N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

This White Paper is excerpted and adapted from Ultra Leadership: Go Beyond Usual and Ordinary to Engage Others and Lead Real Change (Giuliano, Lioncrest, 2016). The problem is leadership on autopilot. In such an underperforming state, without leadership that can drive real change, organizations are trapped in a vicious cycle.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In her book “ Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands” , Nancy Ortberg talks about the need to differentiate between “ a tension to be managed and a problem to be solved “ One example for me is the constant tension between the administration/money side of ministry and the discipleship/hands on side of ministry.

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Mike Cardus

AUGUST 9, 2013

We met again shared their ideas and created changes to how the work gets done, plus the performance appraisal and reinforcement system , numbers went up in two weeks. The district managers operated under a control and command system and asking them to switch to coaching & feedback was met with great resistance. What do you think?

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The finance person’s priority is budgets and profit/loss statements. But a leadership team’s members need to own responsibility for the whole business, not just their individual pieces of it. A good friend of mine, , Scott Ault, who is the EVP of Workplace Solutions at Mutual of Omaha, understands the power of priority.

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Experience to Lead

APRIL 24, 2023

Women’s leadership programs have been a crucial topic in recent years, with much discourse over their effectiveness in the workplace. On one hand, women-focused programs provide the skills, community support and resources women need to succeed in leadership roles.

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RapidStart Leadership

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As a friend of mine in the finance industry pointed out, successful teamwork under these conditions is all about finding creative ways to shrink the distance between you and the team. Raise your leadership game. The post Leading Virtual Teams: 12 Powerful Ways to Lead a Team You Can’t See appeared first on.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2016

O NCE AGAIN we see that despite our rhetoric, what we are is reflected in our leaders and leadership. Superbosses : How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent by Sydney Finkelstein Although Superbosses may differ in leadership styles, they share a playbook that leads to extraordinary success founded on making other people successful.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MAY 20, 2013

What is the role of leadership in creating a culture of stewardship? Most leadership models are based on the idea of being “good parents” – helping subordinates grow, develop and accomplish their goals, rewarding their efforts and successes. Stewardship is a worthy alternative to leadership. Eliminate the privilege system.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The environment is growing more complex all of the time, providers are dealing with a variety of conflicting priorities – resulting in lack of access and systems that reward short visits, but may only pay providers for good outcomes. Employees will be engaged and productive if they feel the company and their leadership care about them.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Discipline requires a systemic approach. To make good decisions, we need to understand how the system works. 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. It takes some work, but don't settle for anything less.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 4, 2015

I came into ministry after a long business career, so I’m sometimes considered unique in my involvement or interest in our church finances. I work closely with our Business Administrator and finance committee on the budget and administration of our church finances. Second, the pastor becomes too powerful. Money is power.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 10, 2019

These leadership characteristics can be further enhanced by humor. There’s an entire branch of social science that studies the psychological and physiological effects of humor and laughter on the brain and the immune system— it’s called gelotology. They are open to diverse perspectives, and willing to take risks.

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HR Digest

JUNE 24, 2022

The annual faculty salary data also points to the fact that those who did not receive a raise and for those whose salaries stagnated, inflation reduced their spending power considerably. He also admitted that this year his office received an unusually large number of requests on institutional salary data and finances.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

A CEO’s ability to perform effectively is so closely tied to their ability to form a clearly articulated vision, evangelize the vision and then to execute on their vision, that no real discussion on executive leadership should take place without an emphasis on vision. Vision is often misunderstood.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 1, 2016

This month we are featuring Instigator Susan Mazza , CEO of Clarus-WORKS , Founder/Author of Random Acts of Leadership ™, and Co-Author of The Character-Based Leader. Susan graduated from Penn State with a BS in Finance and International Business. She discovered that implementing systems well requires that you facilitate change well.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2022

In her book “ Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands” , Nancy Ortberg talks about the need to differentiate between “ a tension to be managed and a problem to be solved “ One example for me is the constant tension between the administration/money side of ministry and the discipleship/hands on side of ministry.

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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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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

To be recognized on the 2020 Top CHRO List, the words leadership, team, succession, purpose, culture, governance, and diversity are not just buzzwords – they represent who a CHRO is, what they believe, and where they work every day. LFG has established itself as a powerful employer brand, and a company with a strong and stable culture.

