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Stan Van Gundy: The Soft Stuff Is the Hard Stuff—Especially When Leading in the NBA

N2Growth Blog

Van Gundy is the epitome of self-awareness and authenticity. It starts with self-awareness, then comes empathy, then comes a strong connection, and then comes trust. He’s been practicing soft skills his entire career. And that’s the central point. He redefines empathy. And they respect him immensely for it.

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How Effective Are You at Using Your Power?

Lead Change Blog

For example, becoming an expert in strategic planning, leading change, building great teams, mentoring, career management, and business analytics will increase your power. Speak at conferences, write articles, and conduct seminars. Increase your self-awareness. Tips for gaining and using your expertise. Personal Power.

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How Important Is Coaching in Professional Development?

Leading Blog

A S A LIFELONG communication skills coach, I was asked recently by one of my colleagues how important individual coaching attention is for a person to learn and grow at any stage of their career. We often look right past our beautiful, natural gifts (and every one of us has them, although we haven’t all become aware of them).

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Highlights – 8 May

Chartered Management Institute

So said Sir Keir Starmer in a recent speech at the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers' (Usdaw) Annual Conference. You can also show that you’re helping to break down the barriers to a fulfilling career. Isabel Berwick , careers editor at the FT, shared her five tips on modern management. Book now – last chance!

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Make It, Don't Fake It

Leading Blog

Of all the business and career memes to gain popularity, few have compromised integrity in business, leadership, and personal success more than the expression “Fake it till you make it.” We can’t be surprised by this in a culture that encourages selective truth, self-promotion, and short-cuts. It is about becoming.

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Leadership: A Global Perspective

N2Growth Blog

We carefully planned our route based on a series of speaking events, conferences, and workshops that maximized our ability to gather as many diverse leaders in one location at the same time. Our journey continued to the United Kingdom, where we met our N2Growth EMEAA team conducting its annual corporate conference. Casablanca, Morocco.

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October 2020 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared Tips to Radiate Executive Presence on Video Conference Calls. Joel summarizes: “ As the world goes remote, it’s vital that you assert your executive presence on video conference calls. . ” Connect with Marcia on Twitter at @marciareynolds.