Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Entrepreneur Liz Elting on fine is not fine: “This experience reinforced to me the importance of one-on-ones and taught me that as we grew, we needed to institute skip-level meetings so that our employees knew they were welcome to speak with their boss’s boss. Fine is not fine. Fine doesn’t help anyone grow or improve.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Culture Dilemma Employee engagement in American companies has hovered around 30 percent for 60 years. Large firms spend around $2,200 per employee per year on culture, yet only 30 percent of those efforts have a positive ROI. A shift to the everyday experiences of employees shifts the focus of what culture is in an organization.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

If your organization confuses loyalty and tenure there is trouble on the horizon…If your business rates tenure higher than performance as a measure for employee evaluation, it is time for you to consider updating your talent management practices and procedures. So, what’s wrong with tenure you ask?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

A person may, indeed, have the make-up, temperament, patience, and vision to lead, but without the right attitude, experience, approach, and training, that individual’s ‘knack’ for leadership doesn’t translate into real leadership.” NFL Offensive tackle Rayfield Wright on leading our youth: “Parents, teach your children well.

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Leading Blog

JULY 13, 2023

Tiffani Bova on the need to focus on input metrics to get at the source of problems: “When businesses realize they are falling short in delivering great employee and customer experiences, they tend to make the same mistake: they set out to fix the problems without really knowing why they are coming up in the first place.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Posted in Leadership Development I’m honored to host Dan McCarthy’sLeadership Development Blog Carnival this month. She deeply believes that most of the answers organizations and communities are seeking are lying dormant inside of their employees and customers waiting to be discovered. January ended with MLK Day.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 27, 2016

In many ways, there is no longer a need to make a compelling case for business blogging in 2016. After all, there are a myriad of statistics which support this practice, with businesses that commit to regular blogging known to generate 67% more leads than those that do not. Promote a reflective company culture through your blog.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Perhaps there is a ‘parent’ room; an ‘athlete’ room; an ‘employee,’ ‘entrepreneur,’ or ‘executive’ room; a ‘community member’ room, and so on. This way, when you experience a massive change or disorder event in one area of your life, in one room of your identity, you can step into other areas to gain your footing and stability.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

It’s one thing for employees to have a healthy respect for you, but quite another to be in fear of you. your employees won’t give you their best, and; 2.) As a leader, if you believe that instilling fear in your employees is a good thing, you may be a tyrannical bully, but you are certainly not an effective leader.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

The first step in combating unconscious bias in the workspace is encouraging open dialogues and enlightening workshops that help employees recognize and acknowledge their biases. This nurtures overall employee engagement and paves the way for innovation, creativity, and shared vision toward company goals.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

As the new CEO of United Airlines, Oscar Munoz on listening: “Perhaps it wasn’t as important that I proved to employees that I had all the answers to every problem. The only way to do that was to speak honestly about where I came from, how I was raised, and the values my experiences in life had instilled in me.”

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

but the reality is that most companies absolutely miss the boat in harnessing the true power of CRM which is improving the customer experience. I believe it is the experience (or promise thereof) that creates and sustains a relationship.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Perhaps most importantly for leaders, good conflict resolution ability equals good employee retention. Case in point…have you ever witnessed an employee throw a fit of rage and resign their position in the heat of the moment? This is such a common problem for executives that I coach.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Exploring the S Curve of Employee Growth. In this week’s Asking for a Friend, I speak with Whitney Johnson, author of Smart Growth, about how to support your team along the S curve of employee growth. The S Curve of Employee Growth. When I started my Let’s Grow Leaders blog on Sunday morning. Is it achievable?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Frequent readers of this blog can find a veritable plethora of tips on becoming a better and more effective leader. Leave a comment and share your insights with others… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] LaSSar2000 Blog » Blog Archive » 8 Traits of Ineffective Leaders | N2Growth Blog [.]

