N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By investing in coaching your board chair, your organization can unlock the full potential of its leadership team, paving the way for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth. By investing in board chair coaching, organizations can reap several key benefits that positively impact their growth trajectory.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As an expert in leadership advisory and executive coaching solutions, I have seen first-hand the positive impact that team assessments can have on an organization. They have a deep understanding of best practices in leadership development and can guide executive teams in implementing strategies that will result in lasting positive change.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Resistance to Change: In a rapidly changing business environment, adaptability is paramount. If your organization exhibits resistance to change, clinging to outdated practices and processes, it’s a sign that your culture may need a reset. A revitalized culture embraces change as an opportunity for growth and innovation.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 3, 2024

Ignoring Innovation: CEOs who resist innovation and technological advancements can quickly fall behind their competitors. Embracing change and fostering a culture of innovation is crucial in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. CEOs who champion diversity create more innovative and successful companies.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 17, 2023

Resistance to change and innovation: Resistance to change and innovation can prevent leadership from achieving success. This can involve a fear of change, a reluctance to try new ideas and approaches, and a lack of creativity and innovation. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They understand the unique pressures and demands of leadership positions and can provide tailored guidance to help executives develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed. Through coaching, executives can refine their ability to analyze complex situations, anticipate future challenges, and craft innovative solutions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

17:48 There is the possibility of resistance from managers because some are under the impression they have to see workers. Even with expenses that the company incurred to set people up at home (buildout, technology), the company saw a positive ROI. 26:04 Karin: How do you calcuate ROI when it comes to innovation? .

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Lead from Within

MARCH 1, 2024

AI is at the forefront of this evolution, driving innovation and reshaping industries. AI Will Inevitably Become an Organizational Norm: The third insight emphasizes that AI will inevitably become an integral part of every organization, whether we resist it or not.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 9, 2022

Resist telling your team “This is how it’s going to be.” Most people resist change. Try to help your team learn to view change positively, as an opportunity for building and using new skills in the face of high demand. Change the message of exhaustion into one of energy—the energy that fuels innovation and success.

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Mike Cardus

APRIL 21, 2024

Provide platforms for sharing feedback and innovations. Resistance or silence from employees at the front and customer-facing line. Positive feedback loops that reinforce change. This principle emphasizes the need to understand how power relationships and identity politics influence the acceptance and resistance to change.

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The Practical Leader

JULY 2, 2012

I believe those employees who are resistant to change because they are negatively orientated in their personalities or wish to harm the organization need to be differentiated from those employees who are offering valid critique. Resistance is energy. We waste a lot of talent if we label all resistors as negative.

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Lead from Within

MAY 9, 2024

” Leaders who resist change risk becoming stagnant and ineffective. Embrace change as an opportunity for innovation and growth, both for yourself and your organization. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, adaptability is a vital leadership trait. Ask yourself, “Am I adapting to change?”

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Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

There needs to be positive reinforcement for doing your job. What kind of collusion and hidden mistakes and sabotage are you creating by doing that?”. The managers nodded…. It is not an easy answer. Sometimes there should be negative reinforcement for not doing your job. michael cardus is create-learning.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2020

E-commerce innovation in 2021 will look like what was projected for 2025 by @ValaAfshar | ZDNet. Paradoxical Coaching - When Clients Resist by Anne Perschel @bizshrink. Boss’s Tip of the Week: Positive reminders are best from @wallybock. Toxic Manipulative Communication : Avoid These Traps by @KateNasser. by @DougSundheim.

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Great Results Team Building

MAY 1, 2024

Their control-oriented nature may lead to micromanagement or a resistance to new ideas. Weaknesses: Steadys can be conflict-averse and resistant to change. Team members feel valued and appreciated for their unique contributions, fostering a more positive and collaborative work environment.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Often used by people within positions of power within organizations, these clichés support control, group cohesion, or an agenda. Although these clichés might serve short-term management objectives, they often hinder long-term innovation, suppress employee morale, and foster a culture of compliance over mutual growth.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

As your team is growing resist the urge to solve problems FOR them and teach them how to think. Build an infrastructure for courage and innovation. This worked like magic because they were well-respected, fun, and less intimidating than those of us with bigger position power.

