N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Importance of Effective Leadership in Nonprofits Effective leadership is vital for the success and sustainability of any organization – no less for nonprofit organizations. Strong leadership is invaluable to the success and impact of any organization, nonprofit or otherwise.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As a trusted advisor and expert in leadership development, I have witnessed first-hand how these services have transformed organizations into powerhouses of success. By encouraging individuals to develop their skills and challenge the status quo continuously, organizations can stay ahead of the curve and seize growth opportunities.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This is where business coaching and leadership development emerges as not just a support system, but a critical investment in the future of your company. It’s a journey where coaches, with their expertise and experience, help you navigate the complexities of business decisions, strategy formulation, and personal leadership development.

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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. Let’s Get Started.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Character is essential to leadership because it is the foundation that builds trust with followers. In today’s society, where individualism is highly valued, it’s important to remember the importance of character in leadership. The post Why Character Is So Essential In Leadership appeared first on Lolly Daskal.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Here are some reasons why every top leader needs a succession plan and what key elements should be included in a successful plan: The Importance of Continuity: The most effective leaders understand that continuity is essential for the long-term success of an organization. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 14, 2023

As a leader, it is essential to continually strive for improvement and avoid making mistakes that could jeopardize your leadership potential. Here are seven shocking mistakes that can kill your leadership potential: Lacking values: It is essential for a leader to have a clear set of values and to consistently live by them.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It leads to short-term thinking. 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. The result is that our beliefs get brittle long before our bones. And that feeds our approach in society at large.

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Experience to Lead

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re employed in a technology-first corporation, oversee operations in a retail chain or run a healthcare organization, every sector demands effective leadership. Even in situations where a person has been in leadership roles for years, the need to constantly be learning and upskilling never disappears.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Underpinning the philosophy of governance excellence is the knowledge that effective governance fosters trust, propelling an organization’s reputation and sustainable growth. The strength of governance can be significantly amplified with the employment of a dedicated leadership team.

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Leading Blog

MAY 15, 2023

From trusting yourself to building trust with the other party, trust itself improves long-term outcomes, relationships, and buy-in. For a long time, experts couldn’t agree on how to define trust, let alone how to build it. Managing your reputation is key. So always guard your reputation. What is trust, exactly?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Unveiling the Board’s Strategic Compass Towards Sustainable Growth Astute board governance is the linchpin for fostering an organization’s success and long-term viability. A proficient board is a guiding light, offering leadership and oversight to fuel the realization of organizational objectives.

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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. Let’s Get Started.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The ability to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and adapt to disruptions is a key factor in ensuring your organization’s long-term success. By anticipating what might happen, you can develop strategies and contingency plans to mitigate these risks. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Understanding the Importance of an Executive Director in an Organization’s Success An organization’s success can be influenced by the strategic leadership and guidance provided by its executive director. This individual plays a pivotal role in shaping the vision, mission, and overall direction of the organization.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

L EADERSHIP is a broad term, and it applies to those who you might not have a positive perception of — including mobsters. We discovered through a rigorous analysis applying 70 years of Nobel-prize winning economics that Mobsters have leadership teams and structures that enable their success despite continuous efforts to disrupt them.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Regular board evaluations and leadership assessments provide valuable insights into the board’s dynamics, functioning, and overall effectiveness. By conducting these assessments regularly, organizations can gain a deeper understanding of their board’s capabilities and identify areas for development and improvement.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 7, 2022

employees report being at least somewhat likely to leave their current employer for another with a reputation for investing in employee learning and development, according to a Harris Polls study and as called out in the new book, Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Seventy percent of U.S.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 3, 2024

While CEOs are often admired for their leadership, vision, and decision-making abilities, they are not immune to making mistakes. Successful CEOs understand that a happy and engaged workforce is essential for long-term success. Ethical leadership is not a choice but a responsibility for CEOs.

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Center for Creative Leadership

AUGUST 30, 2020

If you’re rating the strength of your network by the number of friends you have on social media, it’s time for a lesson in leadership networking. Leadership networking is about developing and using your networks in a way that builds relationships and strengthens alliances in service of your organization’s work and goals.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 17, 2019

O NE OF THE MOST significant ways a leader can impact their business is through the quality of their hiring, yet this is rarely listed as a critical leadership competency and often overlooked. If these are not defined, you cannot hire to them, and your people cannot develop toward them. Review your hiring process.

