Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2024 curated just for you. Businesses and society endorse busyness, overwork, and extreme commitment as the most valued traits in workers. Former Vice President of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A, Inc.,

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

When cultural change abounds, the irony I frequently observe is organisations engage in less leadership development, rather than more. High on leadership, low on resources. However, I remain unconvinced about how effectively organisations are investing in leadership development to meet today’s challenges.

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Mills Scofield

JUNE 19, 2023

I get to host an excerpt from Frank Sonnenberg’s new book, Leadership By Example.* In other words, what works better, obedience or commitment? That may ring true if being obedient is the same as being committed. The first four tactics below assume that obedience produces results, while the last three practices value commitment.)

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 30, 2024

In the competitive realm of business, reaching the C-suite represents not just a pinnacle of achievement but also a testament to one's leadership, vision, and dedication. Action: Start by developing your understanding of the business as a whole. Here's how to bridge that gap: 1.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

This White Paper is excerpted and adapted from Ultra Leadership: Go Beyond Usual and Ordinary to Engage Others and Lead Real Change (Giuliano, Lioncrest, 2016). The problem is leadership on autopilot. They are not willingly, enthusiastically, and repeatedly saying ‘yes’ when asked to contribute and participate. Where are we?

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JUNE 19, 2020

A participating leadership style is a low task behavior, high relationship behavior approach to leadership that helps followers solve problems. A leader who employs this style of leadership helps an individual to determine the next steps and is sharing the decision-making process. Praises the individual’s effort.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Welcome to the November 2016 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! As I was reviewing this month’s submissions to the Leadership Development Carnival, I was wishing we could all get together in a room to exchange these ideas more deeply and directly. Thank you all. Learn more about RLI here.

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 2, 2024

Here are 24 innovative leadership goals for the new year – including metrics to measure your progress…. Done right, they also bolster leadership development. Implement Mentoring Program: Develop a mentoring program for the company. Measurement: Percentage of participating employees.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

One key advantage is its flexibility, allowing leaders to participate in coaching sessions anywhere worldwide. By engaging in virtual executive coaching, leaders can maximize their time, focus on their development goals, and maintain productivity in demanding roles.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 20, 2016

This month’s festival gives tips about professional development for leaders. There are two ways to participate…either submit a blog post on the topic, or your 1-2 sentence answer to the question. There are two ways to participate…either submit a blog post on the topic, or your 1-2 sentence answer to the question.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 17, 2024

This proactive approach shows leadership potential and a vested interest in the company's success. Participate in workplace events and professional development opportunities. Attend company events and participate in cross-departmental projects. Share what you learn with your team to demonstrate thought leadership.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Leadership self-awareness is a critical skill for any leader to possess. It involves understanding your own strengths, weaknesses, values, and motivations, as well as how these factors impact your leadership style and effectiveness. Developing self-awareness can help you become a more authentic, effective, and influential leader.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 9, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I will share with you the vital steps every leader needs to ensure that their hires are the best-fit candidates who will ultimately contribute to the team’s growth. Leaders should hire individuals who are intrinsically motivated and committed to achieving results.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Evolving Landscape of Human Resources Leadership In this ever-changing business landscape, the role of human resources (HR) leadership continues to evolve and adapt to meet the demands of a dynamic workforce. Moreover, HR leaders must have a keen eye for emerging talent coupled with attracting and retaining top performers.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Welcome to the November 2016 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! As I was reviewing this month’s submissions to the Leadership Development Carnival, I was wishing we could all get together in a room to exchange these ideas more deeply and directly. Thank you all. Learn more about RLI here.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 4, 2013

This post was published in SmartBlog on Leadership last week: “ The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The chicken is involved; the pig is committed.” — Martina Navratilova. “ It’s easy for a “chicken” CEO to just pay lip service to leadership development. Practice what you preach.

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Experience to Lead

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Let’s explore why leadership development is important, as well as the benefits and challenges of effective leadership development. Immersing yourself in leadership opportunities won’t just make you a better leader, it will also encourage others to do the same.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 30, 2013

Guest post by Ken Kuzia: How do you get managers to buy into the fact that they need development? Mentors agree that you can rely on a certain level of resistance when it comes to identifying development opportunities. It’s difficult to get managers to accept that they need development, let alone continuous development.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 4, 2021

?. Nothing burns time, energy, and leadership credibility like wasted training. These mistakes compromise your ROI and participant experience. 1:48 – The first mistake that undermines your training (especially leadership training): lack of executive sponsorship. Three specific mistakes undermine training.

