Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2024 curated just for you. He assesses its profound impact on business and education, using dozens of real-time examples of AI in action. No, it’s not a health or financial crisis; it’s a leadership crisis. Leaders aren’t born; they’re equipped!

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Modern Servant Leader

JUNE 16, 2014

Starbucks has been referred to as a servant leadership company. Now, the company is taking another huge step in continuing its servant leadership principles by offering free college education to their employees. ” “We have the lowest level of attrition of any company in our sector.”

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 13, 2018

We all know that companies compete fiercely to stay ahead of the technological curve. Unfortunately, it appears educational institutions are lagging behind. Accenture pro-actively engages with 16 non-profit partners, where employees are sent to teach skills the company is not otherwise finding. A win for the cities.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Leadership is about hope. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. When they converge, they’ll produce sea changes that sink companies and wash away entire industries overnight. It leads to short-term thinking.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the significance of gender diversity within corporate boards and leadership echelons has rightfully garnered widespread acclaim. Women’s unique experiences and insights spur creative solutions and strategies, propelling companies toward groundbreaking success.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 9, 2023

Despite investing heavily in education for their executives, many companies don’t see a good return on their investment. This is because traditional educators and businesses don’t often teach the vital skills necessary for success. I always encourage my clients to try something new.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 14, 2021

For nearly six decades Outward Bound USA’s education programs have shaped the lives of tens of thousands of participants. He shows how the same principles that bind people together in the natural world work just as well in cities, companies, and communities. Register for this free event here.

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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. Executives are expected to foresee industry trends, set long-term goals, and ensure the company's growth aligns with its vision. Here's how to bridge that gap: 1.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2023 curated just for you. Karl Moore takes a practical and down-to-earth approach to understanding what drives millennials and generation Z and how the education system they were brought up in has informed their worldview. Chan Kim and Renée A.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2020. The Grit Factor : Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World by Shannon Huffman Polson. Humility—a deep regard for the dignity of others—is the key, says distinguished leadership educator Marilyn Gist.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In this small Southern town, home to a Fortune 500 company, 30 Baptist churches and acres of cotton ?elds, Here are some leadership rules derived from how great teachers work. And I was there during what I’m convinced was the Golden Age of New York City public education. Here’s what it was about. “In The Dr. Baden Rule.

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Leading Blog

JULY 6, 2023

Tichy on the need to produce leaders at all levels: “Leadership is the whole game. No institution—religious, military, educational, political or business—can be great unless it has a great leader at the top who develops leaders at all levels of the organization. The goal is leaders at all levels who all teach and develop other leaders.”

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

T HE leadership question is top of mind for many people here in the United States and throughout the world. Responsive Leadership can be an antidote to failing leadership and the foundation for building and sustaining organizational trust and confidence. What is responsive leadership? The Big 4 Leadership Attributes.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Recently, the significance of gender diversity in corporate boardrooms and leadership has gained widespread recognition. Currently, women hold less than a third of director positions in public company boardrooms. Improved Decision-Making: Gender diversity in boards and leadership teams leads to more effective decision-making processes.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 9, 2017

Answers From Leadership Podcast 44 Derek Magill is a college dropout. In episode 44 of the Answers From Leadership Podcast, Derek and I discuss what the changing landscape of education looks like and what that looks like for organizations today. Listen To The Answers From Leadership Podcast. . Show Notes.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 16, 2019

Guest post from Tabitha Laser: What is leadership? Since joining the workforce more than 25 years ago, and serving as a leader for numerous organizations, it’s apparent that leadership means very different things to different people. This is the first in a series of leadership books she calls “The Deadly Practices.”.

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Leading Blog

MAY 24, 2018

That’s where servant leadership begins. This is a very different mindset from a power-leadership model. When Art Barter bought Datron World Communications in 2004, he was determined to create a servant leadership culture in his organization. In doing so the company went from $10 million in annual sales to $200 million today.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Our education has a huge impact on how we believe the world does and should work. To better understand the Millennial and Z generations, I believe it is helpful to look at their education and the underlying ideas that the education system taught them – that is, their Postmodern worldview. Mentor ( and reverse mentoring ).

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 28, 2020

A new project from MIT Governance Lab has tested the platform in an educational capacity. The project, undertaken by South African civic technology company Grassroots, is believed to be the first training course delivered entirely on WhatsApp. The course is designed to improve the leadership skills of community organizers.

