N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Succession Planning The importance of succession planning cannot be overstated in ensuring an organization’s longevity and growth. Succession planning begins with the process of identifying and developing new leaders within a business.

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Modern Servant Leader

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Speed Mentoring. regular speed mentoring opportunities and it occurred to me a lot of you may not be familiar. Simply put, speed mentoring includes brief conversations between multiple mentors and mentees on specific topics in rapid succession. Benefits of Speed Mentoring. Opportunities for Speed Mentoring.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 28, 2021

You want to accelerate your development as a leader in your organization and think having a mentor to guide you could be a really good thing. You may be right about that but it can often be hard to find a good mentor. It works well when the peer coaches are in the same organization but not in the same exact function.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The inclusion of women in such roles not only brings valuable perspectives and skills but also has a significant impact on organizations and society. Improved Reputation and Stakeholder Relations: Organizations prioritizing diversity and inclusion in leadership tend to enjoy a positive reputation and stronger relationships with stakeholders.

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Rich Gee Group

APRIL 12, 2024

It's a testament to loyalty, resilience, and the ability to adapt to changes within a single organization. Here are essential action items to navigate this journey with confidence and success. Talk to friends, mentors, or a coach who can help you navigate this emotional landscape. What passions have I neglected?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 18, 2017

I can’t tell you how many times someone has asked me to be their mentor, and when I asked what they were looking to accomplish–I was met with a blank stare. But mentoring doesn’t work that way. To find a great mentor, start by being a rock star mentee. Four Ways to Be a Better Mentee. Be Truly Open to Feedback.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Great leaders are essential for the success of any organization. But how do the best organizations develop great leaders? Through the following strategies: Identifying and promoting potential leaders: The best organizations have a system in place for identifying and promoting potential leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 8, 2015

Mentoring, at it’s best, is a magical elixir which shaves years off your learning curve through mistakes unmade. Thank God, I’ve experienced the transformational spirit of amazing mentors. Please God, let my mentoring have made a difference for others. Great mentors are rarely monogamous. This is our future.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 26, 2024

Employee experience is a critical factor in your organization’s success. To boost your employee experience success, we’ll explore six proven steps that can transform your workplace into a thriving environment. A successful employee experience strategy goes beyond the basics.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 18, 2022

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Career Advancement

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

“One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.” — John C. He said he’d love more mentoring to help him get to the next level in his career. How can I become a better mentor? Introduce your employee to the key stakeholders.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 13, 2011

Leadership and mentoring go hand-in-hand. In fact, this is so much the case that I don’t believe a person qualifies as a leader unless they are a mentor. In the text that follows, I’ll share a few thoughts on not only the benefits of mentoring, but how to do it effectively. .

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Lead from Within

APRIL 30, 2024

A motivated and engaged team is vital for an organization’s success, and here are three effective strategies that I believe can help you reenergize your team and lead them towards a path of renewed enthusiasm and productivity. Transparency in Decision-Making: Be transparent about the decisions being made within the organization.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 30, 2023

Lisa is the CEO of Center for Mentoring Excellence, a global speaker on mentoring, and co-author of The Mentor’s Guide and Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring. Mentees can benefit from a mentor’s perspective on how to prioritize work tasks and which company events are essential.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 26, 2023

Through my experience, I’ve identified seven habits that are common among highly successful busy leaders. Set clear goals: Successful busy leaders have a clear vision of what they want to achieve and how they want to get there. Communicate effectively: Successful busy leaders are excellent communicators.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

Mentorship Unlocked : The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success by Janice Omadeke What is a mentor? Why is having a mentor crucial to success? Or how do you make sure that you're a good mentor? This book presents 7 ways to give of yourself for everyone’s gain.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 18, 2021

Sports heroes mention their mentors at award ceremonies. Successful business people thank their mentors at career milestone celebrations. Young adults who become accomplished acknowledge their mentors when asked who was influential in their success. Mentoring is indeed powerful.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 30, 2023

How does your organization make a difference to your customers, clients, or constituents? Often, they hadn’t paid attention to the organizations values and what behaviors and outcomes matter most. What matters most in your organization? It’s helpful to build relationships inside and outside your organization.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 27, 2021

