In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Leadership. Crisis Management: The Ultimate Test of a Leader. by John • September 12, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Strategy • 4 Comments. Ever since the Tylenol tampering recall of 30 years ago, the performances of companies in crisis have come under public scrutiny. In the CEO Afterlife.

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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. This can include everything from automating financial reporting and invoicing to identifying and addressing bottlenecks in production processes.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 20, 2024

Collaborative leadership is emerging as the dominant approach in today’s dynamic and interconnected business landscape. This style of leadership emphasizes teamwork, shared decision-making, and collective problem-solving. Enhancing Employee Engagement: Collaborative leadership prioritizes employee engagement.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 2, 2023

Emotional intelligence, also known as EQ, is the ability to understand and manage emotions of self and others. It is an important trait for leaders, as it enables them to effectively interact with and manage others. As a result, this it can enable leaders to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 7, 2020

In times of crisis, when everyone is anxious and uncertain about the future, it’s understandably hard for people to stay on track. In those moments it’s especially important that leaders work to keep everyone focused and productive while coping with ambiguity and uncertainty. The Leadership Gap. The Deception Trap of Leadership.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Here are nine leadership challenges that most leaders will face and how to overcome them. Solution: To be a great leader, it’s important to develop a communication plan that outlines the channels, frequency and message for each group of stakeholders and make sure everyone is aligned. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

However, leadership is not always easy and leaders are often faced with difficult conversations they must have. Here are ten ways to have a difficult leadership conversation and succeed: Be strategic about time and place: As a leader, it’s important to be strategic about the timing and location of difficult conversations.

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Lead from Within

JULY 17, 2023

Effective leadership requires a combination of skills, knowledge, and qualities that help to inspire, motivate, and guide a others towards a shared goal. Here are the top ten leadership habits to avoid at all costs: Blaming people: One of the worst leadership habits is to constantly blame others for mistakes or failures.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 9, 2021

You may find it difficult to even think about intentionally sharing time with others, but it’s an important element of leadership. The best leaders are good at creating teachable moments and opportunities for development and coaching. The more you listen, the more you know, and the more you know the stronger your leadership will be.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 5, 2021

Successful leaders know that giving people more ownership over their day-to-day schedule, tasks and professional development is essential to building a workforce that’s happier, more engaged and more productive. The Leadership Gap. Additional Reading you might enjoy: H ow Great Leadership is Generated in Significant Crisis.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Not only does this mean being efficient and productive, it also means taking the time to ensure that you are setting yourself up for success and taking advantage of every opportunity. Lead From Within: Time is a precious resource, and if we know how to manage it wisely, you will be more productive and successful. #1

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Great teams work together cooperatively, not competitively, in ways that promote effective working relationships—which, in turn, leads to better team performance and overall productivity. Collaboration is encouraged across departments, management levels, and functions on a regular basis. The Leadership Gap. Connect religiously.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 19, 2020

Times of crisis are the moments when leadership is most needed. Here are some of the thoughts I’ve been sharing with my clients: Maintain a leadership presence. Many leaders are fearful of overreacting, and some wishfully hope that a crisis will resolve itself. Stay positive and productive. The Leadership Gap.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 16, 2021

Leadership isn’t easy. In my work as a leadership coach, I see the way my clients are constantly bombarded with problems, issues, complications and crises. But leadership comes with its own set of rewards, as well—benefits that reflect both your own leadership values and the commitment and character of the people you’re leading.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

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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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 21, 2023

Management Transformed Managing in a Marathon Crisis Management Transformed: Managing in a Marathon Crisis is a CMI research project exploring the extraordinary challenges and new ways of working that emerged in 2020. In August 2020, CMI polled nearly 2,300 senior leaders, managers and employees.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 20, 2021

And every leadership role comes with its own set of specific challenges. In my work as a leadership coach I have been able to see a wide range of situations that are especially challenging to leaders. Whether you’re launching a new initiative, creating a new product or hiring new people for leadership, new beginnings are challenging.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

weeklyleader Wharton professor Mike Useem calls it the "Leadership Moment." " I believe that it's really one of the most significant keys to leadership. Take advantage of the moment to exercise leadership and you will rise above the rest. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 7, 2021

