N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Talent Trends: Emerging Leadership Skills for the Future The continual development of digital technology and automation in today’s corporate world demands a new paradigm in leadership. These traditional soft-skill qualities must now be enhanced with new hard skill sets to future-proof one’s leadership style.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 21, 2021

The ability to influence the people you report to-especially a frustrating boss-is as essential to your leadership success as the ability to influence your own team. Ask yourself these five questions before you try to manage up. I sat across from Jim, […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

Use This Approach to Gain Respect and the Influence You Need. Of course, leadership is not about being liked. Plus, if your team doesn’t respect you, you’re not going to have the influence you need to make an impact. Your behavior is sabotaging your leadership influence. Why don’t they like you?”

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CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Modern Leadership Development In our rapidly transforming business environment, the caliber of leadership can be the defining factor in an organization’s success. This guide aims to be an invaluable resource for professionals striving for excellence in leadership and looking for skills enhancement.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

3 Ways to Build Deeper Influence and Connection. Of course, you know that leadership is not who likes you. Plus, if your team doesn’t like you, you’re not going to have the influence you need to make an impact. How do I gain better influence and connection. My first response was, “It depends.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 12, 2020

That is a tough statistic to try to wrap your mind around, and I was interested in Piet’s opinion on how did we get to this point and how there could be some solutions to solve this talent management gap. Piet began by acknowledging this was a concerning report, and as leaders, we need to address these issues. Interview Summary.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

AUGUST 11, 2020

If you are a manager … does that automatically make you a leader? And is it possible for you to be a leader … without being a manager? These questions (and probably about 500 more) have motivated countless articles over the years trying to differentiate leadership from management … and vice-versa. So, here it is!

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 18, 2013

Guest post by Great Leadership regular contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: Webster’s Dictionary defines a “leader” as a person who has commanding authority or influence”. I would argue that in the 21st century it’s all about influence, not authority. What are the critical methods to leadership influence?

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

thanks for this report. a middle manager, frustrated in his current role, overlooks his long career of exciting challenges and developmental experiences. Genuine gratitude transforms your leadership. An Inexhaustible Source of Leadership Gratitude. Even your direct reports don’t have to follow your leadership.

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Modern Servant Leader

MAY 22, 2012

We live in a time of unparalleled influence opportunity. So it stands to reason that if “leadership is influence” (Maxwell), we have unrivaled leadership opportunity. You do not need a manager or employees reporting to you. The more people you had reporting to you, the greater your influence was.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 17, 2024

This proactive approach shows leadership potential and a vested interest in the company's success. Present well-thought-out solutions to your manager. Action Steps: Identify key influencers within your organization and find ways to connect with them. Share what you learn with your team to demonstrate thought leadership.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

But on the other side of that equation is the influence of sound business practices, planning, due diligence, and adaptability on business success. Managing this tension is the key to success in growing and stable organizations—regardless of industry, size, years in business, or profit motive. The answer is complicated.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Having a CFO with a “head in the cloud” might be a good thing if we’re talking about cloud computing, cognitive technologies, and AI that has significantly influenced this role. The evolutionary path of the Chief Financial Officer continues with assuming the driving seat in companies’ digital transformation.

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The Practical Leader

JULY 15, 2020

Finding the right balance of management and leadership is a continuous challenge. Less effective managers use position power and get people doing things because they have to. Managers often hide behind rules and policies. They use position power to cover up weak people leadership skills. Management.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 22, 2019

Leadership differs depending on the size of the group you’re leading. For most product managers, the people they lead work on different teams and the individuals they need to influence don’t report to them. Regardless of whether the people you … Continue reading →

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Leadership does not begin the when you step upon the first rung of the management ladder. One direct report does not make you a leader; nor does ten. Yet, the moment you have direct reports, you are EXPECTED to lead. But, leadership isn’t always directing others. Leadership Comes in All Shapes and Sizes.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 11, 2023

The importance of ethics in human resource management cannot be overstated. Strategies to Promote HR Ethics Now that we have explored the significance of ethics in human resource management, let’s delve into practical strategies that HR teams can employ to promote ethical practices within their organizations.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2023

It is crucial to build and improve leadership and management capabilities in the maritime sector, to be able to identify and grow talent in future leadership positions. Leadership programmes need to be able to make a lasting impact and promote changes in behaviour for those involved.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 17, 2013

The role of product manager has become increasingly important to the success of the products and the companies; it has become increasingly strategic. Product managers have to act as the catalyst to drive unity and direction on the team without having management authority over the people (from other teams) they depend on for their success.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