A recent study from Concordia University revealed that mentoring often helps the mentor as much as the mentee. This is largely due to the leadership skills the mentors gain through the activity. The authors suggest that the more mentors actually provided mentoring support, the more they saw themselves as leaders.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Being a successful leader comes with its own set of unique challenges. As a executive leadership coach I have seen the following to be the biggest drawbacks for the leader’s that I coach: Power dynamics: As a leader, the power dynamics within an organization can be challenging for anyone to navigate.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Identifying the Key Qualities and Skills of an Effective Nonprofit CEO Nonprofit organizations thrive under the guidance of exceptional CEOs who possess a unique set of qualities and skills. A successful CEO should also have a clear vision for the organization and be able to communicate and execute it effectively.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

By providing leaders with the necessary tools and techniques, they can navigate the complexities of the business environment, align their vision and strategies with the market demands, and achieve their organization’s goals. Mentoring and coaching often involve one-on-one interactions between an aspiring and experienced leader.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Executive Coaching in Leadership Development Executive coaching is pivotal in developing leaders, allowing them to unlock their full potential and drive organizational success. Building High-Performing Teams Through Executive Coaching Building high-performing teams has become a top priority for organizations.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2017

The goal is elicit readers to ask themselves what they are willing to do to be successful through better career management. So, I’m calling this blog post a recipe for success. I’ll try identifying and explaining the different ingredients that I learned along the way. What are the ingredients for the recipe for success?

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 17, 2017

it stretches employees beyond their day-to-day job.” - Rick Luftglass, former director of The Pfizer Foundation’s education volunteer programs Corporations have long known that their best employees are successful often because they have acquired skills beyond those needed to be an employee. Mentoring gives you confidence.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Without question, one of the common tasks organizations everywhere have to deal with is leadership development. But what measures should organizations be taking to not only create effective leadership development programs, but to support these new leaders to ensure a successful transition into these new roles in the organization?

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 8, 2017

Consider any one or several of these “mentoring moments”: Mentoring Moment #1: Create an “aside” conversation. Mentoring Moment #2: Touch base periodically about their interests for future assignments and career growth. Mentoring Moment #3: Suggest resources—things or people. Any new skills gained?

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Skip Prichard

MARCH 10, 2020

The Power of Mentoring. Despite the many misconceptions surrounding mentoring, there is one truth successful business leaders know without a doubt: mentoring remains the most powerful tool for creating meaningful relationships, furthering professional development, and increasing engagement and retention.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 18, 2014

A Global Study of Businesswomen and Mentoring. According to the research, women who felt less-than-expert on a specific topic did not take on mentoring roles. Study results confirm that women don’t mentor because of one basic reason—they aren’t being asked. What is holding women back from mentoring? Byham, Ph.D.,

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 3, 2020

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Rapid BI

JULY 12, 2021

Mentoring in a business sense is a vehicle for self development. Having a formal/ official relationship with a respected senior within an industry or organization is valuable to both the mentee and mentor, and had advantages to the organization in that it is an effective people development strategy and one that can support succession plans.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 17, 2024

Become a Problem Solver Every organization has its challenges and inefficiencies. This proactive approach shows leadership potential and a vested interest in the company's success. Share your successes and learning experiences with your team to build credibility. Set personal milestones that go beyond your job description.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The board chair plays a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of an organization and ensuring its long-term success. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Ultimately, the value of executive coaching lies in its capacity to create resilient, agile, and enduring leaders who are ready to lead their teams and organizations into the future. The goal is to ensure leadership effectiveness within the organization while outlining pathways for future strategic objectives.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

As one of two co-ordinators of her high school’s orientation camp, she was not only responsible for managing the various activities to help new students become more familiar with the school, but she was also in charge of overseeing the 24 camp mentors who were there to support the new students.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Sports heroes mention their mentors at award ceremonies. Successful business people thank their mentors at career milestone celebrations. Young adults who later become accomplished acknowledge their mentors when asked who was influential in their success. Mentoring is indeed powerful.

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