If you’re worried about an employee who’s experiencing decreased productivity or a marked change in personality, set up an informal meeting. The Leadership Gap. Additional Reading you might enjoy: H ow Great Leadership is Generated in Significant Crisis. The One Aspect Of Crisis Management That No One Talks About.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2020

When do you feel most inspired and productive? If you want to be successful and reach your leadership potential, embrace asking questions as a coach would. The Leadership Gap. Additional Reading you might enjoy: H ow Great Leadership is Generated in Significant Crisis. Do you have any concerns you want to address?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) opened-up voting for The Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 yesterday , and the N2growth blog was one of 11 blogs nominated for the award. I know all but one of the other nominees and would highly recommend any of them as a high quality source of leadership information.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

A lack of communication from leadership has the potential to harm teams, businesses, workplace dynamics, and the processes that keep everything moving. The resulting frustration leads to a decrease in morale and motivation, causing productivity to drop even further. The Leadership Gap. I stated all these points to my client.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Work to help them feel valued and secure and free of unnecessary stress, and they’ll become more engaged, more innovative and more productive. The Leadership Gap. Additional Reading you might enjoy: H ow Great Leadership is Generated in Significant Crisis. The One Aspect Of Crisis Management That No One Talks About.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

We all have times when we’re more focused and productive and times when our energy is lower and we’re more prone to distraction. An advantage of working from home is that it’s easier to balance your time, energy and productivity around your individual rhythm. The Leadership Gap. Work with your peak hours and low-energy moments.

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Lead from Within

MAY 24, 2022

In my work as an executive leadership coach, I emphasize four main areas in helping clients keep their best employees—and even recruit new ones: Show respect and trust. Develop a mentorship program. Create a training and development program. The Leadership Gap. A Leadership Manifesto: A Guide To Greatness.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Today’s guest post by Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) really resonates with me because it’s chalk full of leadership perspective. Kevin also hosts the Best of Leadership Blogs 2010 contest of which this blog is a nominee (if you haven’t voted yet, today is the last day for voting). Most would call it work.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Leadership is not just about having the necessary skills and abilities, but also about having the right attitude. The best leaders understand that having the right attitude is a crucial aspect of their leadership that shapes their impact on others. The best leaders have the power to see past problems and spot potential solutions.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. If you check your ego at the door and give a thoughtful, introspective evaluation of your ability, it is likely that you’ll learn something about your leadership abilities or lack thereof.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Leadership is a challenging and demanding role, and it is easy for leaders to get caught up in the everyday minutiae of management. However, it is essential for leaders to remember the basics of leadership and not drift away from them. It will let people know what is expected in the culture of the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. Clearly the difference possessed by all great leaders is that they refine, develop and build from their foundation – they don’t ignore it or take it for granted.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 4, 2020

It’s especially common in an extended crisis where people are not only stressed over work issues but also dealing with the effects on their personal and family life. Managing a burned-out team is challenging for even the most experienced leader. Meet people where they are and you can lead them effectively and productively.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# While l ove and leadership are certainly two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence, I can assure you that rarely does great leadership exist without love being present and practiced. I think it’s a great question.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I really appreciate Pete’s insights into the necessity of self-leadership and his honesty in admitting that this is his own area of struggle. His leadership is remarkable! And I agree 100% that leaders everywhere need to find ways to motivate people that go beyond money and benefits. Thanks so much for your comment Bridget.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work. Thanks in advance for sharing… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] It was C.S. link] Ovidiu What a GREAT article!

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

The most productive leaders I know have the ability to be extremely nice, very civil and always polite while maintaining the ability to be direct, focused, and candid. Context, fluidity, and other nuanced behaviors are positive traits to embrace so long as they don’t serve as an excuse for a lack of discipline.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As a leader of any corporation, it is crucial to be able to effectively manage and regulate the emotions of your employees, particularly in situations where negative emotions are prevalent. As an executive leadership coach, I often compare team dynamics to family dynamics – both can be complex and filled with dysfunction and drama.

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