N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

True self-confidence is reflected in a person’s deeds and actions, and not in their ability to boast. One of the worst things a leader can do is to let their ego write checks their talent can’t cash… Humility is actually the trait that magnifies all other positive attributes. It was C.S.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. And, emotional intelligence has been linked to successful leadership (just did a paper on this for a university class).

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Leading Blog

JULY 17, 2019

And yet, what is crystal clear to me after 20 years in leadership roles is that those ingredients, while important to success, aren't enough if you've forgotten the fundamentals of being positive, learning from others, being honest and the kind of person people want to work with. Take care of your health and finances on a daily basis.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine the value of loyalty as it relates to leadership. If relationships are the currency of leadership, it is important for leaders to note that loyalty serves as the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. Leadership and loyalty go hand-in-hand.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 2, 2016

Our assumptions can derail dreams, stop progress in its tracks, self-impose limits, create self-fulfilling prophecies, distort motives and harm relationships, kill creativity, and lead us down unwanted paths. Now I’m not talking about the power of positive thinking – assume you’ll succeed and you will kind of stuff.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. This blog was recently nominated for Kevin Eikenberry’s Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 , and I noticed recently that Kevin was taking heat from the gender police for having only one woman on the list of nominees. 60% of graduates are female.

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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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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

No pain, no gain, they say, and there is no difference when it comes to leadership. Procrastination will have to be in the past , along with self-indulgence and lack of discipline. Remember to check your ego every time that you need to use your leadership skills. Manage Your Finances. It is a matter of sacrifice.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Talking to anyone else wouldn’t resolve the issue, it would merely be self serving indulgence at someone else’s expense. They would take the position that gossip is just part of human nature, and that gossip will always exist in any type of environment where social dynamics are present.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 30, 2018

These include: that leaders are the keepers of information, knowledge is power, that when it comes to getting ahead in the workplace, you should only share whatever knowledge is relevant to advancing your own position within the ranks. I now know that is a bunch of poppycock. A Lesson in Employee Engagement… From A Vending Machine.

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 11, 2013

In " WHEN DOING IT ALL WON''T DO: A self-coaching guide for career women," we state that too often, our collaborative nature, distaste of conflict, and/or longing to be popular and well-liked will sabotage us as we avoid asking for what we need or want. . Approaching negotiations with a positive attitude is crucial for a positive outcome.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The HR Digest: What are some short- and long-term goals for your position with Bevel? I am focused on employee engagement and retention in order to build a positive employer brand and foster a workplace culture of belonging. Vincent Chee: We aim to focus on internal education and awareness.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Trust me when I tell you that being out of touch is never a good position to find yourself in as the CEO. I have consistently espoused the value of walking the floor, dropping in for meetings on an impromptu basis, proactively engaging key stakeholders, and any number of other items that focus on raising your awareness.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 10, 2018

It is no wonder we came to fear our gender would keep us from achieving the same level of success as our male peers in finance. We turned to those most able to effect change in finance: the professionals actively working in the field. Family-friendly policies alone may not be enough to drive change in gender equality in finance.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

3 May Dear all, On a recent episode of the FT ’s Working It podcast, Ann Francke discussed how to turn around a toxic workplace culture and the importance of holding senior leadership to account. Here are CMI's highlights from 2022 and 2021. You can listen back here.) You can learn more in FE News. Enjoy the rest of your week.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

I want to be clear that I’m not advocating for form over substance, extreme self-indulgence, narcissism, or masking insecurity by the trappings you surround yourself with. link] theesuite Be comfortable in your own skin and aware of your surroundings – I'm on board with that. Well done, Mike. Keep them coming.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

So, in today’s post I’ll share two a few tips on deciding which tasks, and to whom, the art of delegation should apply… As a CEO it is critical to develop a keen understanding of your value to the enterprise, and to further develop an awareness of activities that are dilutive to said value.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

If you choose voyeurism over real relationships you have precariously positioned yourself on a very slippery slope. There is much to ponder in the realms of privacy, intimacy, responsibility, and community and the affect of Social Media on all of them like so many "things" can be either positive or negative.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

