to tell you what you need to know to take meaningful action in the present.”

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 23, 2020

And perhaps most importantly, they need good examples of leaders with a strong personal sense of purpose to follow. One study by Cigna even went so far as to call loneliness an epidemic—despite young professionals being the most technologically connected generation in history. and Ignite Your Leadership Expertise. Why not you?

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Experience to Lead

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re employed in a technology-first corporation, oversee operations in a retail chain or run a healthcare organization, every sector demands effective leadership. Even in situations where a person has been in leadership roles for years, the need to constantly be learning and upskilling never disappears.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 13, 2023

Hey, it’s David and you’re listening to leadership without losing your soul. Your source for practical leadership, inspiration, tools, and strategies you can use to achieve transformational results without sacrificing your humanity or your mind in the process. How to be a less negative leader. See if this sounds familiar.

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HR Digest

MAY 8, 2023

To make the most of performance appraisals, it’s important to use performance appraisal examples that reflect your organization’s culture and values. Providing effective performance feedback examples and performance appraisal comments can help managers provide constructive feedback that empowers employees to achieve their goals.

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Experience to Lead

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The rapid pace of change, technological disruptions, global competition, and shifting consumer expectations have created a dynamic and often unpredictable business landscape. High-performance leadership isn’t just a goal; it’s the engine that propels us forward. What is High-Performance Leadership?

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2018

In the spirit of helping you think about your leadership goals for all of 2019, not just the year’s first day, I created three dates from a random number generator. These are the leadership-related thoughts each date sparked for me and how they can help teams continuously improve. March 9, 2019, will be a Saturday.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

For example, instead of saying, “That meeting went way too long,” you can say “The meeting ended 20 minutes past schedule. An engineer by training, he began his career as a Navy officer and member of the US Naval Construction Battalion (Sea-bees) and the Navy Dive Community. From that I interpreted [blank]. Is that accurate?”

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 23, 2014

Ed Catmull, President of Pixar Animation and Walt Disney Animation Studios, describes what he’s learned about leadership and corporate culture in his excellent new book, Creativity, Inc.: With the leadership change, Disney began to produce hits such as Tangled and Wreck-It Ralph. Care about people first.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

If you don’t solve the skills riddle with agility, curiosity, and smart technology capabilities, your organization could fade from existence.” When I was a technology marketing exec in 2009, I heard the words nurture marketing. Behaviors like emotional intelligence, communication, and adaptability are examples.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 7, 2014

I’m afraid I’ve come to recognize a serious leadership deficit today in America. The great tragedy is that the opportunity for true leadership, the kind that welcomes responsibility and takes courageous and necessary risks in spite of the unknown – that kind of leadership, has never been in higher demand.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 24, 2016

Vaneet Nayar, CEO of HCL Technologies (HCLT), jettisoned the “customer first” mindset and replaced it with “employees first, customers second.” He cites Whole Foods as an example. Closing Your Company’s “Leadership Gap”. Under New Management is well worth reading. Below, I zero in on three practices Burkus addresses.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 13, 2019

We can master highly sophisticated technical and technological challenges because we’re quite skilled at making linear connections from one technical feat to the next. Construct A Really, Really Good Question. If you want to crack a complex problem, you need the code. Frame the issue with a good question.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2018

Over the next 90 days, you can build not only your business but also your personal leadership beyond what you may have thought possible. Find out what your personal leadership strengths are so you can make the most of them. Get past defensiveness and always look for something useful and constructive in any criticism you receive.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 13, 2023

Establishing guidelines for respectful and constructive communication to ensure that discussions remain productive and inclusive. Providing tools and technologies that facilitate seamless communication and real-time collaboration, such as project management software or team messaging platforms.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 29, 2021

There are numerous ways that technology has adeptly adapted to this, with apps and services across multiple platforms able to aid in employee communications no matter their location. Project management is an essential part of any brand, for example, but proper communication with employees is necessary to steady productivity.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 9, 2015

