N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference. Putting political agendas and peer pressure aside (as great leaders do), leaders should not make their choices based upon public opinion. Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 16, 2023

” Neither For nor Against Apathy Elie Wiesel was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor. Once I found my life work and pursued career choices that really turned me on, my health miraculously improved. The post Is Your Leadership Creating an Energy Crisis?

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

No matter what industry or organizational structure—business, politics, nonprofit, religious, entertainment or sports—examples abound where leaders have violated their trusted role and experienced a public downfall. All leaders face adversity at some point in their careers.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 30, 2023

Dilenschneider : There are dozens of individuals from the world of politics, business and social services that could be profiled, including Nelson Mandela , Tony Blair and Mao Tse Tung. He immediately grasped the implication of combining the relatively new art form of lithography with political satire.

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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 21, 2023

Management Transformed Managing in a Marathon Crisis Management Transformed: Managing in a Marathon Crisis is a CMI research project exploring the extraordinary challenges and new ways of working that emerged in 2020. In August 2020, CMI polled nearly 2,300 senior leaders, managers and employees. But what do you think…?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

Learn about 3 lessons from the political realm that inform us on how leaders can successfully champion change initiatives in their organization. Your next promotion won’t happen until you “be the change” that those who have your career in their hands expect to see. Managing Through Career and Life Changes.

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 20, 2016

There’s a leadership crisis in American politics and business—a crisis that extends around the world. Source: “THE LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN: 10 Political Strategies to Win at Your Career and Propel Your Business to Victory.”. What’s the problem? We find the training and managing of leadership is broken.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Provide opportunities for skill and training development: Offer ongoing training and development opportunities for employees. Show courtesy to others: Lead by example by treating employees with courtesy and politeness. Show that you value their professional growth and contribute to building a culture of respect.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. We find ourselves amidst the challenges of living and working in a triple-threat world of a global pandemic, economic instability, and political unrest.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Dilenschneider : There are dozens of individuals from the world of politics, business and social services that could be profiled, including Nelson Mandela , Tony Blair and Mao Tse Tung. He immediately grasped the implication of combining the relatively new art form of lithography with political satire.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 1, 2020

Since the 2008 financial crisis created ructions in the labor market, there has been prolonged focus on the nature of work. New research tries to understand this situation in more detail, and to especially understand how young people feel about their career prospects in such an environment. A helpless situation. Treading water.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2012

Not someone or something else, but your thinking, your philosophy, your vision, your approach, your attitude, or your development. Few things can change the course of a project, career, company, category, or industry like successful efforts in innovation. We’ll also continue to find ourselves in a crisis of leadership.

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The Practical Leader

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

For many years I’ve been facilitating a 360 assessment and leadership development process for a deeply technical science/engineering association. We often discuss how very smart leaders with deep technical expertise frequently direct rather than develop others. Their team members call this micromanagement.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 11, 2022

For instance, when the EU introduced legislation to support Ukrainian refugees, they were provided with a non-bureaucratic one-year permit to allow states to respond rapidly to the enormous crisis. It seems inevitable that many will need, or want, to stay for longer than a year, but the prospects of doing so remain uncertain.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

If you are a regular reader of this blog and feel it has added value to your growth and development as a leader I would greatly appreciate your vote. I know all but one of the other nominees and would highly recommend any of them as a high quality source of leadership information.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Anyone paying attention to current events has recently witnessed that it doesn’t really matter whether you’re a politician, investment banker, CEO, or just an average citizen, when it comes to making a simple decision, managing a crisis, or attempting to exploit an opportunity, timing is everything. Thanks for sharing Peter.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

There are many so-called management gurus in today’s politically correct world who would take great exception to what I’m putting forth in today’s post. I strongly recommend to all business leaders that they learn to develop a command presence, and lead from a committed and passionate position of strength.

