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Shut-up & Listen | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

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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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. With good mentoring, that new leader will be effective. Poor Communication Skills : Show me a leader with poor communication skills and I’ll show you someone who will be short-lived in their position.

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Dealing with Conflict | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

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.

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Questions and Team Building | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Great CEOs not only view their interactions with team members as coaching and mentoring opportunities, but also as learning opportunities for themselves. An executive team that actually embraces the concept of collaboration will substantially out perform a silo-centric executive team focused on empire building.