Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2014

We recently published an Aha Amplifier social media enabled eBook called Bryan Kramer & Leadtail On The Influencers Behind The Brands We Love that we’re very excited about. Who and what influences them, and what can others learn from them? What type of influencer are you? How do they engage on social media as humans?

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 10, 2022

Despite the stereotype that creativity is the preserve of the lone genius, it is increasingly a collaborative affair. Recent research from INSEAD explores how leaders can do a better job by challenging the notion that creativity is driven from below and instead arguing that the best results tend to be when the leader drives things.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

So what is your role in influencing creativity and innovation in others? So what is your role in influencing creativity and innovation in others? We know it isn’t enough to simply add creativity to a list of values your organization espouses or to bring in consultants who get staff keyed up about innovating.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Therefore, the key lies in leveraging technology and traditional HR acumen to formulate and execute an efficient leadership planning strategy. An inclusive succession plan enriches the work culture, improves decision-making, and fosters creativity, making organizations more agile in the volatile business environment.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

By collaborating closely with senior management on strategic initiatives, such a board offers a unique viewpoint that can significantly influence the company’s direction. Avoiding bureaucratic entanglements allows these young advisors to freely express their creativity and innovative ideas.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Today’s COO wears many hats and is instrumental in executing corporate strategy, fostering innovation, driving technological integration, and steering the company toward its goals with insightful leadership. This variety necessitates the presence of a leadership team that mirrors this diversity.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 13, 2021

If there’s one topic that’s a common denominator in many of the conversations I’ve had with senior executives over the past few months, it’s how to handle the issue of employees returning to the office. They have time for hobbies and other pursuits that make them more creative and happier people.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

The evolution of new technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly influenced consumer habits worldwide, consumers are becoming more demanding, and companies are working on efficiencies to offset the negative impact of inflation on their P&Ls. CPG leaders must be comfortable thinking digitally, creatively, and on their feet.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

an executive hears a presentation and immediately responds with questions, concerns, critiques and challenges, without a pause to consider the depth and breadth of work entailed, the long hours, and the creative thinking. Your leadership work shifts from force to invitation, from control to influence, from fear to gratitude.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 26, 2023

How you respond to ideas will influence how you’re perceived Imagine this. But you’re closer to the situation and you can easily see 3 major obstacles to executing that plan. One of the big culprits that leads to a negative Eeyore leadership style, is HOW YOU RESPOND TO IDEAS. What do you do?

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Skip Prichard

MARCH 24, 2022

Executive coach Emily Bermes is focused on one thing: helping new-to-role executives succeed. This is important because more than 50% of new executives fail within 18 months. In her new book, Bombproof: A Field Proven Guide for the New-to-Role Executive , she provides the advice new executives crave to beat the grim statistics.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2019

Demonstrate some creativity and persistence – and for starters, consider the first thing the reader will see in their inbox: the subject line of the email. The post The Art of Following Up for Executives appeared first on N2Growth. And it resulted in their rise to the top of the list. Solutions are what get people hired.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

MAY 29, 2013

Take a look at the new book by this author, Quiet Influence: The Introvert’s Guide to Making a Difference (Berrett-Koehler, April 2013); I find myself pumping my fist and saying “yes!” Quiet influencers like these professionals begin their influencing journey where they think and recharge best: in quiet.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 22, 2014

So, with that said, an introduction to the language of Performance Driven Execution is important because it is based on and uses six simple words to support a process transformation initiative and a new way to play to increase organizational performance and leadership across an organization’s culture. OrgSx (to get it done, execution).

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Leading with laughter and positivity significantly influences one’s leadership style and team morale. Thank you to our Guests Steve Cody is chief executive officer of Peppercomm , a strategic communications agency he named in honor of his late Black Lab, Pepper.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

View his books and FREE articles at his Executive Coaching Services website. You can also subscribe to his Executive Leadership newsletter and receive the FREE e-book, 40 Proven Strategies to Get Promoted Now!” ” How can you influence downward to your employees, staff and the people you supervise?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

Reduced Innovation and Creativity A failure to address cross-cultural leadership challenges stifles the creative potential of a team. That attitude limits your creativity and automatically puts you in opposition to your team. Occasionally, invite other leaders or executives to share their stories and examples.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