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Mills Scofield

MAY 19, 2014

Education is learning languages: the languages of words, music, math, art, chemistry, biology, etc. Education is learning paradoxes … and oxymorons. So let me highlight an oxymoron that is damaging our kids’ education: Lifelong Learning and Gap Year. So let’s stop calling it a Gap Year. Will you join me?

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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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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

While a lot of attention remains on whether companies should adopt hybrid, in-office, or remote-first cultures, the main challenge leaders should focus on is creating a ‘stay’ culture. Many tech companies can hire en masse, but the focus now needs to be on what will make them stay. Consider what you’re doing to improve retention.

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CO2

JANUARY 10, 2024

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, effective leadership is more than a skill—it’s a catalyst for success. A prominent Fortune 500 company recognized this and embarked on a transformational journey to nurture its future leaders. The core of this initiative? ROI in coaching.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Guest post from Leo Bottary: Leadership lessons exist all around us, all the time. One of my favorite fictional characters provides a profound lesson in leadership in a wonderful book called The Offsite by Robert H. The groundskeeper, however, serves as the perfect metaphor for servant leadership.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 9, 2020

If you want to improve your chances of success, be honest with yourself and recognize the weaknesses in your business education and your business acumen, and seek help from a mentor or take courses to learn what you need to know. However, I do regret not finding a better balance.

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HR Digest

JULY 28, 2023

To attract and retain top talent , companies need to focus on employee branding as well. Employee branding is the perception of your company created by your employees and potential employees. It’s the image of your company as a workplace, shaped by your employees’ experiences and opinions.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In his book, Education is Freedom , author James W. Keyes recaps his learned business lessons for top management and CEOs at companies of all sizes. Forming strategic collaborations to rescue a dying company. Plus, Keyes states that Education Is Freedom provides the “what,” “why,” and “how” of learning. from 2007 to 2011.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the sector evolves and expands, companies increasingly turn to executive search firms like N2Growth to help them identify and recruit top talent for critical leadership roles. However, finding individuals with the right combination of technical knowledge and leadership experience can be a daunting task.

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Thin Difference

JUNE 29, 2019

This education-first approach to business is successful because it promotes a culture in which everyone is encouraged to learn, fail and further their skills for the benefit of the business. Why Being an Education-First Leader Matters. Be an Education-First Leader. Communicate Your Learning Goals from the Onset. Guest Post.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Leadership change carries a cost. Let’s explore some areas where the cost of leadership change is evident and essential. Cost Of Education. In many ways, these are the easier costs of education. Another cost of education is our experiences. While change is required to meet new requirements, change is not free.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 29, 2020

I recently had the privilege of speaking with Mehdi Tazi Chief Executive Officer at Beassur Marsh , a Morrocan based insurance brokerage during our global leadership tour. JH: In a recent international leadership survey, over 80% of CEOs answered that they do not have the talent to execute their current corporate strategy.

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Terry Starbucker

AUGUST 10, 2014

It was created out of a need to reduce what we called customer education service calls, which involved one of our technicians returning to a home a second time (after an initial installation), to teach a customer how to use the remote control and channel guide, or set up voice mail and/or e-mail. Leadership'

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

You might be wondering what that has to do with leadership. Had I been as diligent in learning about self-care as I was about leadership, I could have avoided becoming a heart statistic. Opportunities to live a life of purpose and an obligation (albeit a welcome one) to share, educate, and inspire. February is heart month.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Leadership Development Carnival! Leadership. Marcella Bremer of Leadership and Change Magazine provided Possibility-oriented Questions. Chris Edmonds of the Purposeful Culture Group contributed Culture Leadership Charge: Best. Susan Mazza of Random Acts of Leadership provided Have You Ever Felt Like a Fraud?

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The Empowered Buisness

MARCH 22, 2016

Yet, according to Bain and Company, only 10% succeed in achieving sustainable profitable growth. While growth is the life-blood of every business, at some point, your company will experience the double edge sword of growth. Either your company will grow faster than your internal capacity to handle it. Success Blind Spots .

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

There is lots of conflicting research about what really matters in the process to educate children. Education is not bringing forth from the core of the young the ability to learn and discern. We can and need to take part in the larger dialogue about education whether we have biological children or not.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Leadership plays a crucial role in shaping a company’s culture. A strong company culture can attract and retain top talent, increase productivity, and foster a positive work environment. However, developing a company culture that achieves these goals takes more than a few scattered initiatives.

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