Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In countless cases, leaders have missed opportunities to tap into the enormous potential associated with the development of character to create innovation and excellence. Let’s take a look at the anatomy of character, how it establishes itself, and what leaders can do about it.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 22, 2023

In this blog, you will learn essential tips that can help you succeed financially. Set Goals and Have a Plan Setting clear financial goals is the first step toward achieving financial success. Set Goals and Have a Plan Setting clear financial goals is the first step toward achieving financial success.

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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. While this test is not as detailed as more comprehensive assessments, I have nonetheless found it to be fairly thorough. If you possess no competency whatsoever give yourself 0 points.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

In fact, there are some very bright people who believe you cannot become a good leader without developing a mastery for using the word no as evidenced by the following quote from Tony Blair: “The art of leadership is saying no , not saying yes.” Let me ask you a few simple questions: How do you feel when you’re told no?

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 18, 2020

I S YOUR CULTURE holding you back? Are the signals you are broadcasting as a leader, creating the culture you want—you need? Culture experts Jeff Grimshaw, Tanya Mann, Lynne Viscio, and Jennifer Landis say in Five Frequencies that to make a good culture great, leaders must deliberately transmit strong and steady signals.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If you want to lead effectively when you’re not in charge, here are four ways to do it: Set a good example: As the saying goes, “actions speak louder than words.” ” If you want to lead effectively when you’re not in charge, make sure you are setting a good example for others to follow.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Imagine you are a public works employee in a California city. . You locate the paint, drive to the site, and paint the curb to the prescribed specifications. Sweat drips down your face as you crouch into the uncomfortable position required to get the job done. Did your work make the city better than the way you found it?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Everyone knows you’re a lousy leader if you can’t make decisions. If you can’t make decisions, you can’t get things done. If you suffer from analysis paralysis, procrastination, timidity, a lack of courage or confidence, being indecisive, or being in over your head, there is trouble looming.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

It is a play on words underscoring how some feel about digital communication, the fragility of the human condition, and our fundamental need as humans to make meaning, and two core challenges to doing that. Remotely doing so adds to their burden. No plan ever survives intact its first encounter with people, so imperfect works!

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

If you’ve ever played a team sport like soccer or basketball, you quickly learn that while it is helpful to have an “all-star” player, the best teams leverage the talents of all their players on the field and elevate everyone’s game in order to consistently win. How are we going to work together to achieve our goals?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

So how do you find those top performers and disrupters that can take your organization to new heights? Internal recruiters do not have the tools or abilities to fill these critical leadership roles, their ‘open requisition’ stack is too full, and all roles get equal attention, whereas the most critical ones need a dedicated team.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

MARCH 9, 2021

Do you know folks who work long hours, but get little done? They spend more time complaining about their workload than actually doing the work. And when they’re not whining or complaining about their organization, they’re gossiping or criticizing what other people do (ugh). Do you possess a can-do attitude?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Putting political agendas and peer pressure aside (as great leaders do), leaders should not make their choices based upon public opinion. Rather they should benchmark their decisions against the question of “is it the right thing to do?” How sad is this? Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2021

R OBERT DILENSCHNEIDER looks at the lives of twenty-five accomplished men and women and asks what they were doing at around age 25 that led them to become the people they became in Nailing It: How History’s Awesome Twentysomethings Got It Together. Some didn’t even know that for them there was a path. Success is rarely a straight line.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 28, 2020

There might be many reasons why you don’t like your boss. Maybe you’re more capable than they are but they were promoted over you. Maybe there is a mismatch in ethics and values, or just differing work styles. Many people have trouble with their boss, so there will always be others whose experience you can learn from.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

No matter what industry or organizational structure—business, politics, nonprofit, religious, entertainment or sports—examples abound where leaders have violated their trusted role and experienced a public downfall. As a result, confidence in our leaders and the institutions they lead has diminished, sometimes to the point of no return.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Once you understand this key distinction, you can then adjust your communication approach to align with these traits, empowering you to be more persuasive with a variety of people. Moreover, the details of their motivational traits can help you make the most of this knowledge. What are motivational traits?

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Leading Blog

JUNE 11, 2021

I F YOU CAN LEARN from other’s mistakes, you have a better shot at success. If you are the sustainable advantage, be careful. If you are buying a business, make sure it’s not based on the last personality. “If Hire professionals with the expertise required for what you are trying to do.

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Lead from Within

JULY 13, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I have worked with many leaders on a variety of skills. Leading others is not necessarily difficult to do or learn, but leading well is crucial for achieving dynamic results. Lead with character: Strong character is essential for effective leadership. So, how can leaders lead with ease?