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CO2

JANUARY 18, 2024

This insight not only helps in self-improvement for those in leadership roles but also guides organizations in choosing the right individuals for these critical positions. This rigidity manifests in a resistance to new ideas, a reluctance to adapt to changing circumstances, and an inability to tailor leadership styles to diverse team needs.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 25, 2020

In other words, don’t protect your present core business by resisting ideas that don’t conform to models of the past. The Cannibalization Trap – that persuades leaders that new business models based on nonlinear ideas will jeopardize your company’s present prosperity.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Previous theories point to demographics and ideology as to why managers resist diversity initiatives. We suggest that being in a position of power may be an overlooked explanation,” the researchers explain. Senior managers’ perception of their organizational ethics is more positive than lower level employees.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 30, 2023

. “By recognizing the value of subtraction logic and not taking a one-sided focus on just the addition logic, organizations can foster innovation, adaptation, and employee empowerment,” the authors explain. However, the car company challenged this norm by abolishing permission rights related to the IT ordering system.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The power of positive future-focused questions by @mjasmus. The latest thinking on the benefits of articulating a coherent, compelling #innovation narrative via @mitsmr. For Challenging Conversations, Respect Melts Resistance by @ArtPetty. Creativity Revisited via @LBS.

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Lead from Within

JULY 17, 2023

Leaders who rely solely on their control risk alienating their team and stifling creativity and innovation. Not being open to new ideas and approaches: Leaders who are resistant to change or new ideas risk stifling creativity and innovation within their team. It’s about listening to the ideas and concerns of others.

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LDRLB

OCTOBER 4, 2011

I’ve just finished reading another good article about an innovator’s need to open the mind. Articles like these always make me wonder: Doesn’t the other 95% of the business need to innovate, too? Their reactivity drags down whatever innovations do arise, and it’s really too bad.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 12, 2024

The innovations are endless, from peer-to-peer payments to automated portfolio managers and trading platforms. Streamlined Processes Fintech innovations have transformed the financial sector, fostering inclusivity, enhancing operational efficiency, and facilitating personalized customer experiences.

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LDRLB

OCTOBER 4, 2011

I’ve just finished reading another good article about an innovator’s need to open the mind. Articles like these always make me wonder: Doesn’t the other 95% of the business need to innovate, too? Their reactivity drags down whatever innovations do arise, and it’s really too bad.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

Brian Sooy of Lead Change Group offers Positive Communication Leads to a Culture of Innovation. Overcoming Resistance to Change. Newton’s First Law explains how to overcome resistance to change. Frank Sonnenberg of Frank Sonnenberg Online brings us 13 Ways to Destroy Creativity and Innovation.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 5, 2021

” It’s human nature to remember a negative experience you had speaking up more than a positive one. Sometimes when a good idea goes unnoticed, it’s just a matter of positioning. model to position them. Where are we most likely to meet resistance? Think back on your career. Share Your I.D.E.A.s.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 13, 2012

They begin with an innovative idea—even developing beyond all expectations—but eventually they begin to show signs of aging. Claudio Feser writes in Serial Innovators, “Some firms become blinded by success and begin to resist external views and challenges. They become serial innovators. They confront rigidity.

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Lead from Within

JULY 31, 2023

Are you resistant to change? Innovation is key, especially when operating environments are changing quickly. . #1 If you find yourself becoming arrogant or dismissive of others’ ideas, it’s time to take a step back and refocus on leading with humility. Reacting to change is different from bringing about change.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 16, 2024

People lead based on their passions and gifting, more than because of their position, title or job description. But removing hard lines around people promotes their individual creativity and encourages innovation for the team. As needs change, the team can quickly adapt without a ton of push back and resistance.

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Leading Blog

JULY 19, 2021

Courage to innovate and grow. Detert presents five steps to increase the likelihood of a positive outcome and decrease the odds of negative personal consequences when acting with courage in any context. W ITHOUT A DOUBT, courage matters—and we need more of it. Courage to see the right thing done. Courage to present a new idea.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 8, 2017

The key is to figure out where spending some time right now will make the biggest positive difference for you. Having vision, being strategic, and delivering results in innovative ways, just to name a few. It keeps you from being buffeted by the winds of special interests that otherwise may be hard to resist.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 24, 2014

Example after example demonstrate how often off-beat “why” questions were at the foundation of many innovations. As you do this, you’re in a strong position to build ideas and attract support. 162-165) • How do the most innovative companies foster a “culture of inquiry”—and how can any business or organization do likewise?

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Chart Your Course

APRIL 29, 2013

Innovation has always been what makes good businesses great. And innovation does not happen without change and risk. Whenever changes are made at work- an employee is given a new task or a new way to do a current task- there will be resistance. It’s human nature to resist new responsibilities or rules. Create a vision.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2012

Turn Innovation Inward. Innovation continues to be a hot topic, and rightly so. Few things can change the course of a project, career, company, category, or industry like successful efforts in innovation. At its core, leadership is about improving the status quo, inspiring positive change, and challenging conventional thinking.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

These conversations can guide us toward more effective approaches to things and innovative solutions. Once they have shared, you can have a more productive conversation around their thoughts and layer in anything else from your side, positive or constructive. Letting someone self-identify is the best way to empower them towards change.

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