N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In today’s digitized business era, where artificial intelligence (AI) continually reshapes industry dynamics, a new breed of executive leadership emerges at the forefront. Tapping into this requires a distinctive leadership mindset. Let’s dive deep into why the C-suite’s creative minds have never been more crucial.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The titles listed below—published in 2023—capture many of the key themes and trends organizations are wrestling with. Think of how the Empire State Building went from a sketch to the jewel of New York’s skyline in twenty-one months, or how Apple’s iPod went from a project with a single employee to a product launch in eleven months.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Balancing leadership strategy and tactics is critical for leaders at every level of an organization. When you embrace effective leadership strategy and tactics, they’ll work together to help you, your teams, and organization thrive. What is our organization or team’s purpose?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In our meetings with CEOs and HR directors, it is evident there is a growing concern within organizations needing to strengthen current leaders and support the bench of the future ones. When the business environment in which leaders and organizations must operate has changed considerably. How do they affect Leadership?

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The longer you’re in a leadership position, the more decisions you will have to make. Your decisions become uncomfortable when they impact the livelihood of those you lead, the organization’s health, and more. 6 Uncomfortable Leadership Decisions. These decisions… They’re not always going to be easy.

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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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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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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 2, 2024

Here are 24 innovative leadership goals for the new year – including metrics to measure your progress…. Done right, they also bolster leadership development. Think your organization is too small? Partner with other organizations. Define Leadership Model: Document what leadership means at your company.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The diagram below highlights the steps involved in the leadership process. Organizations and markets are complex and constantly changing. First, establish a project team to create a detailed plan. In the middle of The Leadership Process diagram are the words “Involve Others/build Relationships.” Leadership is a process!

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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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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Competing in the Age of AI : Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Lakhani (Harvard Business School Press, 2020) AI-centric organizations exhibit a new operating architecture, redefining how they create, capture, share, and deliver value. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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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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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 22, 2023

My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. But don’t forget; there are leadership lessons in Plane. We will look at those leadership lessons in this article. Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Plane 1. They begin to ask questions.

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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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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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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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Lead Change Blog

MAY 21, 2015

Positive Leadership , based on positive psychology, makes a tremendous difference in any workplace no matter how hierarchical its structure may be, or how plain the tasks at hand. That’s where positive leadership comes in. You can always apply positive leadership. What is Positive Leadership? You give genuine attention.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Welcome to the June 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. Robyn McLeod provided The Do’s and Dont’s of Inclusive Leadership.

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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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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article We’ve heard the fictional story of the women warriors of the Dora Milaje in the movie Black Panther. Throughout the film, there are leadership lessons galore. We will explore those leadership lessons in this article. Quotes And Leadership Lessons From The Woman King. They may have been.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 19, 2023

Collaboration is a key factor in the success of any organization or team, but too much of it can lead to negative consequences. To avoid these issues, it’s important to carefully evaluate the need for collaboration on each project and ensure that the right people are involved in the decision-making process.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I sometimes use storytelling with my clients to make a point. Last week, one of my clients heard the story of two Zen Monks and it had a profound impact on his leadership. However, being decisive and taking bold action is often necessary for the success of the organization.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Which of our projects/efforts/contributions was most impactful to the organization? This is a great way to help your team consider how their work aligns with your organization’s strategic priorities. This works well, even for frontline employees who may not be involved in projects with a capital “P.”

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in March 2020. Marketers want to change their customers’ minds and leaders want to change organizations. Leading with Gratitude : Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton. Friedman and Alyssa F.

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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 from Within

JANUARY 30, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, the challenges and opportunities presented by virtual leadership are more prominent more than ever. Embrace Digital Communication Tools: The foundation of virtual leadership is effective digital communication. Trust-based leadership empowers remote teams to excel.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. Let’s look at the leadership lessons in Strange World. Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Strange World. Were you leading in that organization?

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in August 2020. Creativity isn’t a “nice to have” leadership trait. Why do so many organizations, teams, couples, families, and groups who should be working together end up wasting energy on unproductive conflict? What conditions are most conducive?

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

MARCH 22, 2023

Once you’ve built some great goals, you need to communicate them to the organization. Once you’ve built some great goals, you need to communicate them to the organization. People in your department need to understand how their own goals, as well as the goals of their colleagues, tie to the broader organization goals.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

T HE INEVITABLE CONSEQUENCE of leading in an increasingly complex world is that we will have developmental gaps in our leadership. In the words of Robert Anderson and William Adams, authors of Scaling Leadership , “We are running an Internal Operating System that is not complex enough for the complexity we face.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

See our article in Smartbrief on Leadership: Safety First, Clarity Next: The Secret Formula For Better Workplace Innovation. Accessible and Organized : Using project management software, this garden is not a wild thicket but an organized oasis.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in March 2021. The CEO Test is the authoritative, no-nonsense insider's guide to navigating leadership's toughest challenges, brought to you by authors uniquely qualified to tell the stories. So he launched a multiyear research project to find out.

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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. Volunteer for projects that address these challenges. Attend company events and participate in cross-departmental projects.

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The Practical Leader

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Recently, we had discussions with a senior leader about his goal to build a more agile organization. When we started our coaching and consulting work with his leadership team, it soon became clear they were frantically implementing a partial and piecemeal effort. Stand-Alone Projects/Programs. Bolt-On Change Programs.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This can include things like offering to help with a difficult project, taking on a task that they don’t have time for. In every organization it’s important to know the boundaries of each person and what is acceptable and what’s not. But what communication framework can a leader use?

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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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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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