Best, Leadership Freak, Dan Rockell pastortom2022 Hello Mike, another great post and this one, like others you write, makes us think. Dan [link] Liz Strauss Mike, You're always pointing to game changing ideas and true insights into how leadership can affect growth. It only makes your current game better.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Medicine involves leadership. Nearly all physicians take on significant leadership responsibilities over the course of their career, but unlike any other occupation where management skills are important, physicians are neither taught how to lead nor are they typically rewarded for good leadership. STOCK4B-RF/Getty Images.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

who serve as inspiration to us all by the daily difference their leadership makes in our lives. You can nominate your unsung hero by leaving a comment explaning how their example of leadership touches the lives of others. He is also founder of Orphan Epidemic, a nonprofit created to bring awareness to orphans all over the world.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

MAY 25, 2009

It could be argued that given this, there is a definite leadership component to the practice of office politics and as such, it’s really not something that can reasonably be ignored. Here goes: Bad Office politics = Self-promotion over the greater good Self promotion is not a bad thing. And that can’t be bad. What do you think?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 17, 2010

In further pondering this dichotomy an interesting thought came to mind – If I could genetically engineer the perfect leadership gene what qualities and characteristics would constitute the architecture of leadership DNA?

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 5, 2017

It’s likely that you’re much tougher on yourself — that you spring to self-criticism (“I’m such an idiot!”), To recover emotionally and get back on your feet, here’s an approach you can take: self-compassion. Awareness of what’s going on in the present moment. Self-kindness.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2010

As the year draws to a close, I'm reflecting on what I have learned about leadership from my clients. Over the last twelve months, I have seen the best and worst in leadership. One day, it will form the basis of a masters in finance, and you should all grasp this opportunity to learn with open hands."

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 11, 2012

In the spirit of reverse innovation, and reverse mentoring , I submit to you that the next trend to watch out for in leadership is, you guessed it — reverse leadership. You've likely seen reverse leadership in action. Reverse leadership doesn't replace regular leadership. Quite the contrary.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JUNE 8, 2009

While this practice may show some positive results in the short term, it is not easily sustainable. Even if we have never been placed in a formal leadership position, we influence those around us simply by being there. And, I can only imagine how exhausting it must be. At the time it was a shock.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

But commitment guides bravery more than an inherent belief in self-ability! Self-doubt only belongs in the evaluation phase and kept out of the implementation phase. you put yourself in the right position), you are ready. This is so self-defeating; it is like getting major surgery before getting a second opinion!

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Do you dig-in your heels and prepare to defend your position to the death, all the while not really caring about how many casualties are incurred in the process? Most importantly, do you genuinely engage in pursuit of the truth, or do you just wax eloquent in an attempt to justify your opinion or position?

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

I earned my MBA from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business in 2000, and since 2007 I’ve been an Instructor and an internal coach back at the GSB, helping hundreds of students develop their leadership and interpersonal skills. Practical leadership and management skills. Practical leadership and management skills.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

It is the ability to develop a keen external awareness that separates the truly great communicators from those who muddle through their interactions with others. It has been my experience that the number one thing that great communicators have in common is that they possess a heightened sense of situational and contextual awareness.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 24, 2017

Yes, it can be self-serving. For example, it may be the case that a manager needs to exert a large amount of pressure on a team to get something done by using the power of their position over others. Navigating these domains requires awareness of two important dimensions. However, the reality is that politics is normal.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 15, 2013

Our research, conducted in partnership with Harvard Business Review, The Economist, CEB (formerly the Corporate Executive Board), Intel, and TNS Global, finds that corporate leadership has lost confidence in the CIO as a strategic partner and views IT as a commodity rather than a difference-maker. Victorio M.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Intellectual elitists are by-in-large braggarts that acquire knowledge (or feign possession thereof) for public acclaim and their own self-promotion. If you acquire knowledge, yet choose not to use it for the benefit of others then you’re not a leader, you’re self indulgent. are all critical to your success.

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Coaching Tip

JULY 10, 2012

To progress, we need to pay attention to the worldwide grassroots leadership movements and locally grow skilled grassroots leaders who are ready, willing and able to help others make a difference in the lives of all Americans. . Agno: Can't Get Enough Leadership: Self Coaching Secrets. Boris Groysberg: Talk, Inc.:

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The difference between the two positions while subtle, are very meaningful and powerful. Otherwise you will likely miss substantial opportunities without even being aware of it. would strongly suggest reading two previous posts: “Shut-up and Listen&# and “Stop Selling and Add Value“ as support for these positions.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 6, 2007

Changing jobs is an often used and effective way to develop new leadership capabilities. Introduction Execution of Great Moves is one of the key strategies to support our Leadership Excellence Strategy. Many executives have said that this is where they learned some of their most valuable lessons of leadership. “I

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