Leading Blog

APRIL 21, 2025

To give a very basic example of the importance of preparation in basketball, lets say its nearing the end of a college basketball season, and a team is gearing up to play a tough conference game. For example, I sincerely like connecting with people. Preparation was key to our success.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Here are three examples of how you might align your visible actions with your business culture: Decision-Making Transparency : Making a sound decision isn’t enough to change culture. For example: share a time you struggled with the tension between two values and how you made your decision.) How will they cascade communication ?

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Leading Blog

APRIL 25, 2025

For example, collective intelligence rises when teamwork is stronger, dissenting opinions are allowed, and no one defaults to blame. For example, scientific thinking approaches things from the mindset of a scientist making an assumption, looking for evidence, and using it to assess whether the assumption is correct.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

For example: “I’ve noticed some patterns of miscommunication that are affecting how we work together. If the scapegoating escalates or becomes a pattern, it may be time to involve a manager or HR. Frame the discussion around team dynamics rather than personal grievances. I’d like your help in addressing them.”

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DECEMBER 30, 2024

Many of you loved the real-world examples of navigating tricky confidentiality dilemmas. This article unpacks how to manage confidential information with integrity and professionalism. Key takeaway: Trust is built not only by what you share but by what you safeguard.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Get specific (without blame, and concrete examples). CLARITY) “For example, this is the third time you’ve screamed at me this week.” And I take complete ownership for this because I have looked the other way with some things that aren’t working. ” 3.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

They follow the example of their leader’s belief in the mission of the company and are willing to go to great lengths to ensure its success. Leaders who embrace spirituality influence the team to work from the heart. As a result, team members understand that their purpose transcends material goods and material compensation.

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JUNE 19, 2023

What Are Examples of Passive-Aggressive Behaviors? For example, a passive-aggressive comment about being passive-aggressive might look like this: “Oh, they always seem to find a way to avoid taking responsibility for their actions. For example, they might agree. The passive part is that they don’t express it directly.

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MAY 24, 2021

For example, say you’re looking at your employee engagement survey results and realize your front-line supervisors are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. For example, if the decision has been made to invest in front-line leadership training, now you can entertain the “How will we get there?” ” decisions.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 28, 2025

For example, when a market downturn hit, one leadership team didnt scramble to rewrite every plan. The team doesnt have to agree on every detail but must move toward the same goal. Action over perfection. Its better to move thoughtfully and adjust than to wait and do nothing.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

For example, I (David) have been in many high school auditoriums, but I still remember details of the auditorium where I learned Id won my first multi-state high school debate tournament. For example, instead of saying, We need to improve collaboration between teams, try: Youre already doing great work solving customer issues.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

They lead by example, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and growth. Courageous team members inspire others to step outside their comfort zones and embrace change. In a team setting, courageous members prompt open communication and transparency, empowering everyone to express their thoughts and ideas.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For example, DBS Bank undertook a comprehensive digital transformation to reach a new generation of tech-savvy customers. As customer preferences evolve, businesses must adapt by leveraging data analytics to gain insights into behavior and tailor services accordingly.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

01:42] Early Lessons in Leadership Hear how a childhood experience as a scout leader shaped a foundational understanding of accountability and leading by example. [04:24] Learn how acknowledging what you don’t know is a key step on your leadership path. [01:42]

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MAY 9, 2025

06:11] Example: from fuzzy idea to calendar event. Heres why structure beats hustle. [04:42] 04:42] What Schedule the Finish actually means. Its more than slapping a due date on a task. Youll learn how to build clarity, feasibility, and follow-through into every action. [06:11]

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AUGUST 5, 2024

For example, you might think that explaining a task once is enough and everyone will understand and execute it perfectly. Some of the most significant examples of conflict in our World Workplace Conflict and Collaboration Survey stemmed from a lack of clarity—there was no shared understanding of success. But there you are.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For example, consider a technology company undergoing a digital transformation. They excel at diagnosing organizational challenges, formulating strategic responses, and implementing solutions that yield tangible results.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

For example, an entrepreneur who excels in the startup phase may find that scaling operations globally requires a different skill set. The Imperative of Self-Awareness and Adaptability Business leaders must exhibit heightened self-awareness and adaptability to align their skills and aspirations with the evolving needs of their enterprise.

