N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Understanding the Role of Embracing AI in Future Leadership Strategies As the transition towards a digital economy accelerates, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as an influential element in shaping leadership strategies. Thus, the advent of AI tools induces a compelling transformation in leadership strategies.

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HR Digest

JUNE 30, 2023

As HR leaders, managing budgets and finding ways to cut costs without compromising employee satisfaction and productivity can be a daunting task. But how can you ensure that you are making the right cost-cutting decisions? So let’s dive in and discover the key principles of cost-cutting that every HR leader should know.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As a seasoned professional with a rich background in executive coaching and a personal passion for skiing and quality experiences, I’ve observed a concerning trend in the business world – a trend that threatens the very essence of brand integrity. The intention was to consolidate resources, presumably to manage costs better.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 30, 2023

However, I have found that some leaders may be too gritty, and it is costing them in their leadership success. As a leadership executive coach, I have seen too much grit causing derailment in leadership in the following ways: Burnout: When leaders are too gritty, they may be at risk of burning out.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Your leadership style is based upon myriad factors, but when distilled into a few essential elements, you’ll find three spheres: Presence, Interaction, and Contribution. Whatever you wear or do to your appearance, focus on quality and cost - don’t be thrifty. Listening - too many blowhard managers talk too much and never listen.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 20, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I have firsthand seen the price that companies pay when their leaders become overwhelmed in the details or preoccupied with the specifics that they fail to see the bigger picture. This stagnation not only affects the leader’s own leadership, but also the teams they lead and the entire organization.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 27, 2015

I want you and the other managers in your organization to have access to high-quality leadership development that’s INTEGRATED with your day jobs. While you’re there you can sign up for a FREE 5 day leadership challenge and download my new e-book Mentoring in the Age of the Millennial.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Leadership is about hope. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. Whether they are on center stage or behind the scenes, managers know who these top players are, understand their worth, and want more of them on their team.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 23, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I have long recognized the importance of understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we lead and manage organizations. By automating repetitive tasks, optimizing processes and identifying inefficiencies, AI can help leaders to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Guest post from Larry Sternberg and Kim Turnage: What would your organization be like if every employee had a great manager? What would happen to productivity, quality, morale and customer satisfaction? In every organization, managers are a key leverage point to drive higher performance and better business results.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

They are no longer responsible for managing risk but also for driving innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and achieving sustainable growth. Insurance executives must possess diverse skills and qualities to excel in this dynamic environment. Alongside these qualities, a proven track record of leadership is crucial.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Importance of Effective Leadership in Educational Institutions In the constantly evolving landscape of education, effective leadership plays a pivotal role in the success and growth of educational institutions. However, identifying and recruiting individuals who possess these qualities can be a challenge.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As a leader, manager, and team member, you stand at a crossroads every time this question arises. It’s not a choice you can make too often before people burn out, leave, or quality suffers. Own Your Leadership Leadership isn’t about quiet compliance; it’s about courageous conversations. the answer is “no.”

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The Practical Leader

MAY 1, 2024

“The 85/15 Rule” emerged from decades of root cause analysis of service/quality breakdowns. But the failure points often lie in the gray zones between departments: Going Sideways: Processes Need to be Managed Horizontally Most organizations are structured vertically, but customers experience them horizontally.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 28, 2024

The costs associated with recruitment and training can strain your company’s budget. Lower Work Quality: The absence of appreciation can manifest in the quality of work. High Turnover: Unappreciated employees often seek new opportunities, leading to high turnover rates. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 3, 2022

They offered consistent, superior-quality burgers and virtually invented the drive-thru. Southwest is the only large, low-cost airline that hires friendly and approachable employees who have a passion for helping customers. In addition to their pricing, cancellation, and service structure, no other airline comes close.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2014

At its root, leadership is a collection of competencies. Whatever the task at hand, they define leadership with their example of attention to detail and personal accountability for outcomes. They live by the qualities that are at the heart of leadership—honesty, integrity, fairness, consistency—and set the standard for their team.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 15, 2023

As more women enter the workforce and take on leadership roles, the issue of balancing work and family has become more pressing. Working moms often juggle multiple responsibilities, from managing teams and projects to caring for their families. With all this technology, you can achieve more in less time.