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

My experience is that bonuses are absolutely effective given this caveat: they must be structured and implemented properly. I believe that it can actually be both, but that decision lies solely with the employer, and is not really up to the employee no matter how much they might feel it is.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

In the face of all this complexity, there are four basic behaviors that leaders can adopt that will drastically improve their leadership and, by extension, the experience of those they lead. In business, this often looks like keeping employees busy. Ironically, the busier employees are, often, the slower their baton moves.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Additionally, the CPO works towards enhancing employee training and development programs to effectively nurture talent and equip employees with the necessary skills to excel in their roles. They focus on enhancing employee training and development programs to nurture talent and improve skills.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

By partnering with executive search firms, organizations operating in the life sciences industry tap into a vast network of experienced professionals with the necessary expertise to excel in these demanding roles and professionals with deep experience identifying and assessing that talent.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

How would your shareholders and employees feel about your decision? I'm reminded of a blog post I wrote last year about the decision making processes in a trivia contest! The best leadership training I ever received came from my time and experience in the military. What would your family think of your decision?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Case in point…have you ever witnessed an employee throw a fit of rage and resign their position in the heat of the moment? link] Sai Bharadwaj Good to know you & this blog. link] Tweets that mention Emotional Control | N2Growth Blog — Topsy.com [.] link] Taariq Lewis Hi Mike: As always, a great blog.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Billions, and even trillions, are at stake—and the fates of tens of thousands of employees often hang in the balance. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). The Crux : How Leaders Become Strategists by Richard P.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Blog Post ) The Creative Act : A Way of Being by Rick Rubin (Penguin Press, 2023) Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. In the book, you'll explore how leaders, at every level, can build a workplace culture that drives organizational excellence and unleashes the full potential of every employee.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Blog Post ). What has emerged from these conversations is that while everyone’s experiences under pressure are unique, pressure follows patterns and develops in predictable ways. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). How did you react? He has been held at gunpoint and threatened with execution.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

The Real Purpose of Eye Contact by @DrNickMorgan Public Words What Is The One Surprising Secret Of Retaining Great Employees? by @LaRaeQuy LISTEN TO: @jamesstrock interviews Derek Leebaert author of Unlikely Heroes: Franklin Roosevelt, His Four Lieutenants, and the World They Made Great insights!

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

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. Over the years I have had clients, employees, vendors, suppliers, partners, etc.,

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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. When you get down to brass tacks, all business boils down to people (employees, customers, partners, investors, vendors, etc.), It’s what I call a “ Game Changer. ”

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

I even found a few blogs espousing the mantra of “Culture Trumps Strategy.&# Could this just be an issue of semantics? I certainly know from experience (started my third business last September) that the idea and impetuous started with what was my culture – my thinking, turned into action. Am I right in this assumption?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

It has been my consistent experience that talent is one of the most often discussed, and least effectively actioned issues at executive leadership meetings. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Don’t hype…stop complaining…fix the problem. All Rights Reserved

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 31, 2011

I began blogging about leadership, strategy, marketing and life last February. Frankly, I wasn’t sure whether I could maintain the pace of one blog per week. But as the year closes, I realize that I’ve posted 54 blogs. My fascination isn’t my productivity; rather, it is the source of the idea.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Michael Hyatt : It has given me more direct access to my employees, my customers, and the media. However, if it is granted too early, without sufficient experience, it can be disastrous. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Bridget Haymond I am a huge fan and read Michael's blog regularly! It all starts in my head.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 17, 2010

The number of books, blogs, tweets, videos, webcasts, podcasts, etc., The good news is that if you follow someone on twitter, or read his or her blog regularly, you can usually get a feel for what the person is really about. link] mikemyatt Hi Carla: You are spot on that there is no substitute for practical, in the trenches experience.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

I decided that rather than use an off the shelf presentation that I’d crowdsource the topic for my video from comments submitted via the blog. Too often, people are either promoted or end up in the top position without the training, experience, and character that allow for effective management and strategic vision.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I think his comments about what business leaders can learn about employee motivation from non-profits is priceless, and his candor about recognizing and dealing with his weaknesses through intentional self-leadership is truly refreshing. His hard work and diligence is evident in both his commitment and the success of his ministry.

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leaderCommunicator

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Welcome to my weekly round-up of the best-of-the-best recent leadership and communication blog posts I've seen over the past week. Flexibility will remain at the top of the list. “ The COVID-19 pandemic, an economic recession and calls for social justice prompted many companies to begin workplace transformations in 2020.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

That humility boosts employee engagement and morale. link] haig10 Thanks Mike for this subject and a lot of the other blogs. Help is all we need and that's the reason we have mentors and counselors to help us along the way with their experience and the ability to look at situations through wisdom and advise sincerely.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

In a world where customers can easily take their business elsewhere, it’s more important than ever to focus on providing excellent customer experiences. According to a study by Walker, “customers who have had a bad experience are 61% more likely to defect to a competitor.” ” That’s a huge number!

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