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Shut-up & Listen | N2Growth Blog

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Think about it…when was the last time you viewed a negative soundbite of a CEO who was engaged in active listening? The next step in the process is learning where to apply your new found listening skills. Listen to your customers, competitors, your peers, your subordinates, and to those that care about you.

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You Can't Argue With Crazy | N2Growth Blog

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Turning the other cheek, compromise, forgiveness, compassion, empathy, finding common ground, being an active listener, service above self, and numerous other approaches will always allow one to be successful in building rapport if the underlying desire is strong enough. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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8 Traits of Ineffective Leaders | N2Growth Blog

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They are active listeners, fluid thinkers, and know when to press-on and when to back-off. They understand the power of, and necessity for contextual leadership. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Great leaders can communicate effectively across mediums, constituencies, and environments.

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Dealing with Conflict | N2Growth Blog

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Opposing positions, competitive tensions, power struggles, ego, pride, jealousy, performance discrepancies, compensation issues, just someone having a bad day, etc. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. So, what creates conflict in the workplace? Keep up the good work Dale.

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Questions and Team Building | N2Growth Blog

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I often observe ego centered conflicts among senior executives, which turn into a competition for turf, budget, power, influence, control, and ultimately survival. I read a great post yesterday by Dan Rockwell ( @LeadershipFreak ) in which he asked: &# what’s the most powerful question of all?&#

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Definition of Leadership | N2Growth Blog

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" [link] mikemyatt Great catch Anna – Humor is something we could all use more of in our lives… [link] mikemyatt There is great wisdom in understanding the power of brevity. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Well done and thanks for sharing… [link] Jackie Cameron Thank you for writing this!