Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 27, 2024

“Agree to disagree” is dismissive, shuts down collaboration, and prevents meaningful solutions. Faced with conflict at work, you might think “let’s agree to disagree” is an easy way to move on from the conversation. The words seem peaceful and hint at mutual respect. But in actual use, they aren’t peaceful, or helpful, at all. The phrase implies a deadlock, which can prevent the resolution of underlying issues and hinder productive work relationships.

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Leading Blog

MAY 17, 2024

W E are inclined to place a lot of weight on negative thoughts—far more than our positive thoughts. Our brains are wired for it. It’s called the negativity bias. And today it seems like we are thinking more negative thoughts than positive ones. And it’s not just us. Everyone seems more negative than they used to be, if not downright cranky. It becomes a vicious circle.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

The Role that Executive Search Plays in Effective Nonprofit Organizations Executive search is essential for the success of large nonprofit organizations. It serves as a strategic tool to identify and attract top executive talent. The nonprofit sector has unique challenges and goals and requires leaders with exceptional managerial leadership skills and experience.

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Next Level Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Three Common Feedback Challenges There probably aren’t many people in the world who are more involved, more often in giving and receiving feedback than executive coaches. As a two decade plus coach myself, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve prepared, delivered and supported my clients in receiving colleague feedback. It’s easily over 2,000 times.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 8, 2024

Stories invite engagement. I'm talking about hearing another's story, not telling yours. Your greatest tool of influence is your ears. People light up when they tell their story. We're adrift without facts. We're barren without stories. This post shows you how to invite people to tell their story.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 1, 2024

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, success isn’t solely determined by technical skills or expertise. Emotional intelligence (EI) is critical in driving business success. While technical prowess gets the job done, it’s emotional intelligence that fosters effective leadership, enhances teamwork, and cultivates a positive work environment. This blog post looks.

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Leading Blog

MAY 13, 2024

T HE GOAL of any communication is to connect. Some people are supercommunicators. That is, as they talk, they align with the person they are speaking with, constantly adjusting how they communicated in order to match their companions. In Supercommunicators , Charles Duhigg explores how we communicate and connect. He explains why our communication sometimes goes awry and what we can do to make it better.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

The Importance of Academic Leadership in Higher Education In the rapidly changing landscape of academics and higher education , the role of leadership has become increasingly important. Academic leaders play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of institutions and leading initiatives that drive positive change within our institutions. Their visionary approach and ability to navigate complex challenges empower them to make crucial decisions that have a lasting impact on the success

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Leading in Context

MAY 8, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Openness to learning about other cultures has become a necessary component of leadership. One way to help people respect cultural differences is to build what UNESCO calls “intercultural competence.” To accomplish this, we need an open mind, and a willingness to learn from others who do not think or live as we do.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 3, 2024

The kettle on the stove is always whistling. When work is a positive experience, someone labored to make it happen. But toxic positivity corrodes organizations. Make positive experiences a daily practice, but toxic positivity is destructive. Here are 5 ways to spot toxic positivity.

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Lead from Within

MAY 6, 2024

Verbal communication is a cornerstone of our interactions, yet it’s often riddled with pitfalls that can hinder our success. As an executive leadership coach, I understand the vital role that effective communication plays in leadership and how they are riddled with mistakes. In my experience here are the five common verbal communication mistakes that leaders frequently make and, more importantly, how to correct them promptly.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 31, 2024

Episode 259: In this episode, David Dye breaks down strategies for dealing with those chronic complainers at work. You know the types: “Mr. Whiny,” who loves to complain for the sake of it, and the “Caring Complainer,” who genuinely cares but shows it through constant griping and cynicism. For Mr. Whiny, it’s all about addressing the behavior and not getting sucked into unproductive conversations.

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2024

I N THE HIGH-STAKES world of leadership, where every decision can be scrutinized and every failure magnified, the concept of vulnerability often takes on a negative connotation, especially among men, who are taught to equate emotional openness with weakness. Yet, if we delve deeper into the annals of history and the realms of effective leadership, a different narrative emerges—one where vulnerability is not a liability but a profound source of strength.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

Defining the Key Attributes and Qualities of an Effective Nonprofit CEO A successful nonprofit CEO embodies special qualities that empower them to steer the organization toward its mission. A strong strategic mindset is crucial for a nonprofit CEO. They must be able to analyze complex situations, identify future trends, and develop innovative strategies to ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability.

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Leading in Context

MAY 1, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Developing competent ethical leaders can be a huge challenge. Why is it so difficult? We live in a globally connected society, and are expected to be globally aware. We are dealing with catastrophic change and uncertainty. We fill many different roles in our organizations, industries and communities. Each role we play and each decision we face has different ethical implications.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 21, 2024

Emotionally intelligent leaders know how to win the hearts and minds of people. You want this book! The author is giving away 20 copies of, "Emotional Intelligence for dummies!" Tip: Check whether you accurately reflect the other person's feelings after they express them. Get in early on this one!