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CO2

JANUARY 4, 2024

Innovative Mindset : The city’s burgeoning reputation as an innovation hub ensures coaches are equipped with modern, forward-thinking business strategies. Community Connections : Their established local network opens doors for entrepreneurs in terms of partnerships and resources.

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CO2

JANUARY 4, 2024

Innovative Mindset : The city’s burgeoning reputation as an innovation hub ensures coaches are equipped with modern, forward-thinking business strategies. Community Connections : Their established local network opens doors for entrepreneurs in terms of partnerships and resources.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

For instance, the skills and competencies sought in top-level executives are evolving, focusing more on essential leadership traits (once called “soft skills” like empathy, adaptability, resilience, and emotional intelligence). Historically, financial leadership trumped people leadership.

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Center for Creative Leadership

JANUARY 7, 2020

Chances are, you spend at least some time thinking about your reputation at work. But have you ever thought about your personal leadership brand? Your leadership brand is the reputation you have for how you interact with others to get work done. 6 Ways to Start Strengthening Your Leadership Brand. Make 2 lists.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 13, 2010

Showing your humanity by admitting them and apologizing can help you develop better relationships with your followers Create an action plan and ask someone – mentor, friend, coach – to hold you accountable; meet with them regularly to discuss your progress and challenges. Developing Positive Leadership Habits (aspire-cs.com) [.]

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. But time has not diminished the importance of integrity as a leadership trait. Why is integrity such an important leadership trait? Long, assistant professor of Organizational Behavior at the Mason School of Business at the College of William & Mary.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 8, 2020

I’ve observed companies panicking and doing anything they can to manage short-term cash—and destroying hard-earned relationships at lightning speed. They are letting short-term financial objectives become the North Star in an effort to keep the lights on. Reputations that took years to build can be destroyed in two weeks.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 19, 2023

While healthcare leadership is of significant importance, what does it really mean? Leadership in Healthcare Healthcare leadership is about working with the staff to deliver desired outcomes for the organization and patients. Leadership makes or breaks an organization. Let’s find out.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 9, 2021

They call it the CEO test because the intensity and consequences of these challenges grow as you move into higher levels of leadership. They believe that “to succeed in a leadership role, you have to achieve a certain threshold level of proficiency in each of the skills” highlighted in these seven tests. Why is it important?”

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 8, 2020

Because they are more focused on customer engagement than just on the initial purchase, they are forced to develop agility and flexibility are core cultural strengths. You need a cushion of cash to allow you to focus on the long term. And you need leadership that has a longer time horizon so you can invest in relationships.

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Skip Prichard

APRIL 15, 2020

Can you make sense of this: Organizations worldwide spend $356 billion a year on leadership development efforts , yet 75% of organizations rate their leadership programs as being not very effective? Some startling leadership statistics: 75% of employees report their boss is the worst and most stressful part of their job.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

In today’ post I’ll share my thoughts on the value of learning to become a humble leader… It’s been said that life is a long lesson in humility. While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work. It was C.S.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 6, 2023

Establishing a wellbeing strategy, training leaders, and embedding wellbeing into the organizational DNA is vital for long-term success. Diminished Brand Reputation: Engaging in wellbeing washing can severely damage a company’s brand reputation. Leadership Buy-In: Creating a culture of wellbeing starts at the top.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 2, 2019

Guest post from Alexandra Levit: As a futurist, it’s my job to track the evolution of the 21st century organization, and as of late we’ve come upon new challenges in reputation management, intellectual property, and digital transformation and disruption. Your challenge as a leader? Applying for a new job?

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Lead from Within

JUNE 14, 2018

When people talk about leaving a legacy, they’re usually thinking in terms of what they can do at the end of their lives to make an impact. And the way to create a great leadership legacy is to carve your name on the hearts and etch it into the minds of others, creating the stories that will make up your legacy.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

It is your reputation 24/7, 365, and it never switches off. I raised their dilemma at a meeting of senior executive staff and advised them that, as they were seriously pursuing significant change, then part of their journey had to focus on brand and reputation. Are you hidebound by your organisation’s name?

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