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Leaders: How do you say Hello?

N2Growth Blog

Hello is one of those words where a change in pitch changes definition. As a young Army leader, I frequently moved from one leadership position to another and searched for a way to forge strong bonds in a hurry. By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Follow me on Twitter @BrianLayer.

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My Best Blogs of 2011

In the CEO Afterlife

There has to be a break from day-to-day operations in the process. In this blog, I am not arguing against a clear definition of where a company is going and what sets it apart. Brand Managers inherit brands and manage existing franchises. Crisis Management: The Ultimate Test of a Leader [link].

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Workplace Gossip | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

The best definition I’ve found for gossip is: “Gossip is talking about a situation with somebody who is neither a part of the solution or a part of the problem.” 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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Six Easy Ways To Raise Capital For Your Business

Strategy Driven

You should definitely look for available options of personal financing if you are ready to take risks and comfortable with the potentially bad consequences. The bond between your loved ones is very strong, and even if you don’t have a very good business plan, you can still raise money from your family.

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Love and Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Social and societal stigmas are definitely in play when it comes to love and leadership. Leaders need to understand that compassion humanizes them, allows them to build stronger trust bonds, and engenders confidence and loyalty from peers and subordinates alike. The act of operating in the truest best interest of others is the issue.

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Building Partnerships

Marshall Goldsmith

Internal partnerships include direct reports, co-workers and managers. Traditional “bonds” between employees and organizations have changed. Managers of knowledge workers – people who know more about what they are doing than their mangers must be good partners. Partnering with managers.

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best? Accepting a person where they are, creates an bond of trust. As much as some don’t want to hear this, there is an “I&# in team because teams are comprised of individuals.

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