I have a number of favorite questions in my leadership that animate the future for those I ask, but the most powerful leadership questions are those I ask myself. Effective leadership starts on the inside. The most powerful self-leadership question you can ask yourself is: What is life like for those I’m leading?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Twelve years after launching culture change consulting services, I am finally sitting down to write about six defining values of a leadership culture. No surprise that all six values rise and fall on leadership. He didn’t like the pre-formulated questions, and he didn’t know what to do with the report results.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in March 2019. You don't need a powerful title or a line of direct reports—you have everything you need to use them right now. Employee engagement is shockingly low--but it's not an employee problem; it's a leadership problem. For bulk orders call 1-626-441-2024.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

In a recent HBR article, Robert Kabacoff shares his research of 60,000 managers in 40 countries. We found that a strategic approach to leadership was, on average, 10 times more important to the perception of effectiveness than other behaviors studied. Instead invest in your highly talent managers and teach them the art of strategy.

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The Practical Leader

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

I was interviewing a leadership team member to prepare for an offsite planning retreat. In their Harvard Business Review article, “ Rid Your Organization of Obstacles That Infuriate Everyone ,” Stanford professors Robert Sutton and Huggy Rao report on their study of this more, more, more problem. It’s an addiction.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

MARCH 8, 2022

And, if you are at the point in your perusal of this blog where you are wondering what any of this has to do with Situational Leadership ® and/or the employee experience, my abbreviated response would be—plenty! The first blog in this series referenced The Josh Bersin Company’s detailed research report HR Predictions for 2022.

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Career Advancement

AUGUST 12, 2019

Renae Asks: I’m trying to use my time wisely, and that means being strategic in the leadership training opportunities I pursue, as well as the ones I set up for the team I manage. Joel Answers: Let’s start by demystifying what leadership actually means. To many, leadership is an elusive role. Leaders focus on the vision.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2014

With all the juggling and balancing of being a parent and doing your leadership day job, it’s easy to feel like you can never do enough. Parenting is all about influence. So is leadership. 8 Ways Parenting Improves Leadership Competency. Being a good leader is a great way to develop leadership in your children.

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 12, 2011

Jeremie Kubicek, author of " Leadership is Dead: How Influence is Reviving It ," sees leadership as a vehicle to influence people and have a positive impact on them. "The Give trust to become trustworthy --without trust, there can be no influence. . test to establish credibility. ?. ?4.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Operating as a vital conduit between the various departments within an organization and its highest levels of management, their responsibilities include translating strategic goals into workable business plans and supervising the day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

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QAspire

APRIL 26, 2017

Last week, SHRM India continued its tradition of releasing its report on Top 20 Indian HR Influencers on Social Media for 2015-16. I was thrilled to be ranked amongst Top 10 Influencers for the fourth consecutive year. I was also featured amongst the most consistent influencers since the inception of this report.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2018

What this hopefully demonstrates is that effective leadership is born not out of what leaders do or what behaviors they engage in, but first and foundationally in how they see and interpret the situations they find themselves in. The answer to this question is the foundation of effective leadership: leaders’ mindsets. Until now.

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QAspire

AUGUST 6, 2013

At a time when everyone seems to be on social media, the challenge for those who wish to make a difference is to generate influence. Last year, SHRM India published a first-ever list of Top 20 Indian HR Influencers on Social Media – people with distinct voice that reflects engaging ideas and insights. Download the 2013 Report Here.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 25, 2014

Just because I dunk a basketball doesn''t mean I should raise your kids.” - Charles Barkley When you’re a manager, like it or not, you ARE a role model. The example you set has an enormous impact on your direct report employees and those around you. Treat everyone – regardless of their level or degree of influence – with respect.

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CoachStation

MAY 19, 2020

This has been triggered by the recent Covid-19 environment, improvements in technology, recognised cost-savings and manager/employee attitudes. Remote management adds significantly to the requirement for effective leadership. The need for effective leadership and communication are exaggerated. This has surprised many.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

"AI doesn't replace leadership; it redefines it. As executives navigate the complex waters of modern-day leadership, understanding AI isn't just beneficial—it's essential. A report by McKinsey Global Institute estimates that AI could add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Supply chain management?

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Center for Creative Leadership

JUNE 2, 2020

Functional leaders typically manage groups of more than 500 people, have budgets in excess of $500M, and are often on a shortlist to be COO or CEO. From a list of 13 leadership competencies for leading the function, here are the Top 5 that emerged: Executive communication. They run business units and geographic regions.

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Decker Communication

JULY 20, 2021

Managing and influencing people that don’t necessarily report to you. This is key to influencing at all levels. A SHARP (Story, Humor, Analogy, Reference/Quote, Picture) is that one bit of emotion that pushes our listeners over the edge – it makes them willing to act or be influenced.

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