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Lead from Within

MAY 3, 2024

As a leader, you understand that teams, no matter how high-performing, can encounter challenges or lose their way. Recognizing when your team needs a reset is the first step toward revitalizing its purpose, dynamics, and productivity. To help you unlock the true potential of your team, here are 20 game-changing questions. Are you clear about your team’s current purpose and objectives?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 3, 2024

Episode 255: In this episode, you’ll dive into the challenges of unlocking team potential when leading a team tangled in conflict. Imagine having a handbook of exactly what to say to calm the storm—that’s what the book, “ Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict ,” offers you. You’ll hear why it’s crucial to tackle these conflicts head-on, transforming them into opportunities for growth and improved team dynamics.

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Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership

Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.

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Leading Blog

MAY 2, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Robert Cooper on preparing for the unexpected: “We don’t always handle difficult situations as well as we could. Consider that the most exceptional people in many fields—athletes, teachers, and artists, for example—spend more time rehearsing than they do performing, whereas for most people, it’s just the opposite: almost no time practicing and most of t

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

The Role of a Chief Revenue Officer In the corporate world, the Chief Revenue Officer plays a crucial role in generating income for an organization. Traditionally part of the company’s executive team, this role is responsible for driving the company’s revenue by creating, implementing, and executing revenue-generating strategies. All departments responsible for generating revenue, such as sales, marketing, customer relations, pricing, and revenue management, are typically overseen by

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Leading in Context

MAY 22, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical values are good for business, but only when values and strategy align. Consumers are seeking brands that support well-being, sustainability, and social justice, realizing that these brands are more likely to have the best interests of consumers and society at heart. Because of this, brands will benefit from assessing their alignment between values, culture, and strategy.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 7, 2024

Don't miss it. We're giving away a wonderful book on Leadership Freak today. Some people become more engaged, more challenged, and more in control during difficult times. Why? Dr. Steven Stein helps people become hardier. It's a practice you can learn. Did I mention we're giving his book away, today?

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Lead from Within

MAY 9, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with leaders from various backgrounds and industries. One thing I’ve consistently observed is that exceptional leaders share a common practice – they regularly ask themselves thought-provoking questions. These questions serve as a compass, guiding them through the complexities of leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 31, 2024

Powerful phrases to talk about being overwhelmed at work (without sounding like a complainer) Have you ever looked at your to-do list and just laughed? You think, “Right, that’s not happening.” But moments later, you realize that none of the tasks on your list are optional. Perhaps that’s the point that your nervous laughter turns to tears. You want to be productive and a team player, but you’re completely overwhelmed at work.

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Leading Blog

MAY 16, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Nido Qubein on becoming a transformational leader: “People value authenticity ahead of charisma. Charisma gets you in the door, but it takes substance to deliver results. We all must remember it’s not about us.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Interim Management in Uncertain Times Over the years, the role of interim executives has transformed from temporary fill-ins to strategic agents of change and innovation, especially in times of uncertainty. These executive professionals possess key qualities such as agility, adaptability, and a results-driven nature. Their mainstay in an organization is often short-term, positioned to navigate businesses through tumultuous times.

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Speaker: Rusty Lindquist, VP Strategic HR Insights at Bamboo HR

Compensation can be tricky, few things carry as much emotional weight as comp. And with the increased transparency in the market, combined with our collective propensity to rate ourselves against others, the frequency of these very difficult conversations is increasing. In this webinar, we will deconstruct some of the psychology around comp. We’ll take an analytic look at comp’s role in the employee experience, and then we’ll get really tactical with guidance on very specific compensation conver

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Leading in Context

MAY 15, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Even if a company has clear values, applying them is not as easy as leaders might think. According to Gallup (2016), just 23% of U.S. employees strongly agree that they can apply their organization’s values to their work every day, and only 27% strongly agree that they "believe in" their organization's values. In 2022 Gallup reported that "Without strong, lived and embedded values, it is difficult for employees to find meaning in their job.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 22, 2024

Status is more than the way others see you. It governs the way you see the world. It’s a lens you use to see yourself. Loss of standing assaults your confidence. You wonder who you are. Find answers to the deceptions of status on this post.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 28, 2024

“Treat employees like they make a difference, and they will.” — Jim Goodnight Employee engagement is a crucial component and the backbone of a successful organization. Engaged employees are more motivated, productive, and committed to their work, which leads to higher performance and lower turnover rates. Let’s explore three key strategies to enhance employee engagement, all contributing to a more vibrant and successful organization.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 24, 2024

Episode 258: In this episode, David Dye explores the all-too-common frustration of working with an indecisive manager. He shares practical strategies that you can use to navigate this challenging situation. David suggests using powerful phrases to pinpoint where your boss is getting stuck and to gain clarity on the decision-making process. He also advises demonstrating to your boss that acting is often easier than remaining in the status quo.

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