N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2020

I have seen examples in multinational enterprises, where the appointment of a new CEO resulted in a change of atmosphere within a few weeks. This phenomenon happened not just to the people working closely with the CEO, but also with people who had never even met the new CEO. However, this is only partly true.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The thread that runs through his career is the entrepreneurial mindset. Simply put, I believe that entrepreneurial is a mindset—a way of thinking—and leadership is a way of acting. Entrepreneurial leadership, then, describes the way such a leader behaves. He focused on the personal characteristics of the leader. “Of

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

R OBERT IGER has worked for the same company for forty-five years: twenty-two of them at ABC, and another twenty-three at Disney, after Disney acquired ABC in 1995—the last fourteen of those years, as the CEO of Disney. Iger writes of the key mentors in his career and his relationship with Steve Jobs, George Lucas, and Michael Eisner.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Drawing on her twenty-year career as an advisor to the C-Suite, Davey shares real-world examples and practical tools you and your team can use to handle even the most contentious conflicts as allies?instead Maxwell (HarperCollins Leadership, 2019) In Leadershift , John C. instead of adversaries. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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Miles Anthony Smith

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Do Leadership Books Really Help Advance Your Life and Career? There's a sea of poor advice to wade through looking for those leadership pearls of wisdom , especially with the popularity of blogging and the ease of self-publishing. Leadership books aren't a magic cure-all that turns you into a great leader overnight.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

Figuring out how to inject energy and passion back into the workplace and work will be key. Shanelle Reese, Chief People Officer, Wonderschool The Talent Turnaround 2023 witnessed a seismic shift in the tech landscape, with unprecedented levels of turnover fueled by layoffs, career changes, and a resurgent job market.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

But often, these top-tier executives don’t know where to go to achieve this critical perspective and guidance at this stage in their careers. Still, it has taken many different forms, and today, not all executive or leadership coaching is created equal. How is that possible?

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Here's the complete 8/28 press release: New PDI Ninth House Pulse on Leaders research pinpoints personality traits that can both help and hinder one’s advancement through leadership levels, and uncovers stark differences between key traits for business unit leaders and CEOs. senior vice president, Leadership Research, PDI Ninth House.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 1, 2021

The book is, The CEO Test , written by Adam Bryant and Kevin Sharer. You’ll learn what truly matters to be a successful leader and you’ll discover a clear roadmap for succeeding in these seven critical challenges – the CEO test : Can you develop a simple plan for your strategy? Can you master the inner game of leadership?

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 1, 2014

I am honored to host the December installment of the Leadership Development Carnival, a collection of helpful leadership advice from top bloggers. This month’s carnival doesn’t adhere to any particular theme, but rather features content on a variety of leadership topics and issues. Leadership Skills. Neal Burgis, Ph.D.

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Adapted, and reprinted with permission from Career Press, an imprint of Red Wheel/Weiser. Where Managerial Leadership Begins. Numerous studies have shown that many CEOs who have failed had perfectly sound strategies. This is the backdrop for understanding the purpose and role of managerial leadership: setting direction (i.e.,

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 1, 2014

Fortunately, you don’t have to experience every leadership mistake personally in order to grow your skills. Experienced leaders changing roles, consider the outsider CEO trend. For example, IBM hired Lou Gerstner as CEO in 1990s rather than promoting from within. You have less energy to think about strategy.

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Career Advancement

MARCH 16, 2020

Trying to balance everything, she felt terrified of failing and leaving her boss with the impression that she just wasn’t leadership material. Transcend your limitations to engage in visionary thinking, asking yourself these questions: “What ideas would I implement if I were CEO of this company?”.

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 1, 2018

For the last 20 years, and all around the world, we CEOs have invested untold millions into the question: “What does it take to have an engaged workplace culture?” It’s more than simply clumsy leadership. How to Be a Soul-Sucking CEO. I have to admit it. I am, frankly, quite baffled. It’s a breach of promise.

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Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Every Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is "on the stage" the majority of his or her work life but needs pre-performance quiet and confidential time to be creative, bounce their ideas off someone in a safe environment, and explore the unintended consequences of their future actions. CEO Schmidt asked himself, "Am I doing something wrong?"

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 7, 2020

Welcome to the January Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Jim Taggart of Changing Winds shared Creating Your Leadership Footprint through the Practice of LESS is MORE.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 26, 2021

And, ultimately we were able to work together as we brought a leadership development program to her company. I’m super excited to put those things into practice and to continue to grow my leadership skills as a result. The final of five interviews for my first role at my current company was with the CEO and co-founder.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 7, 2020

Welcome to the April 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Paula Kiger of Big Green Pen shared Overcome social distance with empathy in leadership.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 7, 2017

Welcome to the August 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric, said, “When you were made a leader, you weren’t given a crown; you were given the responsibility to bring out the best in others.” Cy Wakeman of Reality-Based Leadership provided Stuck With a Bad Leader?

