N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# While l ove and leadership are certainly two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence, I can assure you that rarely does great leadership exist without love being present and practiced. I think it’s a great question.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Leaders need to understand that being authentically humble humanizes them, allows them to build stronger trust bonds, and engenders confidence & loyalty from peers and subordinates alike. While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work.

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Leading with Trust

MAY 22, 2022

As Ken Blanchard and I point out in our new book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust , distrust is not the opposite of trust. Since the very nature of work is being redefined, it’s also redefining the nature of leadership. A New Model of Leadership is Needed.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 3, 2018

N EW TECHNOLOGIES are shifting the way we work and interact. Jobs are being eliminated, and industries are being disrupted as we try to come to grips with how this technology is changing us and how we can use it. There is so much in this book that will help you perform better in all of your communication.

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Skip Prichard

MARCH 3, 2021

Based on four years of global quantitative research, the book explores the tectonic shifts in consumer sentiment that have come about due to extreme technological immersion. This post Q&A with co-author Stephen Denny covers a number of key points from the book. We no longer trust traditionally trustworthy institutions.

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Coaching Tip

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Despite the diverse range of industries--business, sports, technology, finance, education, and the arts--each of these successful institutions share a common bond: they are world-class industry leaders and have repeatedly outperformed their competition. "At

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Skip Prichard

MAY 27, 2020

Dr. Eric George, a hand surgeon, shares the importance of human connection in his book We: Ditch the Me Mindset and Change the World. You open your book with a compelling overview of the essential role of hands. By simply shaking someone’s hand, you create or strengthen your bond with them. Social distancing is necessary.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Let me cut right to the chase – real leaders don’t participate in gossip, and likewise they don’t tolerate gossip from others. When you take part in gossip you do none of these things. In fact, gossip seriously undermines each one of the aforementioned success metrics by propagating inaccurate information.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

She arrives and is greeted with no books, no lesson plans, not enough desks, no technology, no school-wide systems, not even a schedule for the day. It is a subtle bond that makes a difference,” asserts Ms. (We are keeping her anonymous to protect the confidentiality of her class. Resilient or Ms. She accepts.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 25, 2016

This is the advice from the authors of the new book, Connect: How Companies Succeed By Engaging Radically With Society. The book is all about redefining three discredited works: Corporate Social Responsibility. Today, technology is making all business activity more transparent.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

He is one of my favorite leadership bloggers, and hopefully we’ll still be on speaking terms after this post. It is the responsibility of executive leadership to set the tone for great teamwork by putting forth a clearly articulated vision, and then aligning every aspect of strategic and tactical decisioning with said vision.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In fact, in most cases I actually prefer to have my thinking challenged – this doesn’t threaten me as a leader, it improves my leadership ability. 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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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Reading has a host of benefits for those who wish to occupy positions of leadership and develop into more relaxed, empathetic, and well-rounded people. For those interested in engaging classic literature, Wikipedia has a list of "The 100 Best Books of All Time," and Modern Library has picks for novels and nonfiction.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Reading has a host of benefits for those who wish to occupy positions of leadership and develop into more relaxed, empathetic, and well-rounded people. For those interested in engaging classic literature, Wikipedia has a list of "The 100 Best Books of All Time," and Modern Library has picks for novels and nonfiction.

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Tim Milburn

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Coupled with the idea of doing one’s very best ( def: of the highest quality, excellence, or standing ) we hope to demonstrate the connection between each person who shares the common bond of being a part of this unique community known as NNU ( Northwest Nazarene University ). Posted on October 8, 2010 In: Culture , Leadership Wow.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 28, 2015

The SEALs leadership recognized that technical excellence—better shooting and better shots—didn’t go nearly far enough in addressing the complex environments and demands that would be made upon sniper teams in wartime deployments in multiple theaters. This was a precarious time. The post-9/11 environment demanded it.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 1, 2012

What are the essential ingredients of inclusive leadership? Truly inclusive leadership entails not just talking with your people, but also letting them do much of the talking. In our new book, Talk, Inc. , Here, excerpted with slight modification from our book, is a story we call "Mothers of Inclusion.". * * *.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

Commitment - While technology is a natural accelerant helping to catalyze new opportunities and extend relationships, creating trust and influence will still take time. Don’t breach trust - you work far too hard to create a trust bond with your followers, so don’t blow it by not following through on your commitments.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Intrigued by technology and innovation, Achan took the initiative to develop two iPhone apps. And, as with Achan’s boss, they’re likely to see it as a positive indicator for leadership potential. How did he make this unusual career leap?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

link] mikemyatt Great insights Una – I not only agree that business is personal, but leaders who don't personalize business will never establish the trust bonds necessary for effective leadership. Thanks for sharing Una. link] mikemyatt Thanks for the comment and the link Sami – I'll be sure and read it later.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Technology can, of course, help to cement social ties, but only following an original personal experience. Flying is also a great opportunity to catch up on all the interesting and informative new books you’ve saved on your reading device. We have the technology, but we need the guidance and inspiration.”

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 5, 2014

This diversity reflects not only a deepening understanding of the connection between growth and customer satisfaction, but a much greater awareness of what marketing can do to help forge that bond. To hit P&L targets, for instance, the CMO at one technology company focused on shortening the sales cycle.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 29, 2011

Global leadership is much more complicated than leading people like you," says Mansour Javidan, the Director of the Global Mindset Institute at Thunderbird School of Global Management and author of " Making It Overseas." You can also use technology to begin "experiencing" the new culture while still at home. What the Experts Say.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

Besides tax-deferral, consider planning strategies that provide you with tax-free income in retirement, such as municipal bonds or Roth IRAs. In fact, now is an especially good time to consider tax diversification, especially in light of the 3.8%

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Thanks again for stopping by… sage9 I suppose I am in agreement with you – In fact that is probably what I do when strategically building culture through brand leadership – again –Thanks for this post! When an organization trusts its leadership good things tend to happen.

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