N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

The Case Against Long CEO Tenures In the corporate world, longevity in a leadership role is often seen as a sign of stability and success. Over time, however, they may become entrenched in their ways, leading to a lack of innovation and agility. Research has shown that there is an optimal CEO tenure that maximizes shareholder value.

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Lead from Within

MAY 7, 2024

A positive culture fosters productivity, employee engagement, and long-term growth. However, when leadership goes awry, it can become toxic, affecting not only the work environment but also the bottom line. As an executive leadership coach, I advise my clients on the importance of cultivating a positive and inclusive company culture.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By investing in coaching your board chair, your organization can unlock the full potential of its leadership team, paving the way for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth. One of the critical benefits of board chair coaching is the development of practical leadership skills.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 22, 2024

Critical thinking is essential amidst societal divisiveness, emphasizing the need for innovative problem-solving. 10:24 – 14:50: Cultivating Critical Thinking and Emotional Connection Critical thinking and emotional intelligence are pivotal for fostering positive relationships within your business.

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The Practical Leader

JUNE 2, 2020

“Resistance to change” frustrates many managers. Change management programs aim to overcome that resistance. Like the Rottweiler, embracing or resisting change has a lot to do with how much control we have. Like the Rottweiler, embracing or resisting change has a lot to do with how much control we have.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the dynamic realm of leadership, the significance of corporate culture cannot be emphasized enough. Resistance to Change: In a rapidly changing business environment, adaptability is paramount. A revitalized culture embraces change as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 3, 2024

While CEOs are often admired for their leadership, vision, and decision-making abilities, they are not immune to making mistakes. Ignoring Innovation: CEOs who resist innovation and technological advancements can quickly fall behind their competitors. Ethical leadership is not a choice but a responsibility for CEOs.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Too many lead for the sake of position and power and what that entitles them to. Competing in the Age of AI : Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. When traditional approaches are inadequate or resisted, advanced leadership skills are essential. Blog Post ).

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Lead from Within

JULY 17, 2023

Effective leadership requires a combination of skills, knowledge, and qualities that help to inspire, motivate, and guide a others towards a shared goal. Here are the top ten leadership habits to avoid at all costs: Blaming people: One of the worst leadership habits is to constantly blame others for mistakes or failures.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 1, 2024

AI is at the forefront of this evolution, driving innovation and reshaping industries. AI Will Inevitably Become an Organizational Norm: The third insight emphasizes that AI will inevitably become an integral part of every organization, whether we resist it or not. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead from Within

JULY 31, 2023

Leadership is a crucial aspect of any organization, and it’s important for leaders to constantly evaluate their own behavior and practices to ensure they are leading in the right direction. Are you resistant to change? Innovation is key, especially when operating environments are changing quickly.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 9, 2022

Resist telling your team “This is how it’s going to be.” Instead, show true leadership by listening and responding from the heart. Most people resist change. Try to help your team learn to view change positively, as an opportunity for building and using new skills in the face of high demand. The Leadership Gap.

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Lead from Within

MAY 9, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with leaders from various backgrounds and industries. These questions serve as a compass, guiding them through the complexities of leadership. These questions serve as a compass, guiding them through the complexities of leadership. Am I Adapting to Change?

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. For 2023, after reading nearly 40 leadership books, my pick for this year’s best new leadership book is When Everyone Leads. Leadership is interactive, risky, and experimental.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2012

Turn Innovation Inward. Innovation continues to be a hot topic, and rightly so. Few things can change the course of a project, career, company, category, or industry like successful efforts in innovation. The Practice of Leadership is in need of a Makeover – an Extreme One.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 2, 2019

Welcome to the April Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, productivity, development, engagement, team building, and more. Linda Fisher Thornton of Leading in Context provided 16 Answers to What is Good Leadership? Development.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

” “How do I scale my leadership influence as my team size grows?” ” These are “ Asking for a Friend” questions I hear frequently in our leadership development programs. . Translate your leadership vision to tactical, measurable behaviors. Build an infrastructure for courage and innovation.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

What is Bad Leadership? Bad leadership encompasses a range of behaviors, qualities, and styles that negatively impact an organization , its employees, and its goals. Here are some key aspects that define bad leadership: Poor Communication : Bad leaders often fail to communicate effectively with their team.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Any culture with an over-emphasis on “ knowing your position ” creates problems that get in the way of relationships, causes resentment and, as a direct result of this, can interfere with progress and innovation. Don’t waste your time and energy trying to light a fire under flame-resistant people. Five Lessons'

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2020

E-commerce innovation in 2021 will look like what was projected for 2025 by @ValaAfshar | ZDNet. Paradoxical Coaching - When Clients Resist by Anne Perschel @bizshrink. Paradoxical Coaching - When Clients Resist by Anne Perschel @bizshrink. 3 Ways To Avoid The Leadership Chaos In The Emotional Extremes by @WScottCochrane.