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Lead from Within

JULY 4, 2023

Poor listening skills are one of the main causes of poor communication in leadership, and it can have negative impacts on teamwork, idea generation and trust. Here are 8 tips to improve your leadership listening: Stop the internal chatter. Your internal monologue can be a distraction when trying to listen to others.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A good manager is a great asset to both an organization and its employees. Not only are they able to manage their team well, but they also possess some strong leadership skills that can have a positive effect on those around them. How to Know If Your Manager is Good. Good managers are important to every organization.

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CO2

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Executive coaching has become a pivotal strategy for businesses aiming to navigate the complexities of modern leadership. This concept evaluates the benefits and outcomes derived from investing in executive coaching, compared to the cost of the service. Deepening Self-Awareness: Understanding oneself is key to effective leadership.

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Chart Your Course

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Moreover, the 2012 Accenture Global Consumer Pulse Research Study found that 63 percent of consumers said the quality of customer service received is the most important factor when choosing a brand. Speed Versus Quality. Retention Is Key. Customers always have and will be the most valuable asset of every successful business.

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Lead from Within

MAY 28, 2020

A global crisis of the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic brings wide-ranging changes—changes that not only affect a single organization or industry or nation but that cause us to rebuild the way we think about leadership. Gone are the days of top-heavy organizations where senior leadership makes all the decisions. The Leadership Gap.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 25, 2022

And these shifts will help you bring your best qualities to every team and conversation. 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.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 17, 2019

O NE OF THE MOST significant ways a leader can impact their business is through the quality of their hiring, yet this is rarely listed as a critical leadership competency and often overlooked. Invest in training for all hiring managers. This will help set a clear business case for investing in improving your hiring hit rate.

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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. Consider arranging workshops or seminars for top leadership to gain foundational knowledge. Supply chain management? Is it customer service?

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Chart Your Course

MARCH 4, 2013

In uncertain economic times, it’s common for businesses to focus their time and energies on ways to cut costs. When a business shortchanges their labor or quality – its products, services, or level of customer service can suffer. Managers need leadership training that equips them to succeed. Quality first.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The key is deploying the right strategy to capitalize on or counter executive turnover while making the best of the incredible sea of quality talent available in the marketplace. Rising Cost of Talent: The surge of opportunities available to candidates today has driven up the cost of recruitment at all levels. It’s a win-win.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 9, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I will share with you the vital steps every leader needs to ensure that their hires are the best-fit candidates who will ultimately contribute to the team’s growth. Recognize the Cost of Poor Hiring: Forbes reports that a staggering 80% of employee turnover results from poor hiring decisions.

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Great Results Team Building

JANUARY 25, 2022

Learning and applying these lessons can provide management insight and superior leadership qualities. Here are some excellent leadership lessons that we can learn from musicians. Sustaining a leadership role requires support; it is as simple as that. Leadership requires a person to have a clear end goal.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

In today’s leadership and strategy methodologies, leaders and organizations need to have five strategic rules of leadership clarity present in order to achieve greater outcomes of effort within their organizational designs. Increase the quality of empowerment; mobilize to maximize effort – ideate.

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QAspire

AUGUST 10, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer In Pursuit Of “Customer Delight”: Getting The Basics Right A lot of companies have the phrase “delighting our customers” in their well-crafted mission statements and quality policies. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL Don’t Kill It!

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QAspire

JULY 22, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Hidden Costs 25 As a business leader, if you think “costs” are only the ones where you spend real money, think again. Have you ever realized the costs of: having an inefficient leadership team? not aligning middle managers with vision at the top? These are costs too!

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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. Two the initial cost is lower. I’ll keep looking.

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Rapid BI

MARCH 23, 2017

The project management triangle as it is sometimes known is a valuable tool for prioritizing and decision making. The post Time, Quality, Cost – you can have any two appeared first on RapidBI. It is often used as a throw away tool on training courses. You can pick any two, but you can’t have all […].

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 23, 2020

Imagine: a leader who knows how to gain efficiencies, decrease costs, increase employee retention, and inspire customer loyalty based on taking another’s point of view? Now, the types of leadership qualities that show up on list after list are there for good reason. But what about compassion, kindness, and empathy?

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QAspire

AUGUST 1, 2010

I visited an interactive session with one of the greatest Indian actors Anupam Kher at Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) as a part of “Face to Face with Achievers of Excellence” program. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL I write this because over the weekend, I experienced some of these. Don’t Kill It!

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