N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A 2024 report from Wiley supports this shift, with 63% of those who received soft skills training reporting a positive impact on their job performance. This data highlights the growing recognition of soft skills as a cornerstone of effective leadership.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Here are some tips for leaders responsible for writing an effective annual report for their nonprofit organization. Consider making these objectives for your report: To demonstrate accomplishments ( not activities ) ( results and how you did it). Are we gathering photos all year long so we have enough come time to prepare our report?

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This week I am sharing a special report AI: Where Are We Now? This timely report includes an article I wrote for the EDUCAUSE Review titled Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Accountability. published by EDUCAUSE.

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Ethics Planning Report Review 248

HR Digest

MARCH 12, 2025

Todays CPI report, revealing Februarys inflation rate, is a moment of truth for HR leaders. For HR leaders, the February 2025 CPI report isnt just inflation data with inactionable numbers. What the CPI inflation report today holds for HR leaders The stakes couldnt get any higher. If todays CPI report lands below that 2.9%

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HR Digest

JANUARY 21, 2025

In an insightful report that came out last week, Monster revealed that there is a significant disparity between wage growth and the rising cost of living. Only 11% reported receiving raises or salary adjustments to counteract the rising inflation. rise in Consumer Price Index), employee satisfaction tells a different story.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In fact, twenty-eight percent report: a co-worker has tried to persuade them to change their […]. According to Glassdoor’s 2020 Politics at Work Research, most U.S. employees believe political discussions are “unacceptable” at work. And yet, one in two employees have done so.

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Politics How To Report 522

Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Instead of: Great report. Try: Your report had awesome insights! If youre giving feedback, make it clear and specific. No vague Good job or confusing Maybe next time you could you know think about something different? Next time, adding a few graphs would help leadership grasp key points even faster. Instead of: That didnt go well.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

More than two-thirds (69%) reported that they found working in person at the office to be the most effective type of team interaction followed by email (45%), online video conferencing (44%), and instant messaging (43%). Those who do so help to better engage and unlock the high achievement of different team members.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Yet only 31% of senior executives report feeling comfortable asking for support when facing complex challenges. Leaders who actively seek input report 40% higher team engagement scores. Teams report 67% higher trust in leaders who demonstrate openness to assistance and learning.

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Succession Emotional Intelligence Self-aware Execution 156

Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It seems like every day there’s another news report of yet another company mandating employees return to their office, another report of new findings about the consequences of rising employee anxiety and burnout, and more reports warning about the ever impending arrival of another economic downturn. Against that backdrop, I.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 7, 2025

The gap in your leadership style is costing your organization millions in lost talent and unrealized potential.Recent Deloitte analysis reveals 82% of senior executives overestimate their leadership capabilities, while only 34% of their direct reports rate them as highly effective.

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Leadership Styles Self-aware Leadership McKinsey 153

Great Results Team Building

JANUARY 4, 2025

Studies, like those by Gallup, reveal a striking disparity: while most managers believe they regularly give praise, team members often report feeling unseen and unappreciated. Most managers think they provide regular feedback, yet team members often report receiving little or none. The result?

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 25, 2024

09:30]— Understand how your boss prefers to receive information, whether through written reports, visuals, or verbal discussions. Managing up means being proactive and anticipating their needs before they have to ask. [09:30]— Effectively influencing your boss requires adapting to their style.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

More than two-thirds (69%) reported that they found working in person at the office to be the most effective type of team interaction followed by email (45%), online video conferencing (44%), and instant messaging (43%). Those who do so help to better engage and unlock the high achievement of different team members.

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Quality Team Teamwork Active Listening 326

Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

” Or, “We agreed that this report would be complete by Wednesday at 3 pm EST. You’ve turned it in on Friday every week this month.” Get specific (without blame, and concrete examples). CLARITY) “For example, this is the third time you’ve screamed at me this week.”

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How To Follow-up Examples Commitment 234

Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Try it with your direct reports and then teach them how to. Even better when your direct reports are all amplifying and supporting your messages with their own 5×5 plan. As your team is growing resist the urge to solve problems FOR them and teach them how to think. Build a highly integrated communication plan.

