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Are You Listening?

Lead Change Blog

Think of one or two very successful (in business and life) individuals you’ve witnessed/ admired in your career. The most common answer to this question is: They are great listeners. What are the essential parts of being a great listener? This definition is elegant in its simplicity. But what does that mean?

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Definition of Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Leadership DNA aside, I recently crafted my definition of leadership. Habecker “Doing the same thing over and over, yet expecting different results, is the definition of crazy.&# - Unknown “Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. see “Leadership DNA“) [.] Mark Oakes Good post, Mike!

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Why Compassion Is Key To Succeeding At Leadership

Tanveer Naseer

For myself, this September also marks a special milestone in my writing career – specifically, it marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of my first leadership book, “ Leadership Vertigo ”. And yet, less than 30% of bosses are actually having these conversations.

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You Can't Argue With Crazy | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Just having a definition for what constitutes acceptable behavior is a positive step in containing the crazies. Rest assured that if their behavior is bothering you, then it’s highly probable that their behavior is adversely impacting others to an even greater degree.

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Dealing with Conflict | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

The following tips will help to more effective handle conflicts in the workplace: Define Acceptable Behavior : You know what they say about assuming…Just having a definition for what constitutes acceptable behavior is a positive step in avoiding conflict.

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7 Skills Required For Exceptional Team Teadership

Strategy Driven

While skills can definitely be taught ( growth mindset ), exceptional team leadership requires abilities and characteristics that do not come naturally to everyone. Good communication skills involve really listening, keeping it short, asking questions, noticing body language and repeating back a summary of what has been discussed.

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The Discipline of Listening

Harvard Business Review

My knowledge of corporate leaders' 360-degree feedback indicates that one out of four of them has a listening deficit—the effects of which can paralyze cross-unit collaboration, sink careers, and if it's the CEO with the deficit, derail the company. But this doesn't have to be the case.