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The Practical Leader

JUNE 30, 2021

Early in my career, I worked in a company with an inspiring and passionate CEO. Fortunately, that’s only been a few times in my career. Fortunately, that’s only been a few times in my career. I’ve put years of long hours into my career without really working. ” Love that concept!

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 1, 2017

Welcome to the May 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Anne Perschel of Germane Coaching and Consulting provided 8 Steps to Avoid Flipping Your Lid in Challenging Leadership Situations. Chris Edmonds of the Purposeful Culture Group contributed Culture Leadership Change: Drive Your Desired Culture.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Offices should be designed to maximize energy and interactions , not for isolation and status. It reminds us of our favorite quote from Jim Barksdale, erstwhile CEO of Netscape: “If we have data, let’s look at data. Leadership requires passion. It’s about how Google goes about doing what it does do—day to day. Five Lessons'

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LDRLB

JUNE 12, 2013

These seven questions can help you figure out whether a CEO candidate is truly right for the job. Does the CEO view his position as his right or his privilege? I approach my role as CEO as one of privilege, responsibility and stewardship. Is the CEO shareholder or stakeholder value-creation driven?

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

In many organizations, authority-based leadership is waning. Through my work with business leaders from CEOs to first-line managers, it has become clear that many people with strong technical prowess and powerful business acumen have unintentionally misunderstood an unwritten but essential aspect of their job.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 9, 2023

Early in my career, I worked in a company led by an inspiring and emotionally intelligent CEO. Fortunately, that’s only been a few times in my career. I’ve put decades of long hours into my career without really working. ” To be effective energy leaders, our work can’t be work.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 22, 2021

CEOs who take command of a company also forge intense bonds, even if they are not the actual founder. The leader’s curse is a condition that can be very dangerous to the financial health of your company, your competitive edge, culture, and professional career. Am I still having fun, and do I have the energy for it?

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

This is a basic truth I learned early on in my business career, and it has sustained me throughout a succession of leadership roles — right up to my present work as an executive coach. In my dual role as President/CEO and first sales representative, my goal was to generate revenue one customer at a time. Celebrate Now!

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 15, 2014

Guest post by Great Leadership monthly contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: Several years ago I was working with a business owner who had become stuck because of the way the company structure was set up. These are the things that demotivate you, decrease your energy level, and disengage you from your work.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 18, 2015

The following is a guest piece by CEO Ben Decker. At the CEO level, these white lies run rampant. After years of working with business leaders, the fact is most CEOs are not inspiring. After years of working with business leaders, the fact is most CEOs are not inspiring. In fact, this is the #1 area for CEOs to improve.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MARCH 25, 2013

I first became aware of Les Hayman in July 2012 when I read his excellent guest post for Gurprriet Siingh – “ Transforming HR – How a CEO did it.” You’ll find much practical advice, whether you are a CEO or desire to be a better leader at any level. ” Les was uniquely qualified to write this post.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

The achievement of current goals and objectives free up the time & create the resources to move on to bigger and better things…Trying to do too many things at once will impede progress, dilute effort & energy, add to chaos and lead to burn-out. Bottom line…success equals focus.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 6, 2021

The book, Step Up , shows readers how to step up to the plate during six critical leadership moments. The book's two authors awhile back shared these insights with me: A Conversation with Henry Evans and Colm Foster, authors of Step Up What is a “leadership moment”? What are common misconceptions about leadership? In short, yes.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 Do You Have A Career “Plan B&# ? It’s that time of your career when you realize that it’s time to change, to make a move, to take ACTION. Keep Alert.

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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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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

In an in-depth conversation with The HR Digest, Lisa Chang, the Global Chief People Officer at The Coca-Cola Company, reflects on pivotal moments that shaped her career trajectory. However, within a year, the CEO offered me the position of head of HR. This dilemma forced me to evaluate my career path and what mattered most.

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General Leadership

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Whether the leader grew-up in the organization or was transplanted into a new ecosystem, they can utilize sound leadership principles to guide the organization to success. The difference is the time it takes to build a framework upon which to hang those leadership principles in an unfamiliar organization.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Verge obtained an internal memo that was sent out to employees by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, informing the team about the decision to cut down on the team. It’s an incredibly hard day and my energy and support will be focused on all those amazing individuals impacted – this is in no way a reflection… — Mike Ybarra ?

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