Teams have also played a central role in my life by ensuring that I received the support needed to achieve two cherished goals: leading sales organizations at several of the nation’s largest technology firms and climbing the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

He simplified the design and construction of the automobile, narrowed the choices available (“any color you want, so long as it’s black”) and marketed it toward what we would today call the “down market.” And as assembly-line technology improved, so too did its speed, which soon became a source of great stress.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 19, 2018

Take Dell Technologies, as a great example of a company that hit pause and found its purpose. If your company is engaged in construction, your worker’s real purpose is creating a safe home for people to live in, not fastening pieces of wood together. Because you won’t know when you’ve arrived if you don’t know your destination.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 14, 2021

So, we draw on very diverse examples of innovation – from science through to sports and from architecture through to social innovation – and the framework is really meant to help anybody who is facing challenges and looking to come up with original solutions. Distinguish some of the characteristics of unconventional thinkers.

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leaderCommunicator

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Bold leadership or bad decision? In reading the poorly constructed memo to employees, I can understand why many are upset. I’m all for bringing back face-to-face communication in today’s era of technology and overloaded email boxes, and applaud the desire and need for people to collaborate and communicate better. David Grossman.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 27, 2018

As technology advances, social media is becoming increasingly critical to careers across all industries. Since many shy away from providing constructive criticism, proactively seek it out and be specific as to how others can assist you. Ask for feedback. Plain and simple, feedback is a gift. Welcome it with open arms. Pay attention.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Understanding how technology affects employment trends. For example, does “sexual connotations” include non-consensual touching and kissing? If you want to build strong teams, encourage good leadership qualities and boost productivity, HR pros must recognize the traits and skills each member brings to the table.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 20, 2015

Living those values and setting the right example (being authentic and integral). Truly connecting with others (technology is just a medium). Always being constructive in thinking and ways of working. Making a meaningful contribution to community (yes, business IS a community). Being intentional about being generous.

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Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 19, 2012

For example, the CEO may have very different priorities than the VP of Human Resources. For example, Accounting, Finance and Information Technology teams. By taking the time to map out these priorities you create a constructive perspective of the realities in your operating relationship.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 16, 2022

Understanding how technology affects employment trends. For example, does “sexual connotations” include non-consensual touching and kissing? This means you’ll be more open to hearing constructive criticism and other important information from others.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

For funding in education, healthcare, construction, urban development, criminal justice, and the arts, look inside the beltway. Take advantage of the military spending with a civil construction company. Equipment leasing can help you gear up for construction projects on Anchorage’s two active military bases.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 20, 2015

Construct bicycle generators to power laptop computers. They will develop engineering and math skills while learning a simple, clean energy technology to generate electricity. Destiny, Annabelle, and their mom, Maria are examples of this transition. Leadership Coaching Bicycle Generators Cambodia Children of Inmates Inc.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

While most C-level execs have a general idea of what I’m referring to, it is also quite clear that most can’t even begin to define it, much less articulate the specific constructs of a sound business model. Furthermore, a business plan, strategic plan, marketing plan, capital formation plan, exit plan, etc.,

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Instead, you book time on calendars to remind and enable people to construct and send the message. For example, the meeting invite could capture highlights of the person’s contributions. Use technology and planning to ensure you and the team provide the sincere, heartfelt gratitude departing team members deserve.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 4, 2021

Today, the following expert business and leadership book authors shared their advice for how to effectively lead during 2021. Mangers, leaders, and CEOs are grappling with the same—noisy toddlers, spouses who are also navigating unprecedented schedules, faulty technology, etc. The converse is also true.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

In today’s post I’ll clearly explain the difference between vision and mission … As as a backdrop to answering today’s question, I want to share a simple organizational framework I developed several years ago to help executives gain a better understanding of leadership structure.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand. Leadership is a full-contact sport, and if you cannot address conflict in a healthy, productive fashion then you should not be in a leadership role. If so, you likely have issues with conflict.

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