N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

You cannot separate leadership from decisioning, for like it or not, they are inexorably linked. You cannot separate leadership from decisioning, for like it or not, they are inexorably linked. As much as you may wish it wasn’t so, as a CEO you’re really only as good as your last decision. They make bad decisions.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 4, 2024

To help you regain control of your time and achieve more in your personal and professional life, we’ll explore five powerful time management tools in this blog post. These tools are designed to empower you to make the most of your time, enhance your efficiency, and reduce stress.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2024 curated just for you. Mentorship Unlocked : The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success by Janice Omadeke What is a mentor? Or how do you make sure that you're a good mentor? Why is having a mentor crucial to success?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

If you are reading this, you will likely know their names. Yes, you read that correctly. In the high-stakes arena of executive recruitment , companies often gravitate toward prominent global search firms. As a result, their ability to access top candidates becomes increasingly restricted. Our agility is our strength.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Which hat, or hats do you wear? Okay, so you founded the company, but does that mean you should also be the chief executive? Did you bestow the title upon yourself simply because you had the authority to do so, or are you the right person for the job? CEO…that title sounds good doesn’t it?

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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

AUGUST 24, 2010

Take a moment and reflect back on any great leader that comes to mind…you’ll find that they are very adept at reading between the lines. In today’s post I’ll quickly examine the merits of developing your listening skills. The best leaders are proactive, strategic listeners.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

If so, you likely have issues with conflict. 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. It will find you whether you look for it (good idea – more later) or not.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

If you want to push your career and your organization forward, you need to get bold. Using examples of some of the most extraordinary disruptors, Shawn Kanungo offers eight lessons to help you become bolder in The Bold Ones. You become the expert. You get comfortable with the status it brings you.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Perhaps, but I’ll let you be the judge. I want to frame my thoughts on the topic of significance by beginning with an excerpt from my book “ Leadership Matters…The CEO Survival Manual “: “By the time you reach the CEO level you should be striving to move beyond success and towards significance.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

That’s not the way to lead. Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi wrote, “the fundamental role of a leader is to look for ways to shape the decades ahead, not just react to the present, and to help others accept the discomfort of disruptions to the status quo.”. Blog Post ). How did you react? Blog Post ). What helped?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Let me ask you a question – Have you become so efficient that you’ve rendered yourself ineffective? At an organizational level have you focused so much on process improvements and incremental gains that you’ve failed to recognize opportunity and innovate? Are you efficient or effective, or do you know?

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Next Level Blog

JUNE 14, 2022

It’s the approach you could sum up with the name of a way before my time TV sitcom, Father Knows Best. The changes around how and where work gets done that have taken root in the past two years are really kind of breath taking when you stop and think about it. What do you agree with? What do you take issue with?

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2024 curated just for you. Ask : Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life by Jeff Wetzler Ask leads to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships.

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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

MARCH 31, 2010

As the old saying goes “you only get one chance to make a first impression,&# and often times it is the perception of appearance that determines whether or not you are even afforded the opportunity to get up to bat. While they shouldn’t, the reality is that they most certainly do.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

While much has been written about what leaders are, today’s post will highlight eight areas that will help you quickly pinpoint what leaders are not. Put another way, not all leaders are created equal. Frequent readers of this blog can find a veritable plethora of tips on becoming a better and more effective leader.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Just before I began writing this article, I received an email from a blog subscriber we’ll call Jack. He was sending me a thank you. Do you know what? Still, other reminders might be to go out and exercise, spend a date night with your wife, or whatever else you need help remembering. We All Need Reminders.

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Next Level Blog

MAY 15, 2024

So, I put the word out on LinkedIn for input and ideas from fellow coaches on three common feedback challenges that I covered in the Coaching.com session I led: What are the most effective ways of delivering actionable and potentially transformative feedback? Deliver your feedback while the data points are still fresh and memorable.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As a leader, one of your most significant responsibilities is to support and guide your team towards success. However, there may come a time when some team members underperform, and addressing this situation is crucial for the overall productivity and morale of your team. Define clear steps, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

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Lead from Within

MAY 20, 2024

While it’s common to have differing opinions, disagreeing with your boss can be a delicate matter. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve guided individuals through such challenges, and in this blog post, I’ll share valuable insights on how to disagree with your boss while maintaining a positive working relationship.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 1, 2022

If you’re looking for ways to be a good boss, look no further! This blog post will discuss ways that you can become a great leader in your workplace. So how can you be a good boss? One of the best things you can do as a boss is to show your team members that you appreciate their hard work.

