Leading in Context

APRIL 17, 2013

By Linda Fisher Thornton Dialogue is a powerful tool for developing ethical organizations. Workplace issues are complex and opinions will always vary about what ethical behavior means. This combination creates a kind of "murky uncertainty" that keeps employees from giving us their best, most ethical performance.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool with a lot to offer business and servant leaders. So, if you’re new to AI and want a great way to get started, we have 19 powerful, beginner AI prompts for business and servant leaders. Like any tool, AI can be used to great benefit for you and your stakeholders.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Unveiling the Power of Remote Leadership Training: A Personal Connection Now, let’s talk about remote leadership training – it’s a game-changer. AI tools are useful here, offering comprehensive insights into a leader’s style and helping create a custom training path. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all solutions.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 12, 2024

Embrace AI as a tool for efficiency, data-driven insights, and enhanced decision-making rather than a threat to job security. Leverage AI for Data-Driven Decision-Making: Harness the power of AI to analyze vast amounts of data and generate actionable insights. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

These firms employ rigorous search strategies, cultivate extensive networks, and utilize cutting-edge technological tools to identify suitable candidates. Executive recruitment has thus evolved from a linear hiring process to a strategic tool, significantly affecting a company’s bottom line and future growth.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 16, 2024

Understanding Pre-Employment Assessments Pre-employment assessments comprise various tests and tools to evaluate a candidate’s suitability for a job. When utilized judiciously, these tools enrich the recruitment process by offering a transparent, objective, and comprehensive evaluation of a candidate’s potential.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Transformative Power of CEO Coaching CEO coaching isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution but a tailored journey that helps you show up more authentically, with more impact. Leading with an Ethical Compass Ethical considerations shouldn’t take a back seat in the quest for success. Have you considered CEO Coaching ?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Their commitment to ethical practices is paramount, as they inspire trust and reinforce their credibility in the eyes of their stakeholders. Innovative tools and platforms have revolutionized how executive search is conducted, enabling greater efficiency and accuracy in the search process.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 24, 2024

Productivity Through AI: AI is a powerful tool for boosting productivity. Ensure ethical and responsible AI practices to build trust with your stakeholders. By embracing AI’s transformative power, you lead your organization towards a future where innovation and growth know no bounds.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A leader with strong character will model honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior, which will inspire others to do the same. A solid reputation built on strong character is a powerful tool for any leader to advance and grow their business in the long-term.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

The Power of Framing by Gail Fairhurst is about understanding the meaning—the shared reality—created in our communication. The Power of Framing is an essential leadership book that will help us to understand the context-shaping features of our language so that we can then better manage the meaning of our communication.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Ethical Leadership in AI Implementation: The ethical implications of AI are profound, from data privacy to employment issues brought about by automation. Leaders are now the stewards of ethical AI use, responsible for ensuring technology serves everyone fairly and equitably.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

APRIL 23, 2014

When I teach speech, I go over the classic arguments describing the available means of persuasion’s three primary elements (all from Aristotle): logos (the logical argument), ethos (the ethical argument – the credibility of the speaker), and pathos […]. Randy''s blog entries'

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 18, 2024

Personalization Powered by AI Personalization has been a buzzword in e-commerce for some time, but in 2024, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking it to new heights. Sustainable and Ethical E-commerce As environmental and ethical concerns continue to gain prominence, consumers are becoming more conscious of their purchasing decisions.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Regular board evaluations and assessments are vital tools in assessing the effectiveness and performance of individuals and the collective body of the board, and they are instrumental in promoting continuous improvement in board governance practices.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 6, 2012

The distinction is that we perceive power differently in hierarchical organizations than in other types of relationships. The courage to speak truth to power is unfortunately more uncommon than most would prefer. We live amongst cover-ups, ethics violations, and deception on all levels. The Roles We Play. The Courage To Lead.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Often used by people within positions of power within organizations, these clichés support control, group cohesion, or an agenda. Challenging these clichés requires strategies that recognize their power and actively counteract their suppressive nature. Common examples include: “It’s just the way things are done here.” “If

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CO2

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This connection isn’t superficial; it’s a profound tool in the coaching toolkit. In Minnesota, where the landscape varies from the tranquility of lakes to the ruggedness of forests, these natural elements become powerful symbols in the coaching narrative.

