N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

After all, being in touch with your emotions, as well as being in tune with the emotions of others is an important trait for any leader to possess. Case in point…have you ever witnessed an employee throw a fit of rage and resign their position in the heat of the moment?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

While today’s post is a bit more kumbaya than most, please don’t check out on me because you perceive this topic too gooey and gushy to be relevant. If you take what follows to heart, it might just change your world. Leadership in the truest sense of the word is nothing if not love.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

I don’t do so in an attempt to torture you with redundant thought, but rather because I believe it is a message that is often taken far too lightly by chief executives. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that you simply cannot decouple the two without causing an organizational implosion.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Complicating matters further for CEOs attempting to determine what to do about bonuses is all the recent media attention and public outrage in regard to what is perceived by many to be excessive, frivolous compensation. How do the employees feel about this? That is the question.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. If you check your ego at the door and give a thoughtful, introspective evaluation of your ability, it is likely that you’ll learn something about your leadership abilities or lack thereof.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

In the text that follows I’ll not only provide you with a blue print for finding game changers, but I’ll also ask you to share your experiences and insights as well. I hope this post is a game changer for you… As most of you know, I spent last week at the World Business Forum in New York.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. This blog was recently nominated for Kevin Eikenberry’s Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 , and I noticed recently that Kevin was taking heat from the gender police for having only one woman on the list of nominees.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 6, 2023

How you respond during times of distress can make or break your leadership brand If you’ve Googled, “what to do when you’ve been screwed over at work” and landed here, I’m sorry. Not that you found this article, of course. And, you’ve done ALL THE THINGS and more.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best? Anyone who has ever been in a leadership position has had to deal with the inevitable tough relationship that causes more than its fair share of brain damage.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

Think of any top performing CEO and you’ll find that to the one, they possess an uncanny ability to focus on highest and best use activities. One of the first things you need to understand as a CEO is what your time is worth relative to others in the organization.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 17, 2021

The more power you have, the more able you are to direct, influence, and inspire people to make positive changes. You gain power based on your formal position in the organization. The chain of command gives you power over the people below. Gain Access to people at your level in the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on team building and equality… Before I start, let me point out that I hold Dan in high esteem and find myself in agreement with him much more often than not. The business world is not fair…it is regrettably most times rather merciless.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

As most of you know I am a huge fan of well conceived CRM initiatives. I was recently asked the following question: “What is the difference between CRM and CEM, or is there any difference between the two? That said, I have rarely witnessed CRM implemented to its full potential.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

W HENEVER we work with leaders, we have our own important worries—things like fairness, the amount of change we’re being asked to embrace, and our own personal goals. When you think about it, we have three prime questions when facing any leader. Do you see me? Who are you? Where are we going? Where are we going?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Here’s why: none of us can see ourselves as others do. Rationalizing : Leaning on pessimism to shield ourselves from taking chances, engaging in conflict, or doing other scary but potentially rewarding actions. Some folks who want to share advice or questions for us to ponder don’t have our best interests at heart.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Over the years I’ve simply come to the conclusion that many otherwise savvy business people have yet to grasp – you can’t argue with crazy. Over the years I’ve simply come to the conclusion that many otherwise savvy business people have yet to grasp – you can’t argue with crazy.

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Next Level Blog

JUNE 7, 2022

Here it is verbatim: One of my questions leading into the summer is any tips/guidance for how to bounce back if your travels take your routines out of sync. How do you bounce back? Before that business or personal trip, take some time to look at your itinerary through the lens of maintaining your resilience.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

You should take his advice seriously. Are you a future lawyer? Do you aspire to become a leader? So yes, lawyers can and often do make great leaders. Fair enough. Are you a (future) lawyer? How comfortable are you taking risks? Tell us about a risk that you recently took. What was it?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Trust & Inspire leadership is about “trusting people to do the right thing and inspiring them to make meaningful contributions.” So just how do we make the shift to Trust and Inspire? Modeling – Who You Are. It is the source of credibility and your moral authority as a leader.”. Trusting – How You Lead.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 1, 2021

He rejected the input, blamed others, wasn’t interested in changing his style, and insisted that his team was doing great work. “What I say isn’t what you hear.” ” “What can I do differently?” As a result, we have strong opinions about what’s good, beautiful, fair, and frightening.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

A Forbes article in 2017 titled “If You Want To Be ‘CEO Material,’ Develop These 15 Traits,” created a laundry-list of traits needed to be a great CEO. Regardless of your point of view on age and brain development, we can agree that investors will continue to invest in both young and old founders. Passion .