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Next Level Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

For my first post of 2024, I want to share with you how I intend to transform my annual Life GPS® planning tool into a decade spanning life roadmap. As I’ve written about before on this blog and in my books, the framework we use for that planning process is a one-page tool we developed called the Life GPS®.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence has transformed industries, improved efficiency, and provided innovative solutions, but it also brings along a set of ethical challenges that your company can’t survive without addressing. The sheer scale at which AI operates means that when issues do arise, their repercussions can be extensive.

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Decker Communication

MARCH 5, 2020

Asking for what you need is a critical skill for women in business. Everyone has times when they have to say “I need (this)”—and while you’re not always met with a “yes”, there are things you can do to influence the outcome you want. In the next week, ask for something you need without hesitation or hedging! You’re ready.

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Lead from Within

MAY 21, 2024

When leaders fail to define expectations clearly, they unknowingly pave the way for various pitfalls that can hinder both individual and organizational success. When leaders do not set clear expectations, trust can erode as team members question their leader’s competence and transparency.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 12, 2022

If you’re a leader who regularly communicates with your organization’s senior executives, it’s vital to your success and theirs that you communicate in terms of an ongoing narrative and not just give them the random episode of the day. Another way to frame it is, “We’re doing this so that this outcome happens.”.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

If you click on any business or leadership-related blog recently, you’ve probably bumped into the new leadership boogeyman: QUIET QUITTING. Quiet Quitting isn’t ghosting an employer by not showing up and quitting that way. Other sites define Quiet Quitting as: Quiet Quitting is setting boundaries at work.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

There are many different reasons why people set-up blogs today. Some people establish blogs as a way of facilitating their business website and driving more traffic to their online store. You can also monetise your blog. You can also monetise your blog.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

A hectic work schedule, increased responsibility, new technology, and the need to read and respond to a daily deluge of email and voicemail place huge demands on your work life. With all this pressure, you might feel as if your work is a prison that you can never escape. More and more keeps coming at you.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

A hectic work schedule, increased responsibility, new technology, and the need to read and respond to a daily deluge of email and voicemail place huge demands on your work life. With all this pressure, you might feel as if your work is a prison that you can never escape. More and more keeps coming at you.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 15, 2020

Having a blog as part of your business website is a brilliant way to help to connect with the customers that you have, and it also adds some strength to your business, and gives you some clout as a brand. Many businesses think that a blog can be something that is time-consuming. Great web hosting.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 5, 2024

Setting personal development goals is a powerful way for leaders to enhance their skills, mindset, and overall effectiveness. Here are 14 personal development goals that every leader should consider setting for themselves. Strive to understand your team’s perspectives, feelings, and needs.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 11, 2023

He was very clear, “If you want to grow further, you need to demonstrably contribute to topline growth or significantly increase your bottomline impact.” He was very clear, “If you want to grow further, you need to demonstrably contribute to topline growth or significantly increase your bottomline impact.”

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Lead from Within

APRIL 11, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore ten essential strategies that can help your organization establish an ideal hybrid work environment that fosters productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. Measure and Adapt: Continuously gather feedback from employees and assess the effectiveness of your hybrid work environment.

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Lead from Within

MAY 31, 2024

We’ll explore five proven ways to resolve conflicts within your team successfully and turn them into opportunities for growth. We’ll explore five proven ways to resolve conflicts within your team successfully and turn them into opportunities for growth. However, conflicts are not necessarily a bad thing.

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Next Level Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

How you start your day is predictive of how your day is going to end. And a consecutive series of good starts is predictive of not just how your year is going to start but also how it ends. At this time of the year, there’s all kind of advice about how to have your best year ever. How do you start?

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