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Leadership & Initiative Overload | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Operating in excess of that threshold will cause increased stress, lack of attention to detail and errant decisioning. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap?

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Leadership – No Talent Required | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill. Show-up : You can’t make a difference if you don’t show-up.

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7 Principles to Lead with Imagination

Leading Blog

Brian Paradis was the Chief Financial Officer for Florida Hospital when he was tasked with leading the troubled organization in 2006. It is how successful leaders in business, in all walks of life, in fact, operate: by keeping their eyes on today and on the vision— always moving forward. Leadership is hard work. It connects us.

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How I Discovered The Values That Led Me To Leadership Success

Terry Starbucker

My More Human Leadership philosophy and practice is guided by 8 core principles. To quickly set the scene, I was the SVP of Operations for a 1,100 employee cable television company based in 4 states in the Rocky Mountain west. By early 2006, I had begun to feel a sense of assertiveness and increased confidence in my leadership.

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Leaders Returning to their First Love

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post by Janet Britcher : Entrepreneurship: Exploring When professionals demonstrate excellence in their chosen field, they are often promoted to leadership, leaving behind their foundational expertise and for some, their first love. I’m a fan of playing to strengths, and spending time and energy where there is creativity and passion.

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Efficient vs. Effective | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

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. A mouse running on a mousewheel can perfect their stride and reduce the amount of energy it takes to get "moving."

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When to Restructure | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

This isn’t rocket science, rather it’s just plain-old, good leadership. Smart leaders avoid make-work and focus their energy on high impact initiatives, which may include a needed restructuring. It is actually the fiduciary obligation of a CEO to make the needed changes to protect shareholder value.