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Authors Jonathan Littman and Susanna Camp have categorized the nature of this mindset into ten types or faces in The Entrepreneur’s Faces. As if the changes in technology haven’t left many wondering what to do next, the reaction to the COVID-19 virus has left many leaders in a kind of limbo. The Awakening.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Every boss gives orders and assigns work. Their employees follow their directions and complete the work assigned to them within the parameters given. People willingly follow the directions from an effective leader, not only because they have to if they want a paycheck, but also because they want to.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 9, 2018

John Stoker of Dialogue Works contributed 10 Tips When Onboarding to a New Leadership Position. Linda recaps, “As a global community, we have learned some things this year. Business leaders have learned that ethical leadership transforms organizational metrics.” Follow Chris on Twitter at @scedmonds.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

George Santayana said, “Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.” This theory emphasizes the importance of leaders being humble, ethical, and compassionate, and places a strong emphasis on the leader’s role in developing and empowering their followers. Which of those theories do you agree with?

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 24, 2019

My father worked for United Airlines in a variety of executive positions, rising up to becoming the assistant to the president. Both Mom and Dad were part of the “Greatest Generation,” having survived the Great Depression (1929–39). How you introduce yourself is the start of how people experience you.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 3, 2018

Anne Perschel provided Lone Wolf Leader – Why You’ll Fire Him. Paul LaRue of The UPwards Leader provided Why You Need To Break Your Chain Of Command. Ken explains: “It’s the little things leaders do that make great things possible, especially in the face of adversity. Here’s why it needs to be replaced.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 22, 2014

I’m constantly amazed when working inside organizations that the names and examples of such people come up constantly in the conversation. Yet rather than being weeded out, they seem to survive and thrive in an institutional ethic that values by choosing short term greed over longer-term value and culture. LET ME ASK YOU A QUESTION.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 6, 2018

But if you’re not careful, it’s easy to report “fake news” based on real data points. Rebecca Elvy of Rebecca Elvy provided The Critical Leadership Skill Most Leaders Don’t Have. David writes: “One might be considered a strong communicator, but lack the other skills necessary to be a successful leader.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 5, 2017

Your students may be having trouble keeping their minds on the task at hand but they have to do more in less time. Wherever your summer plans are leading you, take a few moments with a refreshing drink and check out these great posts from our favorite leaders. Sometimes you have to know how to ‘manage up.’

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Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2019

A PEW RESEARCH CENTER study found that Americans are roughly twice as likely to express worry (72%) than enthusiasm about a future in which robots and computers are capable of doing many jobs that are currently done by humans. Of course, people have always worried that technology would take over their job. What Can We Do?

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Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The integrity and trust within work-culture is a term and theory that seems to be here to stay. Work-culture research studies, including the comprehensive research by Guiso, L., 2015), have unveiled the influence of corporate culture on organizational success. Sapienza, P., & Zingales, L.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 14, 2018

How do you become the best at what you do? How do you become an Apex Leader? Dodd has selected the 10 key practices that Apex Leaders have in common. What is required to be the best at what you do? Apex Leaders look for skill, work ethic and passion when building a team.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2018

He has worked on the staffs of NFL legends Al Davis, Bill Walsh, and Bill Belichick and with Nick Saban while with the Cleveland Browns. In Gridiron Genius , you will certainly get the inside scoop on the game of football, but it’s much more than that. Work ethic. Quarterbacks have to inspire. A winning way.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 10, 2011

I was skimming through headlines on my RSS feed this past weekend when a particular title caught my eye – it simply read: “ Situational Ethics.&# Have we really devolved to this level of thinking? Situational Ethics – Really? You cannot effectively serve those you lead if you fail to earn and keep their trust.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Asked to define what a great leader is, many people might say something like “Great leaders have integrity” or “Great leaders inspire people” or “Great leaders lead by service and setting the right example.”. Read through and ask yourself how you measure up. Great leaders are ethical and trustworthy. Great leaders are committed.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 5, 2013

For this month’s Carnival, I asked an all-star collection of leadership experts the following question: What is one piece of advice would you give to a new leader/manager? Don’t get intimidated by the intellectually “smart” people, who appear to have all the answers and who sometimes compromise their values. This list is a keeper!

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

This makes sense because the front end of every manager’s work is to set direction for achieving whatever he is accountable for. Numerous studies have shown that many CEOs who have failed had perfectly sound strategies. Numerous studies have shown that many CEOs who have failed had perfectly sound strategies.

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 29, 2013

In a fast-paced global society, we need a strong moral foundation. You’ve got to have an anchor already out there…if you don’t have a moral foundation, then the winds assaulting your integrity can blow you off course.” They are willing to do what is asked of others, no matter how difficult those expectations are.

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