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Experience to Lead

MARCH 26, 2024

Suddenly, here’s this small company with 2 employees and a couple of contractors– all of whom I’m working with directly– displaying their work ethic, passion and drive without the slightest interest in impressing me as their boss.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Bill Treasurer of Giant Leap Consulting contributed Good Leaders and the Endowment of Power. Dr. Bill Donahue writes The 5 Principles of Ethical Leadership. Bill shares: “ Ethics matter. You and I set the ethical tone and shape the authentic culture of our teams and in our organizations. We are relational beings.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

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. N2Growth possesses the tools and resources to help leaders cultivate these abilities, fostering an environment conducive to professional growth.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Use this how-to guide and get 3 free tools & templates to help you along the way. Linda Fisher Thornton of LeadinginContext contributed Leadership: Evaluating Ethical Awareness. Salary transparency and pay equity are a powerful tool in the fight against social injustice, unconscious bias, and a lack of diversity in the workplace.

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HR Digest

APRIL 15, 2023

This involves using AI-powered tools and technologies to automate routine tasks, freeing up employees to focus on more complex and strategic work. It involves the use of AI-powered tools and technologies to improve talent management, recruitment, and employee engagement. Key Components of AI Usage in the Workplace 1.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In that case, we’d be amiss if we skipped over the primary complexities in conducting background checks for educational leaders, which is ensuring compliance with legal and ethical requirements. Educational institutions must adhere to applicable laws and regulations while collecting and verifying candidate information.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Leadership Trust and the Power of Loyalty In executive coaching, we often stress the importance of loyalty as a leadership trait. Integrity in leadership is about aligning actions with words and making decisions that uphold ethical standards and organizational values.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

MARCH 5, 2019

Getting personal in an ethical, moral, and professional way is how legendary leaders influence others and get things done. Getting to know others and allowing them to know you on a personal level is a powerful tool you can use to develop mutual trust. You can and should get personal to a degree without crossing those lines.

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Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Essential Elements of a Leader Mindset Visionary thinking Self-awareness Resilience and adaptability Effective communication Collaboration and teamwork Let’s take a closer look at the vital tools every effective leader needs in their toolbox. Take work ethic, for example.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 14, 2023

Start Here 00:02 Hey, it’s David and you’re listening to leadership without Losing your soul, your source for practical leadership, inspiration tools and strategies you can use to achieve transformational results without sacrificing your humanity or your mind in the process. Culture Change Not Working? And those can clash.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Rise of Technological Guardians Advancements in technology have provided employers with an arsenal of surveillance tools. But as the saying goes, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Employers must consider the ethical implications of monitoring and ensure that it aligns with legal and regulatory frameworks.

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HR Digest

APRIL 21, 2023

From AI-powered recruiting tools to cloud-based HR management systems, technology is enabling HR professionals to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently than ever before. And with the increasing use of data analytics, what will be the ethical implications of data privacy in HR? But what does the future of AI in HR hold?

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

David Moser of Decisive Blog writes The Power of “And” in Leadership Communication. Linda Fisher Thornton of LeadinginContext contributed It’s Tine For Ethically Adaptive Leadership. As we try to find stable footing in unstable times, ethical agility will be a factor in our success.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Edwards and Ewen’s 1996 book 360° Feedback: The Powerful New Model for Employee Assessment & Performance Improvement is one of the earliest discussions of the 360-degree feedback systems but the multi-rater concept goes as far back as WWII. There are a few tips to keep in mind to ensure your 360-degree feedback tool is effective.

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leaderCommunicator

MAY 8, 2017

In today’s era of leadership in a fast-paced business environment, respectful authenticity has never been more important , especially as high-profile business and ethics scandals fill the news. In this eBook, I’ll address how to be more authentic, and will share some proven tools to help others get to know you better.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 12, 2018

All they use are sticks and carrots as motivational tools and wonder why people won’t go that extra mile. They’re more concerned about how things will look to others when they make decisions which they do to make themselves look good, or for power, prestige, recognition or reward. You’ve probably come across them.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

Bernie Nagle of ZunZhong brings us ‘Power Undies’ Makes You Fly? In this article, David shares a practical tool you can use to reduce and eliminate wasted change-related emotional energy. “When you blame others, you give up your power to change.” As the world changes, ethical expectations change.

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CO2

DECEMBER 15, 2023

They are skilled listeners, able to ask powerful, thought-provoking questions that encourage introspection and growth. Further supporting this, a study published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) emphasizes executive coaching as an effective developmental tool for managers.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 5, 2022

This kind of deployment of chatbot technology would be in line with the recommendations outlined by the Institute for Ethical AI in Education , which recommended in 2020 that AI-based technologies should increase the capacity of higher education institutions.

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