Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

” Why is a Check for Understanding a Powerful Leadership Communication Best Practice? Of all the leadership communication techniques we share in our leadership programs , the check for understanding always rises to the top as one of the easiest to do, while having the fastest impact. Communication is a team sport.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 30, 2024

In the competitive realm of business, reaching the C-suite represents not just a pinnacle of achievement but also a testament to one's leadership, vision, and dedication. Participate in cross-departmental projects to gain insights into areas outside your expertise. Here's how to bridge that gap: 1.

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Mike Cardus

JANUARY 25, 2023

It doesn’t explain why some people born into leadership positions aren’t good leaders. This theory says that leadership is not just about one person but the whole system or group. This theory is important because it acknowledges that leadership is not just about one person but the whole group.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Leadership is not a quality that is innate in some people and not others. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 ways that you can develop strong leadership skills during your adolescence. Joining clubs and teams is a great way to develop leadership skills. Join a Student Government Organization. Become a Peer Leader.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Many organizations also do a pretty good job with formal recognition — taking time to determine who deserves the plaque, the award, and a celebration. But many leaders, at every level of organizations, miss this vital pause. Genuine gratitude transforms your leadership. An Inexhaustible Source of Leadership Gratitude.

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CO2

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Unseen Backbone of Business Leadership In the dynamic world of business, the role of an Executive Assistant is often the unsung hero in the narrative of leadership success. They are often the gatekeepers of communication, the organizers of chaos, and the discreet problem solvers.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 8, 2020

By Linda Fisher Thornton This post is the first in a Series exploring 5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership as we approach IoT Day on April 14th. Unlike the software design projects of the past, working in the IoT takes us into completely uncharted ethical territory.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 3, 2021

However, in our project-based learning activities following 9-11, they shined bright. Leadership can come in a moment when you need it. If you Google leadership resources, you will find 807,000,000 results. Narrow your search by focusing on one leadership element, but you will still find a large number.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Typically, a large organization will administer a culture survey — a large inventory of questions that results in placing the “company culture” into one of several “culture types” or “culture orientations.” A shift to the everyday experiences of employees shifts the focus of what culture is in an organization. But what does this mean?

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

In a previous blog , I wrote about why you should transform your organization into a network organization and promised to write about how to lead that transformation. To recap, a network organization is all about communities based on connectors and content. Enter a dialog with them about the network organization way of thinking.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2022

I was six months into a new job and my boss’s boss asked me to take on a major project. I worked hard and gave the project my evenings and weekends until it was done. When I returned the completed project to my boss’s boss (ahead of schedule and with better quality than anything he’d seen), he frowned. So good did come of it.).

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 17, 2024

Become a Problem Solver Every organization has its challenges and inefficiencies. This proactive approach shows leadership potential and a vested interest in the company's success. Action Steps: Regularly brainstorm potential improvements to your team’s processes. Volunteer for projects that address these challenges.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Welcome to the July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. You may have a leadership dysfunction problem. Communication. Creativity/Inspiration.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Senior leadership hires can make or break an organization. So how do you find those top performers and disrupters that can take your organization to new heights? With demand for top executives outstripping supply choosing the best search firm to partner with can have a critical impact on the future of your organization.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 1, 2024

And while effective leaders will work to limit the number and frequency of these events, they are inevitable as organizations work to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. Employee Retention Strategies During Reorganizations, Layoffs, and Corporate Chaos Melissa and her team started the change process well.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 24, 2024

In the realm of leadership, there’s a profound responsibility that rests on the shoulders of every leader – the responsibility to drive transformative change within their organizations. Explore how AI can enhance your existing processes. Exceptional leaders understand this role well.

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QAspire

APRIL 8, 2024

I recently interacted with a senior business leader of a large organization. During our conversation he mentioned, “Our biggest enemy is not our competitors but our own complexity as an organization in form of organizational design, structures, processes, culture, systems, tools, scale and metrics.”

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Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Cross-Functional Collaboration – Action-learning based leadership development. An organization-development process developed for a company. Internally we developed the acronym GEEKS ( gather, entangle, empathy, knowledge-share ) for the process. Six months total GEEKS process time. ~3

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. If you have no idea what an action learning project is, Wikipedia actually does a pretty good job of describing it. The learning that results helps improve the problem-solving process as well as the solutions the team develops.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. If you have no idea what an action learning project is, Wickipedia actually does a pretty good job of describing it. The learning that results helps improve the problem-solving process as well as the solutions the team develops.

