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Workplace Gossip | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Let me cut right to the chase – real leaders don’t participate in gossip, and likewise they don’t tolerate gossip from others. While the emotional distress associated with gossip can be dealt with fairly easily, the political discord that can erupt in an organization can be nothing short of disastrous.

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Walk Your Way to Solving Your Most Complex Challenges

Strategy Driven

Or, within a company, a sales manager strolling and talking with the head of project development. I was sitting in the meeting room waiting for the participants to return when Hugo entered, looking stunned. Hugo, by the way, became minister of finance, and Otilia was appointed minister of culture.

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Political games in organizations: the ones other people play. Not.

Roundtable Talk

Political games in organizations: the ones other people play. Posted on August 5, 2010 by LeaderTalker | 2 Comments Recently we held a Peer Roundtable Exchange on the topic: Political Games in Organizations. Certainly, our group had countless examples of politics at play, and some insights/questions along the way.

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Government Funding Can Elevate Your Business: But Know What You’re Getting Into

Strategy Driven

In some cases, you might also be asked to participate in PR efforts, giving press interviews or meeting with government officials. When working with the government, you are at the mercy of the political landscape. You’re expected to provide regular reports, which means a lot of paperwork and a large time investment. Have a plan B.

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CMI Highlights

Chartered Management Institute

As the importance of open and honest leadership continues to dominate the media spotlight, I find myself reflecting on how vital relationships are to building a positive working environment, and how important it is for all managers and leaders to develop this skill. Reserved your spot? You can learn more in FE News. Don’t miss out!

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Leadership – No Talent Required | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

What we’re experiencing today is too much form over substance – leaders lacking in foundation, but replete with social/political savvy. Leadership is a participation sport and never works well in absentia. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill.

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Unbridled Capitalism

Coaching Tip

Their aptitudes lead to careers in making or managing investments, overseeing manufacturing, wholesale or retail businesses, resource development, technology, real estate, and finance/ banking. In a Capitalist society, there are those that have great leadership abilities. tax revenues.

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