N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Leaders have the responsibility and power to shape the course and outcome of their companies by influencing the organizational structure, culture, decision-making process, and employee performance. In the framework of N2Growth, Executive Development refers to this critical process of fostering leadership skills.

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HR Digest

JULY 21, 2023

Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Emotional intelligence is a valued workplace skill because it helps improve communication, management, problem-solving and relationships within the workplace. Emotional intelligence influences how well employees interact with their colleagues, manage stress and navigate conflict.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

By understanding the human paradox of simultaneous continuity and change, ambiguity, and complexity, humanizing leadership develops the personality and conceptual skills for successful juxtaposition of opposites to find the sweet spot. We are aware that structure follows strategy and function follows form, but relationships run the show.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 29, 2018

In Born to Build , Jim Clifton and Sangeeta Badal of Gallup—the people who brought you StrengthsFinder —have turned their attention to entrepreneurs and ambitions, self-motivated people that want to build something. The skills and the mindset of a builder will help you no matter what career path you choose.

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Decker Communication

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Organizations that refuse to settle for suboptimal are actively shaping their businesses to communicate and influence in the new world of work. Employees are now more comfortable working independently, which means that leaders and managers need to be more self-aware in how they connect, and get people to collaborate and care.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

As someone deeply entrenched in the realm of leadership development, I’ve witnessed first-hand how these tools can revolutionize the way leaders operate. It acts as a self-guided tool for enduring leadership development. Remember, great leadership starts with self-awareness and a commitment to continual growth.

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Center for Creative Leadership

JUNE 2, 2020

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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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Our simplified definition of leadership is this: Leadership requires the will to push the limits combined with the skill to get people to willingly, enthusiastically, and repeatedly engage and contribute to important work. Work-arounds aid the person who has not yet developed the skills to lead properly. Next Practices. So they don’t.

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Skip Prichard

APRIL 12, 2021

I particularly enjoyed his focus on leadership starting with self, then relationship, team, and enterprise. The definition that I operate from is that leadership is any means by which two or more people develop the ability to cooperate and take collective action. Two fields of ‘self’ come together and create an Interpersonal Field.

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CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

Your success and satisfaction depends on numerous factors, many of which you can influence and control. You should also learn about the industry the company operates in and the competitors they face. Learn the company’s technology and systems: Many companies use specialised software or systems to manage their operations.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 23, 2017

In the years that followed my termination, I became able to see that self-care had been unimportant to me. American business puts a lot of pressure on managers to deliver results, but to influence others and get positive results, they need leadership training. As our area fell behind, I worked through the night trying to catch up.

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CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

Your success and satisfaction depends on numerous factors, many of which you can influence and control. You should also learn about the industry the company operates in and the competitors they face. Learn the company’s technology and systems: Many companies use specialised software or systems to manage their operations.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 16, 2012

Similarly, in today’s business climate, economic asteroid hits are becoming more frequent, forcing organizations to embrace matrix operating models that enable vital adaptability, flexibility and the capacity to rapidly assimilate new ideas. Less than one third (31 percent) of individuals were found to hold strong conflict-management skills.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

The reality is that great leaders all seem to possess an innate sense of timing such that most executives have a very clear understanding of the critical role timing plays as a survival skill at the C-suite level. Those who currently lead are aware that our times and this market demands flexibility and quick decision making.

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CoachStation

AUGUST 11, 2015

Building employee skills, capability and awareness to be ready for leadership is ideal, yet is rarely applied well in practice. To genuinely succeed in business, leaders must know their role, continuously develop their skills and be constantly supported to achieve the best they can as a leader, based on each individual.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Fortunately, the surgeon operated before the worst could happen and my husband recovered completely. Emotional Intelligence (EI) competencies comprise a skill set they must not only have at moderate to high levels but keep in balance, as well. EI helps leaders perceive and solve for the needs of each person and group they influence.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Being a successful entrepreneur does not come easily because learning to operate a successful company takes long. It is essential to value other people’s skills and talents. Nobody runs a firm alone, and a visionary entrepreneur will look for people who have specific skills. Build A Strong Team. Learning Is Crucial.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill. In most sports I’m aware of you cannot play if you don’t suit-up and show-up. Be self-aware.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The future of HR lies in adapting to the ever-changing workforce and being aware of the most pressing needs that arise in various industries. Today’s working world requires more than just hard skills to succeed. Employee self-care is critical to success. Remote work is here to stay. Corporate culture in the workplace.