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 5, 2018

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, employee performance and engagement, personal and professional development, productivity, team building, and more. Unlimited provided Wisdom for Work: 10 Tips to Help You Excel and Exhale. Communication. Creativity/Inspiration.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

He shares it all in The Ride of a Lifetime. After sharing a bit of his background, he quickly delves into his career beginning at ABC, and the lessons he’s learned and the principles that have guided him that help “nurture the good and manage the bad.”. You have to approach your work and life with a sense of genuine humility.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Without a shared vision and values, even the most qualified candidate may struggle to contribute effectively to the organization’s goals. In addition to mission alignment, identifying the proper skill set is paramount to the success of a nonprofit executive search.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

I wrote my list and shared it with my friend: There are treats on the porch in a bag to bring in with you. Do not give him a treat until he sits. He is a herding dog, so he may try to “herd” you by “pulling” on you (you’ll know this behavior when you see it). But that doesn’t seem fair. Serve others.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 14, 2023

As a leader, it is essential to continually strive for improvement and avoid making mistakes that could jeopardize your leadership potential. However, sometimes these mistakes are not always obvious and can sneak up on you. Cutting corners can lead to poor quality work, which can damage your reputation and undermine your authority.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Do curious leaders manage relationships, and therefore change, more effectively? I am a curious leader, and I reflect daily and journal on various situations I encounter to understand how I might become better at what I do and, more importantly, who I might become. Benefits to You and Your Team, Organisation, or Clients.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 6, 2021

Porter and Nitin Nohira published an article titled “How CEOs Manage Time” It was a fascinating insight into how CEOs do and should spend their time. . How do you influence? . How often, though, do they get drawn into activities and decisions that ought not to involve them? The most important aspect .

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 12, 2020

That is a tough statistic to try to wrap your mind around, and I was interested in Piet’s opinion on how did we get to this point and how there could be some solutions to solve this talent management gap. But in the spirit of fairness, He also brought to my attention some positives of this. Piet’s observation?

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 9, 2020

Ducks quack, “That’s not my job,” and “I’m sorry, that’s our policy,” and “My computer won’t let me remove that charge from your account,” etc. Ducks quack, “That’s not my job,” and “I’m sorry, that’s our policy,” and “My computer won’t let me remove that charge from your account,” etc. Stupid policies: ? demoralize staff ?

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Imagine this scenario: you’re looking for a place to rent and found the ideal apartment. The price is right, in an ideal location, and it has all the features you’re looking for. Finally, you’re ready to sign that lease and move in. It specifies: The length of time you will be renting the property.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

He showed me that even when faced with a well-intentioned gesture, he chose to adhere to the rules and do what was right. The incident taught me several valuable lessons, which I would like to share: The Power of Integrity : My father’s decision to return the gift basket highlighted the importance of integrity in our actions.

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Decker Communication

MARCH 10, 2021

We can and must do better to ensure equal footing for all employees. Set-up your camera angle and lighting so you’re well-positioned and clearly seen. He shared the moment when he threw the Lombardi trophy over the water to a fan into another boat in a post-Superbowl celebration and reflected that he wasn’t thinking at the moment.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 21, 2017

You can see the original post and discussion here. I am willingly and happily reverting to being a full-time teacher and coach, but before I return to my roots, I thought I might share what I learned and attempt to answer my original question. When they do, they will move heaven and earth to make things work. Know your people.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

It can be challenging to sort out what they mean versus what they will actually do. We appreciate this set of posts; each one carries a nugget of something a leader can actually do in order to lead well. Learn from them how to do the same for your company.” ” Follow Anne on Twitter at @bizshrink.

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Career Advancement

AUGUST 14, 2017

Joel Answers : Diego, it’s insightful that you don’t blame your boss or employees for the situation. That makes it easier for you to take control. When you lead effectively, they can’t possible ignore you! You can find the full test in my book How to be a Great Boss. Do is discipline in public or private?

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 17, 2014

I don’t know about you but I don’t claim to be a social media expert. You may be doing them too. I want to change and I want to help you avoid the social media mistakes I’ve made. You might be surprised. And I hope you’ll take note and avoid these mistakes. I only shared content.

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