N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Importance of Effective Leadership in Business Schools Effective leadership is as crucial in an academic environment as in any organization, playing a vital role in shaping the institution’s culture and direction. First and foremost, a successful business dean should demonstrate real leadership capabilities.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 10, 2022

Despite the stereotype that creativity is the preserve of the lone genius, it is increasingly a collaborative affair. Recent research from INSEAD explores how leaders can do a better job by challenging the notion that creativity is driven from below and instead arguing that the best results tend to be when the leader drives things.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Your Favorite Leadership Articles of the Year. Every year we take a really close look at our human-centered, practical leadership content that is resonating with you. These are your favorite leadership articles of 2021 based on views and shares. What leadership articles would you like us to write about more in the coming year?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the significance of gender diversity within corporate boards and leadership echelons has rightfully garnered widespread acclaim. Innovation and Creativity: A boardroom erupting with diverse voices is a hotbed for innovation.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2014

We recently published an Aha Amplifier social media enabled eBook called Bryan Kramer & Leadtail On The Influencers Behind The Brands We Love that we’re very excited about. Who and what influences them, and what can others learn from them? What type of influencer are you? How do they engage on social media as humans?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

So what is your role in influencing creativity and innovation in others? We know it isn’t enough to simply add creativity to a list of values your organization espouses or to bring in consultants who get staff keyed up about innovating. Paperwork, forms, and excessive structure can stifle creativity.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

T HE context of leadership has changed. Rose Patten puts it this way in Intentional Leadership : “The spotlight on leadership has moved to how people lead in challenging and changing circumstances. Good leadership happens when someone, by intention, has a positive impact—whether through empathy, inspiration, or wisdom.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Talent Trends: Emerging Leadership Skills for the Future The continual development of digital technology and automation in today’s corporate world demands a new paradigm in leadership. These traditional soft-skill qualities must now be enhanced with new hard skill sets to future-proof one’s leadership style.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

an executive hears a presentation and immediately responds with questions, concerns, critiques and challenges, without a pause to consider the depth and breadth of work entailed, the long hours, and the creative thinking. Genuine gratitude transforms your leadership. An Inexhaustible Source of Leadership Gratitude.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in March 2023 curated just for you. Mixed Signals : How Incentives Really Work by Uri Gneezy Incentives send powerful signals that aim to influence behavior. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. Almost everything we do involves words.

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CoachStation

MAY 13, 2020

Communication is key to effective leadership. Purpose influences action and improvement. As I have highlighted in previous blogs, the skills of asking the right question at the right time and effective listening are two of the most important leadership attributes to develop. In fact, it is integral in much of our lives.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

Humility helps us to learn and be creative. Building a golden bridge is where we get creative and turn an either-or dilemma in a both-and outcome. The third is the power to swarm , which brings the full influence and leverage of the community to bear.” It is a way to see , create , and act on new possibilities.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Biro, founder of TalentCulture , is a serial entrepreneur and globally recognized expert in talent acquisition, creative personal and corporate branding. Leadership Development engagement HR influence Leadership Marketing networking recruiting Social Media TalentCulture Webinar'

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Career Advancement

MARCH 20, 2017

“Leadership is intentional influence.” Client Brianna asks: People often talk about the importance of influencing internal and external stakeholders. What makes a successful influencer, in your eyes? Coach Joel answers: Successful influencers do these five things better than anyone else. Michael McKinney~.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

It ensures that companies are prepared for any unforeseen changes in leadership due to retirement, emergencies, or sudden departures. Emerging Technologies to Facilitate Leadership Planning As the digital revolution unfolds, it’s becoming clear that technology plays a substantial role in enhancing leadership planning.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2019

There’s increasing pressure on organizations to be more competitive, and leaders need to have the right skills to influence employees’ innovative behavior. G OOD LEADERSHIP is an important element in the success of any organization. In most cases, leaders have a profound influence on their employees. The answer is both.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Welcome to the September 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. They don’t believe in your leadership. Communication. Now, they question you.