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Next Level Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Here are a couple of examples of the impact of reshaping Why questions into What questions: Why do you think that? They tend to anchor discussions in the pastwhy something happened, why someone holds a certain beliefrather than surfacing forward-looking solutions. Prompts defensiveness. What factors have most influenced your thinking?

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Let’s look at three examples of shifting from counting to quality. Busy Day Example 1: The Enthusastic Sales Rep, Who’s Just Not Selling First, imagine that you’re leading a sales team. Busy Day Example 2: The Efficient Nurse, Missing Connection Let’s look at another example from one of our healthcare clients.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2021

For example: “I want to make sure that we are setting one another up for success. For example, “I’ve noticed that my team spends forty-five minutes doing X with a consequence of Y. For example, “Got it–sounds like we understand the expectations differently. I know our expectation is that we’re doing X.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

For example, your tried and true approach to one-on-ones may feel comfortable and familiar… after all, that’s one less thing to think about. For example, “What’s the most important question we should be asking ourselves right now? But, is it giving your team what they need most, now?

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OCTOBER 11, 2021

For example, in a particular role, you might have categories like: document accounts, respond to inquiries, and complete research for proposals. Here’s a specific example: in our business, we have a category of “Responding to prospects and customers.”. For example, “Great discussion. Begin with routine tasks.

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JULY 15, 2024

Here are a few examples: “Let’s check for understanding here, what are the next steps we will take?” “I’d For example: “I’m hearing that we need to move this project up to deliver this Friday and that we should postpone our work on the marketing effort until next week. For example: “Thanks for confirming. What’s happening now?”

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JANUARY 24, 2025

The Simple Tool Every Leader Needs to Build Stronger Relationships [07:58] – A Practical Example of Reflecting to Connect Hear a relatable scenario where active listening defused a tense workplace interaction and led to collaboration. [09:13] Explore how to prevent conflict s from escalating and improve workplace relationships. [01:31]

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

Consider these examples: Netflix disrupted the entertainment industry by integrating streaming technology with a subscription-based model, reimagining how content is consumed. True Innovation Requires Novel Connections Innovation doesnt arise in isolation. Breakthroughs happen at the intersections.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

For example: I could really use your leadership support in reinforcing how important this strategic initiative is to the business. For example: Here’s how I’ve been communicating this key initiative and why it matters. For example: Our visit really made an impact. Executives are human too ??

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

”I don’t really have any specific examples, but it’s become a real issue.” ” If you hear this in your performance review, and you can’t think of any examples either, I’d recommend you push for some examples. I’m struggling to come up with examples too.”

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Lead by Example: Leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping work culture. When leaders lead by example, it sets the standard for the entire organization and inspires employees to follow suit. Implement policies that promote equal opportunities and address any form of discrimination or bias.

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2024

For example, recognizing how a surge in customer demand might stress operational systems allows leaders to act preemptively, rather than reactively. For example, a leader might notice subtle changes in Customer behavior that point to a shift in demand, prompting an early pivot to capitalize on the trend.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 24, 2025

Example: Im giving myself 30 minutes to research this new tool. Set a Timer Going down a rabbit hole isnt the problemits losing yourself in it. Give yourself a specific amount of time to explore. Define clear criteria for what you want to accomplish. Set a hard stop (and stick to it).

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 14, 2022

For example, “Thinking about our customer service experience, what is one way we might get our customer an accurate answer faster than we do today?”. And be aware of your example here – you may need to lead yourself before you can help your team.). The “Why Week” is one example. Help them think bigger by equipping. The I.D.E.A.

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