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CO2

JULY 25, 2023

They bulldoze their plans through and others, who weren’t consulted, wind up resisting them — no surprise there. Innovator) Assess alternative methods of taking action, such as, “Will this help us reach our goal? People get promoted for having good answers. Since then, I’ve expanded upon my conclusion. How can we do it better?”

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CO2

JULY 25, 2023

They bulldoze their plans through and others, who weren’t consulted, wind up resisting them — no surprise there. Innovator) Assess alternative methods of taking action, such as, “Will this help us reach our goal? People get promoted for having good answers. Since then, I’ve expanded upon my conclusion. How can we do it better?”

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Great Results Team Building

MAY 1, 2024

Just like a key needs the right grooves to unlock a door, your leadership approach needs to adapt to different personalities to achieve truly productive communication. Their leadership skills inspire others to achieve goals. Their control-oriented nature may lead to micromanagement or a resistance to new ideas.

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CO2

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Importance of Recognizing Leadership Flaws In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, recognizing the bad characteristics of a leader is just as crucial as applauding the good. Inflexibility stifles innovation and can lead to a stagnant organizational culture.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Old Testament Joseph’s heart models some great leadership characteristics. Someone asked me once what I primarily look for in the hiring of a staff position. Integrity When tempted by Potiphar’s wife and when an opportunity for revenge against his brothers presented itself, Joseph resisted temptation.

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The Practical Leader

JULY 2, 2012

He was at the centre of the work we and the CEO were doing on culture and leadership development. I believe those employees who are resistant to change because they are negatively orientated in their personalities or wish to harm the organization need to be differentiated from those employees who are offering valid critique.

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Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

There needs to be positive reinforcement for doing your job. What kind of collusion and hidden mistakes and sabotage are you creating by doing that?”. The managers nodded…. It is not an easy answer. Sometimes there should be negative reinforcement for not doing your job. michael cardus is create-learning.

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LDRLB

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Bob Lieberman is a business leadership consultant based in the Pacific Northwest. I’ve just finished reading another good article about an innovator’s need to open the mind. Articles like these always make me wonder: Doesn’t the other 95% of the business need to innovate, too? You can find more at [link].

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2018

How to Prepare Your Soul for Leadership in 2019 by @WScottCochrane. The power of positive future-focused questions by @mjasmus. The latest thinking on the benefits of articulating a coherent, compelling #innovation narrative via @mitsmr. It’s Never Too Late to Learn These 12 Powerful Leadership Habits by @LollyDaskal.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

By turning to a skillful executive coaching company that knows exactly how to deliver results when it comes to leadership coaching and helping leaders do what they do best: optimize their performance, imagine further, and lead well. Still, it has taken many different forms, and today, not all executive or leadership coaching is created equal.

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LDRLB

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Bob Lieberman is a business leadership consultant based in the Pacific Northwest. I’ve just finished reading another good article about an innovator’s need to open the mind. Articles like these always make me wonder: Doesn’t the other 95% of the business need to innovate, too? You can find more at [link].

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

This type of work is nuanced and requires leadership skills that are often overlooked in business school. Executive leadership training programs can offer support and meaningful dialogue to master new challenges effectively. What is an Executive Leadership Training Program?

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The Practical Leader

MAY 27, 2020

When people don’t trust their leaders they’ll resist change and improvement efforts. Get Input and Engagement for Innovation — Strong implementation trumps strategy. Leverage firsthand experience to make first-class improvements and innovations. .” Information is going to get out.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2011

When it comes to leadership, I can share the issue of expectations is no small matter. Let me make this as simple as I can; managing expectations is gamesmanship – aligning them is leadership. Let me make this as simple as I can; managing expectations is gamesmanship – aligning them is leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

Tanveer Naseer of Tanveer Naseer Leadership brings us How Leaders Can Successfully Champion Change. Bill Benoist of Leadership Heart Coaching shares Accepting Change. Growing Justice shares 6 Leadership Quotes for Leading Social Change. Overcoming Resistance to Change. Then watch the waterfall of change begin.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Often used by people within positions of power within organizations, these clichés support control, group cohesion, or an agenda. Although these clichés might serve short-term management objectives, they often hinder long-term innovation, suppress employee morale, and foster a culture of compliance over mutual growth.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 16, 2024

In healthy organizations, leadership often depends on the task being performed. People lead based on their passions and gifting, more than because of their position, title or job description. But removing hard lines around people promotes their individual creativity and encourages innovation for the team.

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