N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The CEO must use soft skills like empathy and self-awareness to better understand and influence others. Organizational ‘stars’ and influence makers shared stories of early failures, what they learned, and how they adjusted, particularly examples from the days before the opening of the hospital. Tell us what you think.

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Change Starts Here

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

For groups, facilitate difficult conversations so important issues are discussed and resolved. One of the fundamental levers of influence is enabling people to change, which goes beyond simply training them how to do things the new way. People also need help to succeed in their transitions.

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Next Level Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

Negotiate and Move If You Can:   Back in the days when I did a lot of group facilitation, we had a joke that the first thing you learn as a facilitator is how to move furniture. For major presentations, try to get there at least 30 minutes ahead of time so you can see and process what you have to work with.

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Audience How To Energy Executive Coaching 160

Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

I love using Open-Space Technology with a large group to generate ideas. Participants essentially create their own agenda and self-organize into groups to discuss topics that matter to them. Sometimes leadership is just about creating an open-space, and getting out-of-the-way.

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