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Leading Blog

JULY 25, 2019

Established organizations of a certain size and age, sometimes called “legacy organizations,” are stressed by the entrepreneurial successes. The bad news for established organizations is that innovation for them is much more difficult than it is for startups. Unlike startups, established organizations have tremendous resources.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

And if you do not address the many issues that a corporate merger or acquisition present regarding your culture, you will soon lose many of the people that could propel your organization forward successfully. Of course, building a healthy and high-performing workplace culture integration is an ongoing process, not a one-time event.

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The Practical Leader

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

I was interviewing a leadership team member to prepare for an offsite planning retreat. She wearily said it was their unfocused frantic pace of activity. “We have lots of projects, goals, and priorities. When something goes wrong, or results are falling, frenzied leaders pile on new objectives, projects, rules, and policies.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

I expected my organization to stabilize and save me in the process. Leadership instability feels more pervasive than ever right now. When leadership around you is unstable, you have what it takes to drop an anchor and influence others to do the same. This gets triggered when we’re surrounded by unstable leadership too.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Businesses simply have run out of time to embark on multi-year transformation projects – that window has closed. Stop thinking about managing the risk of technology, tools, and process improvement. Your organization must immediately stop processing with dominant logic and an institutionalized approach.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 12, 2024

He organizes these phrases into four critical areas: connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment. You’ll learn to express care and investment through phrases like, “I care about you, this team, this project.” These phrases with solidify your communication skills in the process.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

By utilizing machine learning to streamline processes and leveraging data analytics to gain a deeper understanding of customer behavior, digital tools provide innovative solutions to today’s economic challenges. In addition, the ability to streamline and automate many business processes reduces waste and increases adaptability.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Role of Executive Search Firms in the Technology Industry Executive search firms play a vital role in the technology industry by helping organizations navigate the complex talent acquisition landscape. The complexity of the IT landscape necessitates specialized knowledge and skills beyond traditional leadership attributes.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As a leader, understanding and adapting to this shift is crucial to embrace decentralized leadership. The Shift from Command to Choice Gone are the days when a command-style leadership could drive an organization forward. They aspire to lead in their own unique ways, motivated by personal goals and the desire for acknowledgment.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

All organizations must face major transformations while working to advance in their industry. As the key change driver in his organization, Daniel highlighted the importance of having the support of the whole Executive Board to create an agile work environment to drive a successful transformation. Boris Dragovi?

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 20, 2019

talk on and on about servant leadership. If you’re working on a construction project, ask them if they’ve ever built anything before. This will give you a window into other things they are good at and enjoy, which may come in handy when you have a special project. Yet it’s still so rare to see it before your eyes in real life.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Regularly communicate how individual roles and projects tie back to the company's purpose. For instance, in team meetings, discuss how specific tasks are crucial in achieving the organization’s broader goals. Storytelling as a Tool : Share success stories within the organization that highlight the impact of collective efforts.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. I am struggling with how to take our established Succession Process to the next level. We have been using the 9 box and Likely 5 process for a number of years, and I am trying to figure out what is next and how to freshen up the process.

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Career Advancement

JANUARY 8, 2018

In any organization, you’re going to run into challenges to expanding your leadership influence. Here are four roadblocks to overcome for effective leadership influence. If all employees in your organization don’t share a strong vision, they’re not really clear on what they’re working toward together.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 16, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I emphasize the significance of implementing seven unconventional methods to cultivate diverse thinking in organizations. Encourage employees from different departments to work together on projects, fostering the exchange of diverse ideas and approaches.

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QAspire

JUNE 10, 2012

A start-up or a fledgling organization relies on individual heroism of their people to successfully deliver projects. These team members are enthusiastic, engaged and willing to see the project succeed. They are emotionally connected to the purpose of project/organization. Then the organization starts growing.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 26, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I advise my clients on various aspects of leadership, and one topic that has been gaining increasing importance in today’s rapidly evolving business is the role of ethics in artificial intelligence (AI). In today’s AI-driven world, ethical considerations are paramount.

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