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Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 23, 2019

How you interact with others, how you show up, how you operate all impact others around you. It’s a book that will help you maximize your impact and influence regardless of your current position. Your self-care is your superpower, cultivate the heck out of it – love yourself up.” emotions x intentions / presence x self-care ] =.

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HR Digest

MAY 1, 2019

This has made the company more efficient in dealing with talent issues, matching employees and career opportunities and proactively retaining its most valued skills. Leadership skills, confidence and the courage to pursue the unconventional, are the traits that brought her the HR Executive of the Year Award-2018.

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The Office Blend Blog

APRIL 25, 2020

I would like to briefly mention two supporting constructs that may have been affected recently; locus of control and self-efficacy. There are uncertainties operating currently, which can drain us. Becoming aware of our own “locus”, can help us understand our own journey. This can lead to feelings of helplessness.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

OCTOBER 18, 2019

As is the case with many informal discussions that wind up becoming meaningful conversations, we found common ground rather quickly: Bad diversity training is the kind that raises awareness, then pretty much calls it a day. When we are asked to self-assess, we generally give ourselves very high marks! Simple, right?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

The harsh reality is that great numbers of leaders continue to operate in a vacuum by sequestering themselves away in the corner office and attempting to lead from afar. So the real question is this…how does a CEO get to the point of being so disconnected from operations that he or she just doesn’t have a clue?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

The simple truth is that all great leaders are highly skilled in matters of delegation. The number of activities a CEO takes on can certainly vary based upon skill sets, stage of corporate maturation, and the talent level of the rest of the executive team. Share and Enjoy: View Comments bfpower Well said, Mike. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

How many times over the years have you witnessed otherwise savvy professionals self-destruct because they wouldn’t engage out of a fear of conflict? Real leaders don’t play favorites, don’t get involved in drama, and they certainly don’t tolerate manipulative, self-serving behavior.

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Experience to Lead

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Having a pool of talent ready to take on new executive responsibilities mitigates the hardship of unexpected departures and operational lags. If you already have people in your environment engaging with leadership development programs, you’re one step ahead.

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CO2

JANUARY 15, 2020

According to a 2019 Conference Board survey , the most common reasons CEOs hire an executive coach are leading teams and developing people; executive presence or influencing others; and emotional intelligence. It takes considerable effort to recognize when someone is operating from a different mental model than yours.

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CO2

JANUARY 15, 2020

According to a 2019 Conference Board survey , the most common reasons CEOs hire an executive coach are leading teams and developing people; executive presence or influencing others; and emotional intelligence. It takes considerable effort to recognize when someone is operating from a different mental model than yours.

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CO2

JANUARY 15, 2020

Why CEOs want executive coaching According to a 2019 Conference Board survey , the most common reasons CEOs hire an executive coach are leading teams and developing people; executive presence or influencing others; and emotional intelligence. Getting unstuck How do we become aware of our mental models?

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Scott Mabry

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

a skill to master. / Your leadership orientation influences everything you do. Your orientation influences how you feel about things that happen as you lead. Self-awareness requires effort and it is a critical part of becoming a healthy and effective leader. . / a relationship to share. / a necessary evil. /

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

What is the number #1 book you recommend for learning how to become a better leader (boss/manager or leading self)? Even if you are working in a difficult culture, do what you can to make an impact in your sphere of influence. It will attract more A players willing to follow you and your influence will grow.

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The Recovering Engineer

DECEMBER 14, 2010

While I was in the Navy and learning to become an Engineering Officer, I learned about the specific margins that were built into both the submarine and the engineering plant to ensure safe operation. This weekend, I became eminently aware of the lack of margin in my life.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As is the case with many informal discussions that wind up becoming meaningful conversations, we found common ground rather quickly: Bad diversity training is the kind that raises awareness, then pretty much calls it a day. When we are asked to self-assess, we generally give ourselves very high marks! Simple, right?

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 19, 2016

Finally, you need good bus-driving skills. They are introspective, look for opportunities to develop themselves, and will continually hone and fine-tune their leadership skills in order to serve others better. They will then operate on those realities, often in support of elevating their own and other people’s behaviors and actions.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

In a perfect world professionals would only be judged solely on their character, skill sets, competencies, and performance. I want to be clear that I’m not advocating for form over substance, extreme self-indulgence, narcissism, or masking insecurity by the trappings you surround yourself with. Well done, Mike. Keep them coming.

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The Empowered Buisness

JANUARY 9, 2015

Are you aware of how leadership is evolving to respond to those trends? The 3 most critical leadership skills to navigate the future will be: Advanced “people skills”. Of all the skills a leader develops, the capacity to lead and influence people is ranking higher every year amongst CEOs.

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