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A Medical Innovation Factory in the Middle of the Desert

N2Growth Blog

The CEO must use soft skills like empathy and self-awareness to better understand and influence others. Group facilitation and mindfulness training enabled team members to uncover unconscious biases, hidden baggage, and preconceived notions. The CEO must create a vision that inspires others. Tell us what you think.

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From "Knowing" to "Doing" - The Problem with Leadership Training

Building Personal Strength

I was introduced to my own listening and group facilitation skills in a six-week course back in 1976. You may get some self-awareness; it’s always good to know what your strengths and weaknesses are. People learn how to deal with each other over a lifetime, and the patterns are deeply ingrained.

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How to Manage a Narcissist

Harvard Business Review

It wasn’t surprising that most of group did not like George and found it very difficult to deal with him. Often, it seems that having a narcissistic disposition — grandiose, self-promoting, larger than life — is a prerequisite for reaching the higher organizational echelons. Empathy doesn’t come naturally.