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AUGUST 15, 2017

Sure, larger, more complex organizations may have larger, more complex financial management systems and processes in place, but we all accept that financial management is a requirement for successful organizations of all shapes and sizes. Let’s be as disciplined and focused with culture as we have been with finance.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

In an exclusive interview with HR Digest, Trent Henry, EY’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), shares key strategies driving EY’s commitment to diversity, innovation, employee well-being, and leadership development. Through Henry’s insights, HR professionals gain valuable perspectives on navigating HR leadership in a dynamic environment.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 3, 2012

This post was first published in SmartBlog on Leadership on 11/29/2012: Have you ever noticed that committees or management teams tend to spend way too much time in meetings endlessly debating the most unimportant or mundane topics, while at the same time, not enough time on the most important or strategic issues?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs? You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs?&# I know, I know - another list? Great question.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

In the end, leadership that adopts politically correct behavior and thinking places themselves and their organizations at great peril. Leadership is about telling the truth with courage, candor, honesty… and empathy. Milquetoast leadership is inoculable. Great post Mike!

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Right now I am researching the first section of my new book “Dipping in the WELL: Women Executive Leadership Learning”. While our power base is growing it is vital to have our wisdom keep up with our positions of authority. Related posts: Leadership and a Cup of Tea The next six weeks of winter are the challenging ones.

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The Practical Leader

JUNE 1, 2022

As so often happens when you’re newly attuned to an issue, not long after that meeting, I came across a highly relevant remark from Warren Bennis, when he was Distinguished Professor of Business Administration and Founding Chairman of The Leadership Institute at the University of Southern California. ” Do things ever settle down?

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Mike Cardus

APRIL 14, 2011

These misconceptions have arisen from the observation of how people behave, understandably, within badly flawed managerial leadership systems.”. Elliot Jaques “ Social Power and the CEO ”. The notion that some types of roles (sales, research, finance, etc.) List is from Elliot Jaques “Social Power & the CEO” 2002.

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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.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

With increasingly vast bodies of knowledge about experiences, one can see how business Intelligence, with enough computing power, became Artificial Intelligence. He thought in broad terms about what human beings might do with powerful new tools, and went about creating them. No driver necessary. CEO’s Role- Wisdom and Innovation.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

A Roadmap For Recovery Stimulus dollars are headed toward businesses that support these Recovery Act goals: Healthcare : Modernize the healthcare system with electronic medical records systems. If your small business plan can move the nation forward, you’re a step closer to winning Uncle Sam’s financing and support.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 7, 2022

On the day Hugo and Otilia took their walk, I was facilitating a leadership workshop on how to implement the peace accords, and I’d invited the participants to choose a partner who was most different from them and go for a 45-minute stroll outside the hotel. A simple yet powerful exercise. About the Author.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

Put rather simplistically, a business model is the system that defines what creates value, generates growth, and increases revenue and profit within your organization. The primary advantage that a business model has over any number of other strategic frameworks lies in the fluidity of its inherently dynamic nature. I Think Not.

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Mills Scofield

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Other factors, like meaningful work, a wide degree of autonomy, and strategic recognition (both internal and external) seem to be more powerful drivers. As Executive Director, he is responsible for crafting Mali Health’s strategic vision, communications, programs, financing, and fundraising.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 16, 2013

You would think that an Ivy League institution like Cornell University would be a model of the best practices of leadership throughout its organization since Cornell and most universities believe they are growing the next generation of leaders for our country and our world. not necessarily and not always. That got everyone’s attention!

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

This is more than a semantical issue – it’s become a systemic problem with many individuals and organizations. Lastly, I’ll leave you with this reminder – leadership is not about how many emails, memos and transmittals are sent under your signature – it’s about relationships, service, and engagement. Thanks for sharing Tom.

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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.) Reserved your spot? You can learn more in FE News.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

You cannot separate leadership from decisioning, for like it or not, they are inexorably linked. My wife has always told me that “you can’t go wrong by going right,” and as usual I find her advice to be spot on…Never compromise you value system, your character, or your integrity. They make bad decisions.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Being in touch with those whom you work with and/or lead is a powerful asset to those who use it. moravecglobal Here's another example of disconnected leadership and the consequences for, in this case, students, faculty and taxpayers. " Great article. Thanks for stopping by and job well done Gordon.

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