Lead Change Blog

JULY 9, 2019

Welcome to the July Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Ronni Hendel of Insight Out Leadership shared The Doing and Being of Difficult Conversations.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2021. Upstanding : How Company Character Catalyzes Loyalty, Agility, and Hypergrowth by Frank A. Now it’s time to focus on positive social interactions and relationships in the workplace. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles.

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Lead from Within

JULY 24, 2023

When you lead with a positive and proactive approach, you inspire your team to do the same, and this can create a strong, positive culture within your organization. By focusing on the strengths of your team members and finding ways to utilize them, you can create a more positive and productive work environment.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 1, 2017

Welcome to the May 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Anne Perschel of Germane Coaching and Consulting provided 8 Steps to Avoid Flipping Your Lid in Challenging Leadership Situations. Chris Edmonds of the Purposeful Culture Group contributed Culture Leadership Change: Drive Your Desired Culture.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Our responsibilities as a citizen, worker, leader, family member, and friend require us to choose ethics over loyalty. Yet, when we do, it can surprise people. Maybe that's because it is not the easiest path to take. Here's a story about a situation I faced very early in my career, when I was in my 20s.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The power of kindness is often underestimated in the realm of leadership. This in turn fosters a more positive and collaborative work environment, where employees feel comfortable speaking up and sharing ideas. This can lead to lower levels of stress and burnout, and ultimately a more positive and healthy work environment.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 24, 2016

The term “drive performance” is popular in a bottom-line, transactional world made up of managers and executives who lead through their positional authority. Yet over the years I have learned that leadership culture has changed. Navy’s traditional leader-follower approach and pushing for leadership at every level.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The following are examples of when their leadership skills are needed the most: Creating a Clear Purpose and Vision: A clear sense of purpose and vision is crucial for an organization. This also helps to foster loyalty and trust within the organization. Their role goes beyond just managing resources.

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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. It is crucial to have a good understanding of the organization’s culture, objectives, and obstacles to find executives who can lead efficiently and bring about positive change.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Understanding the Role of a Chief Commercial Officer In the complex world of corporate leadership, a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) holds a pivotal role. This position is often seen as the linchpin of a company’s commercial strategy, controlling marketing, sales, and customer service efforts to achieve optimal success.

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Lead from Within

JULY 26, 2023

From shaping the culture and vision of your organization, to motivating and inspiring your team, your leadership has the potential to make a big impact. Motivating and inspiring others: Your leadership can help your team members feel valued, motivated, and inspired to do their best work. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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HR Digest

JULY 26, 2023

In today’s competitive business world, it is essential for companies to create a positive work culture that reflects their mission, values, and beliefs. In this article, we will dive deep into the importance of positive workplace culture and how companies can create one. What is Positive Workplace Culture?

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Leaders are in a position to influence how we think about the relationship between empathy and industry. Benefits of Empathetic Leadership. When you start to explore the benefits of empathetic leadership on a deeper level, it becomes difficult to see empathy as anything other than essential for competent leadership.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 28, 2022

But there are some qualities they all share—qualities are essential to success in leadership. In my work coaching leaders around the world, these leadership qualities are the ones I emphasize as most important: Focused energy. To inspire confidence in your leadership, you first have to feel it yourself. Positivity.

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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. To conduct a successful executive search in the education industry, several strategies can be employed.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Character is essential to leadership because it is the foundation that builds trust with followers. A leader’s good character is what earns the respect and loyalty of those they lead. In today’s society, where individualism is highly valued, it’s important to remember the importance of character in leadership.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

L EADERSHIP is a broad term, and it applies to those who you might not have a positive perception of — including mobsters. We discovered through a rigorous analysis applying 70 years of Nobel-prize winning economics that Mobsters have leadership teams and structures that enable their success despite continuous efforts to disrupt them.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 1, 2017

With millions of millennials pegged as “job hoppers” who “leave before they even get productive,” older managers are increasingly unwilling to put in the effort to help develop and train their younger colleagues. Insist on and train great managers: Make sure your managers are actively involved in their team members’ development plans.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 11, 2018

For two years (2016 and 2017) Deloitte’s Global Human Capital trends survey has positioned organizational redesign as the number one concern for businesses. An effective team leader will understand this requirement for flexibility, evaluating their performance, examining not only their leadership style but the appropriateness of that style.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 22, 2023

Developing an effective employee engagement program is essential to foster a positive work environment and maximize employee satisfaction. In this article, we will explore strategies and best practices to develop such a program that can boost employee engagement and contribute to overall organizational success.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 15, 2019

Guest post from Royston Guest: Growing and developing is a two-way partnership between the individual and the business. If you are able to link your personal and professional growth to the organisation, you are more likely to stay and participate at a higher level through increased commitment and loyalty.