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CO2

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Rise of Coaching in Leadership Development The role of coaches in shaping successful leadership has been increasingly recognized in the modern corporate landscape. This significant growth highlights the evolving importance in developing effective leadership.

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2024

Navigating Leadership in a Diverse Industrial Landscape The Twin Cities, encompassing Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota, showcase a diverse array of industries from healthcare to technology, setting a dynamic stage for both leadership development in Minneapolis-St.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

They must have the necessary skills, experience, understanding, and commitment to the organization’s mission. While technical competencies and leadership acumen are essential in any executive role, nonprofits often require additional skills specific to their sector.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

The Transformation From Words to Actions Transitioning from voicing commitments to equality to taking demonstrable actions is a complex process. Vue, a cutting-edge executive search platform developed by N2Growth, is revolutionizing how organizations approach diversity and equal opportunities in their hiring processes.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 11, 2024

Effective leadership is essential for the success of any organization, and it’s a skill that anyone can develop. Recognizing their efforts not only boosts morale but also fosters loyalty and commitment. Lead by Example: Effective leadership begins with leading by example.

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Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 24, 2024

09 Action Speaks: Apply Advice You don’t have to do everything you were taught or told, but if you routinely ignore insights and advice, why are you both committing time to the relationship? Some organizations specialize in leadership development and mentoring programs. To close this gap, survey participants.

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Center for Creative Leadership

JULY 26, 2020

Bosses Can Make or Break the Effectiveness of Leadership Training. Is your direct report preparing to take part in a leadership development program? To better understand a supervisor’s impact on their participants’ success, we conducted 2 studies. Leaders have a greater impact on the teams they lead.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Humanizing Leadership Mentors. During the book writing process, I reflected on the multitude of individuals who graciously shared their time, words, wisdom, and encouragement with me along my personal leadership journey. How they showed up as leaders and how they engaged was critical to my leadership development.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

While not all leaders will develop their talents and abilities to the same level, all successful leaders more or less begin with the same foundation. Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. Leadership is a participation sport and never works well in absentia.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Guest post by Great Leadership monthly contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: Learning pairs are created to advance the learning of two employees. The great benefit to Learning Pairs is that the learning is inexpensive and both participants are learning during the process. Expectations of participating in the program.

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Center for Creative Leadership

APRIL 5, 2019

When I ask clients what kind of return they’re looking for from a leadership development initiative, it’s usually in terms of how the initiative can have a visible, measurable impact on the organization. Many factors drive the success of a leadership development initiative. Clarify why participants are in the program.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2020. Entrepreneurial Leadership : The Art of Launching New Ventures, Inspiring Others, and Running Stuff by Joel Peterson. Certain ideas about business leadership are held to be timeless, and certain characteristics of leaders?often

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This could be through showcasing these activities in internal communications or dedicating a day for employees to participate in community service. This sets the tone from the outset that the company is committed to its purpose and expects the same level of commitment from its employees.

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2024

Navigating Leadership in a Diverse Industrial Landscape The Twin Cities, encompassing Minneapolis and St. Paul, showcase a diverse array of industries from healthcare to technology, setting a dynamic stage for both leadership development in Minneapolis-St. Integrating Sustainability into Leadership Development in Minneapolis-St.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 15, 2019

Guest post from Royston Guest: Growing and developing is a two-way partnership between the individual and the business. If you are able to link your personal and professional growth to the organisation, you are more likely to stay and participate at a higher level through increased commitment and loyalty.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 8, 2024

Executive sponsors share the vision, rationale, and commitment. Leading by example, participating in training, and adopting new behaviors helps show commitment. Lead from within: Successful change leadership starts with understanding people’s needs and ends with sustained commitment and action.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Cary, NC – October 18, 2023 – The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), the global home of the Situational Leadership ® Model , announces the release of five new translations across four modalities for their best-in-class Situational Leadership ® Essentials program. Leadership is a universal language.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

While the concept of thought leadership is well established among individuals, it is less so among organizations, which is a gap a recent study from INSEAD attempts to plug. The researchers first gathered data on follower counts and company revenue to evaluate the link between opinion leadership and business success.

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