Leading Blog

JULY 24, 2014

If success for entrepreneurial success is to get your enterprise to the point where it is self-sustainable, then most people fail. Given the proper skills and insights, most entrepreneurs can become successful or what Derek Lidow calls entrepreneurial leaders. Self-awareness is the key and probably the hardest of them all.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

Now more than ever, businesses are dealing with the impacts of significant world events that have altered how they operate today. In this article, we’ll break down what VUCA leadership is, how to assess leadership team preparedness for a VUCA environment and the key skills needed to thrive in a VUCA world. What is VUCA Leadership?

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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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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

What are necessary change skills? Jon explains: “ Strengthening your self-leadership skills will make you a better team leader and empower you to face the stress and distractions of a historic crisis. Linda Fisher Thornton of LeadinginContext contributed Leadership: Evaluating Ethical Awareness.

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Skip Prichard

APRIL 12, 2021

Leadership is shifting as we grapple with technology changes, shifting market realities, new business models, and unpredictable outside forces. I particularly enjoyed his focus on leadership starting with self, then relationship, team, and enterprise. Two fields of ‘self’ come together and create an Interpersonal Field.

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Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Here are some reasons why leadership feedback is essential: Enhance Self-Awareness: Leaders gain insight into how others perceive their actions, behaviors and decisions. Promote Growth and Development: Leaders can focus on professional development and skill-building by understanding their areas of strength and where they can improve.

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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. So much so, that if you don’t think timing is everything - think again. .&#

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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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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 24, 2013

Actually you’ll be surprised because both of them can bounce, stretch, and transform; all skills that effective leaders master over time! Leadership doesn’t come without its set backs whether it is a change in market conditions that impact product sales, a hurricane, tornado or other natural disaster, or a sudden loss of a major client.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 16, 2012

To adapt to fast-changing market conditions and to respond to complex customer challenges in today’s competitive landscape, companies must innovate. Less than one third (31 percent) of individuals were found to hold strong conflict-management skills. Just nine percent of employees exhibit a strong sense of self-awareness. .

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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. Do it because you have a great ambition to fix problems, and there’s nothing more thrilling than bringing a new product to market. It is essential to value other people’s skills and talents.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 4, 2018

Self-awareness seems to have become the latest management buzzword — and for good reason. As an organizational psychologist and executive coach, I’ve had a ringside seat to the power of leadership self-awareness for nearly 15 years. I’ve also seen how attainable this skill is.

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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. I would like to add one.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 30, 2013

The good news, though, is that our brains are quite malleable and as such, we are very much capable of ‘learning new tricks’ once we’ve become more aware of this tendency. So the first thing we need to do to better manage our fears is to identify and label these negative thoughts when they happen.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 5, 2019

In addition to caring for patients in the exam room or operating suite, physicians face challenges of navigating the reporting requirements of new payment models. Photo by Online Marketing on Unsplash. Practicing medicine these days is stressful. A Simple, Memorable and Actionable Model.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 20, 2019

Implementation is different to theory and ideas, so you need to be able to bring operational performance and many other skills to the table. It is not easy to find skilled people who also happen to be a good fit for the culture and mission of your enterprise. Keep that in mind as you build your company. About the Author.

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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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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.

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Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

So, I would suspect that your concern about maintaining gross profits of the past, when product sales dominated your business, is very real now that operations are more services oriented. If you clearly understand your company’s technical and marketing strengths relative your competitors, you can deliver a consistent and powerful message.

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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? Let there be light!

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Skip Prichard

MARCH 13, 2020

Jobs most at risk: machine operators and assemblers, clerical workers, elementary occupations, crafts and related trades. You could argue that all jobs are at risk: Machines can already analyze data, pick stocks, make decisions that touch on operational efficiency and logistics, sift through resumes and make hiring decisions, etc.

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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)? Key components of compassion are self-awareness, kindness, self compassion, acceptance and equanimity. Courage is the capacity to do the right thing, while being aware of the personal and wider risks.

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 20, 2016

and around the world are not prepared for the environment in which they operate.”. All markets are transforming today. If you’re not transforming the markets you’re in, than someone else is doing it. More Self-Coaching Leadership Books in ebook or paperback editions: . The theme will be change.

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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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Management Craft

JUNE 7, 2012

This fundamental skill pervades all others. Riding in inclement weather requires skill, confidence, physical and emotional stamina. As we become more self-aware and intuitively astute, we recognize the signs earlier and can take proactive measures. Staying current keeps us vibrant and marketable. Just like life.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

The king asked questions about the financial markets, art, and other sophisticated areas he thought Eggsy would be clueless about. Leaders either forgot who they are and go on a self-destructive path or they stay the course. Be aware you will have to make a decision with your leadership course. Are you a versatile leader?

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2011

Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. These are: Customer Segments – An organization serves one or several customer segments. Technology and its role in travel 2.0 Pink Demos Dr.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

link] mikemyatt Hi Mark: You make some great points – the best of which is being aware of how social media/networking impacts your family. link] Del Williams I don't think online is to blame, but poor people skills. I also love the Burke quote – one of my favorites…Thanks again for sharing Mike.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 23, 2018

With the best of intentions, I’ve seen smart leaders charge into sensitive interactions armed with what they believed was a combination of deep empathy, attuned listening, and self-awareness but was, in fact, a way to serve their own emotional needs. Self-Awareness Can Help Leaders More Than an MBA Can.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

One half of building business is supplying quality products or services; the other half is skill in building relationships. For example, as a designer/writer, my skills are not well applied to bookkeeping or financial management. This skill takes practice. Toastmasters is great for honing presentation skills). Test ideas.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 7, 2013

The digital marketer who effectively runs Qantas Airlines'' highly regarded — and very successful — loyalty program has an unusual iPad problem. Colwell observed that the rate of analytics innovation consistently outpaces interpersonal skills. Innovations in Digital and Mobile Marketing An HBR Insight Center.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

The churches I had previously worked with operated from the the philosophy this is church, and if people want it they will come. I look at incremental improvements as a necessary part of day-to-day operations, and a necessary component of keeping things current. Many a skilled leader has fallen prey to this circumstance.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

The reality is that we need to demonstrate an awareness of our differences if we are to truly gain the benefit of introducing people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and subsequently ideas into our workplace. This is a leadership issue in which diversity, and the awareness of it, will play a key role in the development of future leaders.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Here’s why: “Most organizations see leaders'' as drivers of results - exceeding sales quotas, deepening market share, boosting profits, etc. Do employees feel that their boss honors their career aspirations, building needed skills that serve their organization now and in the future? his/her face.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Needing a way to capture and document this event, I recruited Dan Evans , our Chief Marketing Officer , to join me on a journey that would span over 42,000 miles on four continents ( 11 countries total, including stops ) to interview and record sessions with experts in the science and art of leadership. Casablanca, Morocco.

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Rajesh Setty

DECEMBER 14, 2011

She has written nine commercially published books that have sold over 500,000 copies worldwide, and several self-published ebooks. LA: There’s a symbiotic relationship between writing and thinking that most creatives are aware of. LA: Look at the context in which business is operating these days. RS: What do you mean by that?

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The realities of globalization, with increasing emphasis on emerging markets, present corporate leaders with enormous challenges in developing the leaders required to run global organizations. They hire technical specialists, local experts, and country managers from emerging markets but rarely promote them to corporate positions.

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