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Leading Thoughts for November 23, 2023

Leading Blog

An inventory of what you are grateful for can help you recognize what you have that is positive and worth being grateful for.” Source: The Negativity Fast: Proven Techniques to Increase Positivity, Reduce Fear, and Boost Success II. Or negativity bias has us constantly looking for what is wrong.

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7 Common Phrases That Can Ruin Your Leadership Credibility

Lead from Within

Credibility is like a currency that never depreciates unless you do something to undercut its value. In my work as a leadership coach, I help my clients learn to identify and avoid phrases that erode their credibility. In leadership, it’s important to be decisive and reliable. The Leadership Gap. I’ll try.”

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Preview Thursday: Conversations Worth Having

Lead Change Blog

“The moment of questioning is also the moment of choice, which usually holds the greatest leverage for effective action and positive change.” Conversations have two dimensions: appreciative-depreciative and inquiry-statement. They stimulate meaningful engagement and fuel positive action. Depreciative Conversations.

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Beyond Recruitment: N2Growth’s COO Search Solutions Enhance Organizational Performance

N2Growth Blog

Utilizing a vast network and in-depth industry knowledge, the executive search team at N2Growth focuses on understanding the dynamics within leadership teams. This doubles down on efficiency by ensuring that the hired COO is optimally positioned for success and can swiftly make positive changes in organizational operations.

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quickpoint: He Can Who Thinks He Can

Leading Blog

Fear and doubt are countered by positive thoughts and a belief that we will succeed if we try. The majority of failures began to deteriorate by doubting or depreciating themselves, or by losing confidence in their own ability. As we act in spite of our doubts, we build the confidence to carry on. Confidence can morph into arrogance.

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Looking For Leadership

N2Growth Blog

News Flash – If you have to look for leadership it doesn’t exist…Today’s post is not going to sit well with many in the leadership profession, but then many of my posts seem to have that effect. In my opinion the practice of leadership identification is simply based upon flawed business logic, and it is make-work in the purest form.

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The ROLE of Emotional Intelligence in Effective Leadership Today

The Center For Leadership Studies

In this time of unrest and change, the role of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in leadership has emerged as the critical skill set for leaders. Having watched the corporate leadership landscape for over 25 years now, I am relieved to see EI getting the attention it deserves! But you can use your leadership to begin the healing process.