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Video Team Influence Report 444

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Our clients have reported significant improvements in revenue growth, market expansion, and team cohesion following the placement of a Chief Revenue Officer through our retained search process. These outcomes underscore the significant impact that our tailored approach can have on an organization’s growth trajectory.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The BDO’s latest survey amplifies this concern further, where nearly half of the private equity fund managers and operating partners reported being understaffed across their organizations. Around 20% of PE fund managers identified talent management as the most frequently deployed value creation lever, according to the BDO report.

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Chief Financial Officer Management Survey Talent Management 417

Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Give Them the Soundbite, Not the Saga A disengaged boss doesnt have time (or patience) to sift through long-winded reports. ” This makes them reflect on your work and gives you insight into whats at the top of their minds. When you update them, be crisp, clear, and results-focused.

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How To Performance Review Restructuring Budgeting 266

Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

thanks for this report. Even your direct reports don’t have to follow your leadership. It changes the game. Courtesies Aren’t Gratitude. And yet many leaders try to check the gratitude box with a “Thanks-for-passing-the-gravy” kind of gratitude. thanks for the update. thanks for coming to the meeting. thanks for returning my call.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Research indicates that 68% of executives believe their feedback drives improvement, yet only 23% of employees report receiving actionable guidance that enhances their performance. Executives who master strategic feedback delivery report 47% higher team engagement and demonstrate measurable improvements in operational excellence.

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Metrics Execution Construction Report 162

HR Digest

JULY 15, 2024

The bonus system in particular is a matter of much concern to the workers as it is reported that Samsung has a very complex way of calculating how much they offer to each worker. Workers have also been worried that the unsteady performance of the chips unit could put these bonuses at risk, cutting down on what they can expect to receive.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

If I asked a collection of your peers, colleagues, direct reports, and bosses about your leadership style, what would they say? Two critical traits I look for in leaders and executives are 1 – leadership approach and 2 – authenticity. I have found that a person will ultimately lead from a place of inspiration or intimidation.

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Leadership Metrics Human Capital Film 388

Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 29, 2025

Heres what it can do for you today: Supercharge Your Efficiency: Imagine drafting emails, creating presentations, and summarizing reports in minutes, not hours. Test it for email drafting, report summaries, or brainstorming content ideas. Its like hiring an assistant who works 24/7, never complains, and doesnt make excuses.

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Drucker Brainstorming Learning-by-Doing Tools 195

Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

Even better when your direct reports are all amplifying and supporting your messages with their own 5×5 plan. In addition to your direct report team, if you want to scale your leadership, seek out (and build relationships with) the informal opinion leaders and change agents on your team.

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Influence How To Leadership Tactics 502

Tanveer Naseer

MAY 11, 2022

She found it difficult to think of herself as a boss when just a few short weeks before she was working alongside the coworkers now reporting to her. Alisha struggled in her new leadership role. Alisha wasn’t prepared for dealing with conflict, making tough calls, and initiating difficult conversations. Click to continue reading.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 15, 2024

Start with your direct report team. Check for understanding with your direct reports. Once the cascading timeline passes, have some conversations with people who report to your team. Here’s how you do it: 1. For example, “Okay, if there aren’t any more questions, let’s check for understanding. Skip-level check for understanding.

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Learning-by-Doing Team ROI Report 509

Lead from Within

JANUARY 1, 2025

Consequently, current Gallup data shows that 82% of companies select the wrong person for management positions, while McKinsey reports that poor leadership costs organizations $15,000 per employee annually in lost productivity. Power Poisons Progress Many new leaders believe asserting authority equals strong leadership.

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Management Delegation McKinsey Micromanagement 141

Lead Change Blog

JUNE 28, 2021

And if you have earned the respect of those who report to you, it will not be long before one of those subordinates comes up and asks to take over the task of sweeping. When those who report to you are willing to step up and take over, and the task is within their capability to do it well, let them. Yes, it is highly likely they will.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Someone needs a report? Windshield Watchers: “The I’m All Over It” Folks (No matter what “it” is) Pew Got ’em. You’re always riding shotgun to overwhelm. Flying through the day, tackling everything that hits your dashboard the second it appears. Last-minute request? No problem. The problem?

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How To Learning-by-Doing Stress Delegation 323