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CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Modern Leadership Development In our rapidly transforming business environment, the caliber of leadership can be the defining factor in an organization’s success. This guide aims to be an invaluable resource for professionals striving for excellence in leadership and looking for skills enhancement.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

Welcome to the March 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. David Moser of Decisive Blog writes The Power of “And” in Leadership Communication.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 26, 2023

One of the big culprits that leads to a negative Eeyore leadership style, is HOW YOU RESPOND TO IDEAS. How you respond to ideas will influence how you’re perceived Imagine this. You’re in a leadership meeting, and your boss proposes an idea that sounds great IN THEORY. Roadblocks…crushed…harsh…disrespectful.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Leaders are individuals who hold a great deal of influence and their actions can have a significant impact on those around them. However, it is possible for even the most successful leaders to possess poor leadership qualities, which can ultimately hinder their ability to effectively guide and lead.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Welcome to the April 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. Communication. Find Dan on Twitter at @DanOestreich. Follow Ken on Twitter @RapidStartLdr.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Unleash your creativity: Have you ever been asked to “think outside the box”? If you are artistic and creative, that statement most likely gets you excited. This is the essence of creativity, although it goes well beyond problem-solving. To be a wildly successful visionary, you must not fear creativity.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

They explain the different forms of comedy, including improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy, and how each can be applied to leadership and business. 00:23 – Launching with Laughter: David welcomes guests to explore the integration of humor in leadership, marking a vibrant start to the season.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2024

His journey, influenced by his parents’ escape from Nazi Germany, taught him the value of respecting differences, laying the groundwork for his future contributions. Conflict as an Inevitable Aspect of Leadership (10:24) Kilmann’s perspective on conflict as an inevitable, natural process. Kilmann, Ph.D.,

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

The nonprofit sector has unique challenges and goals and requires leaders with exceptional managerial leadership skills and experience. Those who take up leadership roles in such organizations must be able to lead creatively and with an entrepreneurial mindset.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 5, 2021

Welcome to the January 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. Creativity/Inspiration. Communication. ” Follow Julie on Twitter at @julie_wg.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 2, 2024

Time does not merely pass; it propels us forward into a changing landscape of leadership and innovation. The Ticking Clock of Leadership The essence of time in leadership is more than a ticking clock—it’s the rhythm of progress, the heartbeat of change. Leadership is a journey, not a destination. Our lesson?

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 21, 2021

How conflict can be a creative force. During this interactive interview, learn: How to detect and decode drama in yourself and others. Three core competencies for compassionate accountability. The formula for compassionate conflict. Register for this free event here. The post What is drama costing your organization?

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 28, 2023

The first step is to begin a deeper leadership journey and address four core factors – Tactics, Influence, Mindset, and Environment (T.I.M.E.). 51:16 If we want people to think creatively, they have to have time to think creatively. 34:55 The worst thing we can do is try to work on the wrong area at the wrong time.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 20, 2023

W HEN WE THINK of success and influence, there’s more to it than just IQ and EQ. Your mindsets guide what you see as possible as desirable, which influences where and how you decide to apply your abilities.” Recognizing that you possess specific mindsets that influence your thinking and behavior is even more challenging.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

These are ingrained prejudices that we may not even be aware we harbor, yet they significantly influence our interactions, judgments, and decisions. This nurtures overall employee engagement and paves the way for innovation, creativity, and shared vision toward company goals.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 25, 2022

But unless Winnie the Pooh and Tigger are on your team, shifting that perception of negativity will help you have more influence and contribute your expertise. But the reality, as Marshall Goldsmith says , is that “In leadership, it doesn’t matter what we said. For example, you might say, “That’s a creative way of looking at this.”. “A

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2020

That requires better strategic thinking, creativity and innovation, and greater agility and responsiveness. I believe, as a consequence, that we need more significant and different investment in leadership development, especially where we need transformational change. If leadership begins with the individual, then let’s start there.

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Leading Blog

JULY 31, 2023

by @DebbieLaskeyMBA The Five W's of Leadership via @LeadershipMain You’re great at this job, let’s make you a manager! via @DeckerComm Start Your New Leadership Role with the End in Mind by @MichaelDWatkins Why Teaching and Learning Must Be Two-Way Leadership is learning at all levels, or it is not leading.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2022

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2022. Two world-renowned strategists detail the seven leadership imperatives for transforming companies in the new digital era. Smart Leadership : Four Simple Choices to Scale Your Impact by Mark Miller. Digital transformation is critical.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

It’s the critical foundation for creating an environment where your team members can flourish, be engaged, and exercise their creativity and innovation to achieve their goals and those of the organization. Sadly, the enemies of trustworthy leadership come from within; within each one of us. The Five Enemies of Trustworthy Leadership.

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