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Roundtable Talk

AUGUST 5, 2010

→ Political games in organizations: the ones other people play. Posted on August 5, 2010 by LeaderTalker | 2 Comments Recently we held a Peer Roundtable Exchange on the topic: Political Games in Organizations. Certainly, our group had countless examples of politics at play, and some insights/questions along the way.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 7, 2021

In their new book, The CEO Test: Master the Challenges that Make or Break All Leaders Adam Bryant, who has interviewed more than 600 leaders across his career in journalism and consulting, and Kevin Sharer, the former CEO of biotech giant Amgen, identify the seven key tests that determine whether leaders at all levels will succeed in their roles.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

While the emotional distress associated with gossip can be dealt with fairly easily, the political discord that can erupt in an organization can be nothing short of disastrous. Gossip destroys trust, undermines credibility, and is one of the greatest adversaries of a healthy corporate culture.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] Here are "9 Signs That Your Next Company Cares About Its Employees." " [link] [link] mikemyatt Thanks for the kind words as well as sharing the link Donna. offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from HBR.org.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Clearly the difference possessed by all great leaders is that they refine, develop and build from their foundation – they don’t ignore it or take it for granted. What we’re experiencing today is too much form over substance – leaders lacking in foundation, but replete with social/political savvy.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The class gap Of course, it should be said that Cornell research found that this belief in the importance of a good work ethic was shared across the political spectrum, but it’s also true that conservatives are more likely to believe that their successes are due to their own efforts and liberals to accept the role external forces played.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Thanks in advance… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] 2 Tweets 5/6/10: Top Talent Development Posts this Week 2 Tweets Managing Board Relations | N2Growth Blog By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Over the years I've met more than a few CEOs [.]

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

A leader’s message has a direct impact on their personal and corporate brand equity, how they manage a crisis, marketing initiatives, investor relations, press and public relations, team building and employee engagement, and virtually any other mission critical area of chief executive responsibility.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

In today’s post I’ll quickly examine the merits of developing your listening skills. Listen to those that confront you, challenge you, stretch you, and develop you. Organizations can no longer guarantee work and careers, even if they want to. Want to become a better leader? What say you? moravecglobal continue.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

As much as it may be politically incorrect to say so, it’s not nearly as much about the team, as it is the leader’s ability to assemble and lead the team. This normally occurs in crisis/emergency/volunteer situations – for an example of this please read Wally Bock’s excellent post yesterday. What say you???

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Do you say you believe that your people can develop, grow and have tremendous potential? Here are just some examples for you to consider: Do you say you care about your people, your organization and your Customers? How does your walk prove it? Do you say mistakes are important and necessary? How does your walk prove it?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help even out the uneven. Where there is disagreement there is an inherent potential for growth and development.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 5, 2011

Their staff is always polite, engaging, and sometimes even fun to interact with. Do you develop a ‘safe space’ where they can grow, relax, expand, and grow their business or career? I have a special place to stop off and hook into my email and network (free wi-fi). Unported License.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

I believe great leaders will mentor and coach subordinates for the purpose of identifying and developing other great leaders. In defense of the seagull though, I have seen many institutions and investors remove the founder diminish their capacity and position both in the company and equity, politics rearing it’s ugly head.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] It is possible to have both speed and planning so long as planning doesn't turn into "analysis paralysis." " Thanks for adding to the conversation Jennifer.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

As the importance of open and honest leadership continues to dominate the media spotlight, I find myself reflecting on how vital relationships are to building a positive working environment, and how important it is for all managers and leaders to develop this skill. Reserved your spot? She discussed the issue on LBC News with Martin Stanford.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Nowhere will you find a better model for servant leadership, vision casting, discipleship, good decisioning, discernment, self-leadership, intentional leadership, crisis management, character based leadership, etc. All great leaders develop a sense of their blind-spots and weaknesses as they mature. Thanks for stopping by Scott.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

I’m a huge advocate of refining initiatives that allow any level of talent to be developed to the maximum potential. Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. I’m just not a believer in attempting to label someone as a leader, and develop them as such when they are clearly not.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

New competitors arise, financial crises occur, political unrest and wars break out, regulations change and funding falls through. A servant leader makes clear their intent to listen to new ideas, encourage the development of others’ ideas and set clear expectations for execution of the best plans. The only constant is change.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2010

Now, to learn how those nurtured to be verbose can be retrained – particularly in politics! I agree with you that coming to the point as quickly as possible is a great idea. link] randysrules Very well presented, thank you! link] mikemyatt Interesting observation Randy…identifying the problem is often far easier than resolving it.

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