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Is Leadership Development the Answer to Low Employee Engagement? (Yes.)

N2Growth Blog

If we look around and see that people are disengaged, that leaders are driving toward tactical outcomes and short-term wins, and that organizations are blindly driving ahead. Some may be engineers, marketers, finance directors, or salespersons. Self-Directed and Communal. Business Relevance.

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5 Most Important Leadership Competencies for Function Leaders

Center for Creative Leadership

They carry titles such as vice president or senior director and have responsibilities for one or more functions — such as sales, marketing, finance, operations, engineering, technology, legal, and human resources. For example, self-awareness is critical to understanding how to improve your influence and executive communication.

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How To Increase Trust With The Power of Intention

Tanveer Naseer

Flipping it into “we” language might be: “I intend to create a workplace that is supportive of all our needs, be it related to finances, health, or wellbeing.” After applying these tactics in three separate meetings, reflect upon those meetings and conversations—see if you notice a difference in how they went compared to how they usually go.

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Humility and Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

True self-confidence is reflected in a person’s deeds and actions, and not in their ability to boast. I would much rather listen to the self-deprecating humor of a confident person making fun of themselves than the mean spirited attacks of an arrogant person waged at someone else’s expense.

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Leadership & Loyalty | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Sad but true…real talent won’t be attracted to, or remain engaged with leaders who operate on fear-based tactics. Leaders who attempt to use command and control tactics without the necessary underpinnings of real leadership principles will simply not do well. Loyalty matters… What say you?

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10 Communication Tips for Leaders

N2Growth Blog

It is the ability to develop a keen external awareness that separates the truly great communicators from those who muddle through their interactions with others. It has been my experience that the number one thing that great communicators have in common is that they possess a heightened sense of situational and contextual awareness.

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How to Make Your Management Process More Agile

Strategy Driven

It’s no longer the domain of tech companies, as industries from manufacturing to finance are entering a tech-driven phase. Part of this process takes a bit of self-awareness and honest assessment. These transformations are shaped by: The introduction of disruptive technologies. Fast-evolving business environments.

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