These are ingrained prejudices that we may not even be aware we harbor, yet they significantly influence our interactions, judgments, and decisions. This nurtures overall employee engagement and paves the way for innovation, creativity, and shared vision toward company goals.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI), the role of leaders is undergoing a transformation. Balancing Automation and Human Skill: AI can handle routine tasks, but the human element remains irreplaceable in creative and complex problem-solving. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Impact of False Urgency: False urgency exerts a profound influence with far-reaching consequences. It can lead to stress and burnout among team members, stifle creativity, and obstruct meaningful progress. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Effective leadership in academia, especially in a business school context, extends far beyond the internal stakeholders – influencing the school’s reputation and ability to attract top-notch faculty, students, and industry partners.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A thriving corporate culture is the bedrock of an organization’s success, influencing everything from employee engagement to business outcomes. A revitalized culture fosters a growth mindset, encourages creativity, and rewards innovation. However, even the most robust cultures can benefit from a periodic reset.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Leaders are individuals who hold a great deal of influence and their actions can have a significant impact on those around them. This attitude of knowing it all will end up stifling all leadership creativity and innovation needed to succeed. Therefore, it is always important to take stock of your leadership abilities.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

It takes a unique mindset to execute them. . Lastly, Bitclout is the first social media platform built on blockchain technology, paving the way for influence monetization. . Creativity is thinking up new things. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are breaking through in the art world, making a solid mark for digital art.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In my work as an executive coach, I provide my clients with seven smart steps for developing new leaders: Get to know your up-and-coming people. Challenges reveal their capabilities and capacities while building critical thinking skills and creativity. Many leaders ignore this important element. Give them wider exposure.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 22, 2011

Here is a simple creative exercise to use personally or before you next team creative challenge. The post talks about NASA inviting major aircraft manufacturers to submit designs for the future. The best part of the short post I referred you to is the pictures of the initial designs.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2018

No, those fresh, once-in-a-lifetime ideas are examples of pure and raw creativity. Innovation, then, is less about having original ideas than it is about being able to execute those ideas. One could, perhaps, cite these influences as dings against Ford’s and Spielberg’s creativity.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

On this 2-year anniversary of Alison’s book take some time to watch this replay of her discussion with Weaving Influence CEO, Becky Robinson. You will learn how to: deliver business execution, evaluate your company’s and team’s current capacity for growth, prevent the extremes of burning out or being left behind, and.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

But of course, the nature of the problem or opportunity influences the size of the team. Team members have the expertise, motivation, and resources to execute their assigned roles and responsibilities at the highest level. Having the right mix of people will produce ideas that are creative, cost-effective, and practical.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

There are two important things you should know about this book right away: This book is written by a good writer who has been an executive in a Fortune 500 company; so, it is not only well written, but it’s readable and practical. Called the Situation Solutions Guide, it is like having an executive coach always at your side.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 26, 2022

What they do need is to align people around what matters and execute with urgency and intensity every day ,” explains Slootman. The bottom line is that great execution can make a moderately successful strategy go a long way, but poor execution will fail even the most brilliant strategy.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Indeed, there is often a premium on those executives who are able to go against the grain and exhibit innovative approaches. New research from Rice University suggests that we might be able to tell whether an executive is likely to exhibit such behaviors by something as straightforward as their name. ” Unlikely influence. .

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CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whether you are an aspiring leader or an established executive, this guide offers deep insights and practical advice to refine the leadership skills vital for thriving in the 21st-century corporate landscape. Influencing Behavior Change : The essence of leadership lies in the ability to influence and inspire.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

Thinking in New Boxes : A New Paradigm for Business Creativity by Luc de Brabandere and Alan Iny. The Firm : The Story of McKinsey and Its Secret Influence on American Business by Duff McDonald. Beyond the Idea : How to Execute Innovation in Any Organization by Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Leaders are in a position to influence how we think about the relationship between empathy and industry. Among the benefits that come to empathetic leaders, whether they are entrepreneurs or c-suite executives, are the following: Empathy is a catalyst for entrepreneurship or innovation. This is an interesting proposition.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Here are a selection of tweets from September 2018 that you might have missed: Empathy and creative thinking are valuable skills in the workplace, but they’re hard to teach by @Lyndagratton Frustrated or Focused - Leadership Tips for Managing Emotions by @davidmdye. Teaching An Executive New Tricks by @JohnBaldoni.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

It can help you gain remarkable clarity and give you the mental space to finally execute on ideas you’ve been sidelining. As a leader, you have the power and influence to help your team members develop new habits that can make them more productive. Yes, I know that will feel awkward at first. Encourage your team to pause.

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