N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, leaders frequently face various tactical and operational challenges. When it comes to managing day-to-day operations and responding to unforeseen problems, the frenetic pace of the immediate can become a zone of comfort. A significant number of future leaders have gained professional experience and earned their stripes in these trenches, becoming masters of this tactical art.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 2, 2023

You can lessen your frustration and help solve bad delegation by aligning expectations. Why Do I Even Try? Declan paced back and forth, fuming. “I busted by ass to get this done. Made sure it was perfect and met every one of the project’s requirements. I met with my boss today and she blew it off. She’s a poster child for bad delegation.” “What did she say?

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Here are a selection of Posts from September 2023 that you will want to check out: How to Have Better One-on-Ones by @edbatista The Greatest Secret for Breakthrough Creativity by @PhilCooke Integrating The Leadership Equation Into AI from @JohnBaldoni From Mired to Inspired: Breaking Free of a Conversational Quagmire by @JenniferVMiller Defensiveness Is in the Eye of the Beholder Defensiveness Is in the Eye of the Beholder by @edbatista The Silent Treatment: Key Relationship Insights to Remember

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Sales Wolf Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Think back to a time when an executive team you were a part of or worked for was not healthy and aligned. The greater the disease and misalignment in your executive team, the greater the friction and distraction. And I do not need to remind you that friction / distraction are absolute kryptonite to productivity and alignment. You and I have both experienced this.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton In Hallmarks of Ethical Leadership (Part 1) I shared 3 special qualities or behaviors that define ethical leadership. These three additional leadership behaviors even more directly impact others in a positive way.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Average leaders get things done. Exceptional leaders build environments where others get things done. Average leaders fix. Exceptional leaders build. B.U.I.L.D.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Bill Taylor on humility and ambition: “Exceptional performance begins with extraordinary insights. But that doesn’t mean it’s your job to come up with those insights. In businesses built on new ideas, generating and evaluating ideas is everybody’s business.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Navigating the complexities of life without a roadmap is not only daunting but nearly impossible. Imagine embarking on a cross-country trip without a GPS or map, driving aimlessly in hopes of reaching your destination. Sounds inefficient, doesn't it? The same principle applies to life: To lead the life you want, you must have a vision that's useful—a compelling image of an achievable future.

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Modern Servant Leader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Questions to Ask When Hiring a Leadership Keynote Speaker Do you want a list of the best questions to ask when hiring a leadership keynote speaker? Then you came to right place. As a leadership keynote speaker myself, who has also hired speakers and planned events, I understand the critical role a leadership keynote speaker plays in making your event a success – and making you look good!

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The opposite of weakness isn’t strength, it’s courage. Your knees will buckle someday. Strength will fail you unless you consistently aim low. Boredom defeats you when competence always sustains you.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Do you want to bring peak performance to your organization? If you do not have the time or resources to develop everyone, you are not alone. According to the 10-80-10 principle, any group or organization can be divided into three groups based on their behavior. For leaders, the key is to focus on the 10% already supporting the organization or you, as they can be your champions to influence the 80% who are looking for direction.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in October 2023 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. Hidden Potential : The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant We live in a world that’s obsessed with talent. We celebrate gifted students in school, natural athletes in sports, and child prodigies in music.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When setting up a manufacturing business there are a wide range of essential considerations that need to be accounted for. The manufacturing industry is different to many other sectors of industry for a variety of reasons.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, one of the most important things I teach my clients is the power of body language. Our nonverbal cues can communicate just as much, if not more, than the words we say. In fact, studies have shown that up to 93% of communication is nonverbal. As a leader, it is crucial to be aware of and in control of your body language, as it can greatly impact how others perceive you and respond to your leadership.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Complainers have suggestions for others. 'We should' means 'you should' Discern the meaning of pronouns.

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Personalized learning hasn’t really caught on in most educational formats. Up to recently, the closest thing to personalized learning has been the Montessori Method. However, there are several interpretations of what personalized learning should look like. Some advocates of this learning style envision it as students using their educational time to follow their interests, whatever they may be in the moment.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In healthy organizations, interpersonal communication takes place openly, honestly and fearlessly in all directions at all times, though with varying levels of impact. The following is focused on the noise and confusion that you the speaker/writer add to a conversation. At the time of this writing, it seems that communication.

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Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership

Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As a leader, it’s important to inspire confidence and trust in your team. However, certain habits and behaviors can undermine our confidence and make us feel less capable and self-assured. Here are ten habits to give up in order to feel more confident as a leader: Comparing yourself to others: Comparison is often the thief of joy, and constantly comparing yourself to others can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

You stumble into success when you practice being yourself. It happened to me when I stopped trying to impress people.

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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Kate Nasser

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Focus on these people truths to increase business success. by Kate Nasser The People Skills Coach™ Author, Leading Morale | Leadership, Teamwork The post People Truths to Increase Business Success | #PeopleSkills appeared first on KateNasser.com.

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CEO Insider

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As another potential government shutdown looms over Washington, the need for a more efficient and resilient government becomes increasingly evident. The ongoing political turmoil underscores the importance of reducing the burden on taxpayers and businesses who suffer the consequences of these shutdowns. To address these issues, we must look to innovative solutions, such as those […] The post Making Government More Like Amazon Through Estonia’s Blueprint appeared first on CEOWORLD mag

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 2, 2023

There has been a shift in how we work. Some businesses have their employees in the office, while others still have employees working remotely. While this can be a successful arrangement, it can also come with its own set of challenges. However, every challenge is an opportunity. There are new opportunities to make things work, especially when it comes to recognizing the successes of your remote employees.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 1, 2023

“There are two pieces of debilitating thinking that hold women back: The first is waiting to be noticed or appreciated. The other is not taking a risk to apply for a new job or opportunity, believing that they do not have enough experience or skills sets,” according to Christie Hunter Arscott , author of the book, Begin Boldly. In Begin Boldly , Hunter Arscott turns this thinking on its head.

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Why are leadership training programs the need of the hour for transitioning managers? If you were looking for a sign that leadership training and development opportunities are highly beneficial for your organization, you have impinged at the right juncture. As per a report by a leadership platform, BetterManager , and research firm The Fossicker Group , businesses that invest in leadership training and development for their employees achieve a remarkable return on investment (ROI) of $7 for ever

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David A Fields

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Delegating consulting projects to new hires and subcontractors is prone to high levels of failure and frustration. The checklist below will help you deploy new resources better. You’ve won a big forecasting engagement from Mercator Projections, Inc. (hooray). However, since your consulting firm’s current capacity is insufficient to deliver the Mercator Projections projections project, you … Continued The post Hire/Subcontract Better [Consulting Firm Delegation Checklist] appeared first on

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As a leadership coach, one of the most common questions I hear from my clients is “How can I unlock my full leadership potential?” Unlocking your leadership potential is not an overnight process and it requires a combination of self-awareness, skill-building, and consistent effort. Here are some ways that I have coached my clients in finding ways to unlock their leadership potential: Get to know yourself: The first step in unlocking your leadership potential is to get to know yoursel

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Your bedroom isn’t just a space to sleep. It’s a sanctuary where you relax and refresh your mind and body, especially after a hectic day. It’s essential to make it feel uniquely yours. With a few thoughtful touches and a keen eye for detail, you can transform it into a comforting refuge. Making small changes can have a big impact on the overall feel.

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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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