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Crafting Leadership Excellence: The N2Growth Approach to Executive Development

N2Growth Blog

Leaders have the responsibility and power to shape the course and outcome of their companies by influencing the organizational structure, culture, decision-making process, and employee performance. In the framework of N2Growth, Executive Development refers to this critical process of fostering leadership skills.

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What is Referent Power?

The Center For Leadership Studies

Referent power is defined by trust. It is, without question, the most important source of influence potential a leader can haveā€”and the most volatile. The post What is Referent Power? By its very nature, it is not something the leader can command of others, but rather something the leader earns on a case-by-case basis over time.

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Possible: How to Transform Any Conflict

Leading Blog

From his own experience dealing with eminent civil war, coal strikes, boardroom battles, Cold War nuclear tensions, and his own family feuds, Ury has developed a framework to help turn challenge into opportunity. The Circle of Possibility Ury has developed a model that can, over time, help us develop a mindset for navigating conflict.

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Leadership & Influence

N2Growth Blog

You cannot be a effective leader without influence. Let me make this as simple as I can – if you’re a leader, influence needs to be a competency. The key to developing influence is understanding that contacts and relationships are not synonymous. Donā€™t confuse a database with a sphere of influence.

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Why Influence Matters

N2Growth Blog

Leadership without influence – isn’t. In fact, understanding how to leverage the influence factor can make a defining difference in your ability to drive change, build cohesive teams, and to successfully implement strategic vision. In todayā€™s post Iā€™ll examine the often misunderstood value of influenceā€¦.

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Communicate Effectively to Influence and Lead

CoachStation

In recent years whilst coaching , I have developed a concept regarding the effectiveness of communication. Purpose influences action and improvement. Unfortunately, many managers do not develop this skill to the level required. Our goal is to develop the skill and capability to flex to level 3 and 4, where relevant.

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December Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the December Leadership Development Carnival! Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog submitted Five Communication Hurdles to Leadership Effectiveness and Influence. Joel shares: “Improving communication skills is one way to increase productivity in the workplace while growing your leadership and influence.