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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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Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

That’s where a leadership philosophy comes in. In this article, we’ll break down what a leadership philosophy is, why it’s important, the different types of leadership philosophies, and how to create your own – so you can lay the foundations and then hit the ground running. What Is a Leadership Philosophy?

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HR Digest

MAY 18, 2024

If there’s one thing we know about employee-centric investments, it’s that you can never go wrong with a good competency development plan. Empowering employees to develop and hone their skills is not just a nice-to-have, but a strategic imperative for organizations seeking to stay ahead of the curve. What is competency development?

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Mark Sanborn

JULY 23, 2023

Cultivating Self-Awareness: An Essential of Effective Leadership Introduction: As a leader, I firmly believe that self-awareness is the cornerstone of effective leadership. Additionally, roughly 50-70% of people have a significant blind spot which can negatively impact their relationships and leadership skills.”

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the sector evolves and expands, companies increasingly turn to executive search firms like N2Growth to help them identify and recruit top talent for critical leadership roles. However, finding individuals with the right combination of technical knowledge and leadership experience can be a daunting task.

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CO2

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In the dynamic realm of business leadership, the emphasis often falls on decision-making, strategy, and innovation. However, one essential skill frequently overlooked is leadership communications. Despite this, the foundation of impactful leadership lies in the ability to listen – not just hear.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2018

T HROUGH THE PAGES of Servant Leadership in Action , we get a clearer picture of what servant leadership is and isn’t. The leadership aspect of servant leadership is the responsibility of the traditional hierarchy. Leadership is the by-product and positional authority is, at best, an afterthought.”

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Lead from Within

MARCH 6, 2024

Here are six significant strategies to retain your best employees: Cultivate a Positive Culture: Creating a positive workplace culture is essential for retaining top talent. Encourage open communication, provide opportunities for skill development, and recognize their contributions. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2011

This is a guest post by best-selling author and speaker, Jon Gordon about the value of developing positive relationships with the people you lead. Develop a relationship with them – Author Andy Stanley once said, “Rules without relationship lead to rebellion.” It’s as easy as saying (or writing) “Thank you.”

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HR Digest

AUGUST 13, 2023

A positive work environment not only enhances employee well-being but also contributes to a positive workplace culture. Prioritize Employee Onboarding and Training A strong onboarding process sets the stage for a positive work environment from the moment employees join the organization.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 11, 2024

Effective leadership is essential for the success of any organization, and it’s a skill that anyone can develop. When you acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of your team members, you create a positive and motivated work environment. Lead by Example: Effective leadership begins with leading by example.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

In today’s post I’ll address the value of developing a command presence. Command presence while certainly having very tangible ties to leadership style or approach, is equally tied to how you are perceived by those around you. I have either been in leadership positions and/or advising leaders for as long as I can remember.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2019

This fall, I embarked on a worldwide quest to gain insights and perspectives on global leadership in the 21st century. To do this effectively, I sought to understand two things: Elucidate the emerging leadership traits and competencies that are most relevant today.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In an industry as complex and rapidly evolving as healthcare, having strong executive leadership is more important than ever. Healthcare executives must not only have a thorough understanding of the practice of medicine but also possess strong leadership abilities to guide their organizations effectively.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 15, 2014

I must confess I am not a great fan of the popular focus on long lists of leadership competencies and their use in everything from leadership training to executive recruiting. It’s more like a wish list or a Greek myth than a useful way to develop or find good leaders. Building Customer Loyalty. Developing Others.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

And what the best leaders have learned, is that leadership development brings value at every level. Here are some of the great things that leadership development can bring: The ability to weather change and challenges. Supporting the development of your current staff is much easier than replacing them.

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