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3 Ways to Lead Like Lincoln

Michael Lee Stallard

It’s fashionable in the media and politics today to be quick to speak, to dominate conversations and be self-righteous. Sometimes we are so anxious to voice the next thing we want to say that we stop actively listening and that is disconnecting behavior too. We see this frequently in movies and television shows too.

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Dealing with Conflict | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Leadership is a full-contact sport, and if you cannot address conflict in a healthy, productive fashion then you should not be in a leadership role. By actually seeking out areas of potential conflict and proactively intervening in a fair and decisive fashion you will likely prevent certain conflicts from ever arising.

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Emotional Intelligence Can Improve Communication Between Generations in the Workplace

The Center For Leadership Studies

They have traveled the farthest on the path of change, starting in business more than 50 years ago under leaders who taught them, “Because I said so,” now heading into the sunset of their careers as valuable mentors for next-gen leaders asking, “How can I help you?”. And if leaders were to continually develop and deploy their EQi-2.0

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You Can't Argue With Crazy | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

By actually seeking out areas of potential conflict, and proactively intervening in a fair and decisive fashion, you will likely prevent certain conflicts from ever arising. If conflict does flare up, you will likely minimize its severity by dealing with it quickly.

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8 Traits of Ineffective Leaders | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

They are active listeners, fluid thinkers, and know when to press-on and when to back-off. Lack of Focus and Follow-Through : Those leaders who lack the focus and attention to detail needed to apply leverage and resources in an aggressive and committed fashion will perish.

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The Big Picture of Business – Tribute to Dick Clark

Strategy Driven

I started out my career by aspiring to be like Dick Clark. The take-back for business is to grow in consistent fashion, sustaining the down times with realistic activities. The coach is active listener, mentors on values, actions. Insight offered about own life-career. Imparting Experiences.

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Definition of Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

As I’ve said in other posts, great leaders have the innate ability to call on the right skills in a contextually and environmentally appropriate fashion. No single leader can possess every needed attribute.