N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2011

The thing leaders need to keep in mind is expectations cut both ways. Keeping what you perceive as being your end of the bargain is only half of the equation, as what you think only matters if it’s in alignment with the understanding of the other party.

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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. So, how do you lead the transformation from a traditional (hierarchy-oriented) organization to a network organization? Acknowledge your position.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 25, 2017

You see, unbeknownst to him, he had a limited supply that could not be replenished. You see, unbeknownst to him, he had a limited supply that could not be replenished. Put another way, as the boss, we can giveth and we can taketh away. And because of this promise of punishments and rewards, our result is compliance.

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Jason Womack

DECEMBER 3, 2018

I just need extra time to implement that email organizing process you taught me.". When I have the time, I'll use that delegation process you shared with us.". Next week, when things are a little less busy, I'll get to process and study those materials you sent.". I could keep going.on You have 1,440 minutes in a day.

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Great Results Team Building

MARCH 26, 2019

Team norms are the foundation of your team CULTURE. Your team CULTURE determines your team performance. Strategy is what you want done, but CULTURE determines how it is done. CULTURE is the BEHAVIORS your team ALLOW to be repeated. SO How do You Define Team NORMS? YOU can CLARIFY NORMS in THREE simple steps!

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 27, 2019

It doesn’t matter what sort of business venture you are hoping to launch, from a restaurant to a street food van, and from a tee shirt printing company to a freelance blogger, you will need to hone your online presence. Your main market will be the millennial. You need to ensure that you can tap this market.

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Leading with Trust

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Let me ask you a question: Do you believe trust is critical and important to your success as a leader? Raise your hand if you answered yes. OK, you can put your hand down now. Why do I think you raised your hand? Raise your hand if you answered yes.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

APRIL 26, 2022

Have you, like me, been wading through the online discourse about training in the hybrid workplace? Perhaps you would appreciate a “distillation.” Perhaps you would appreciate a “distillation.” Here are some things to consider as you structure and invite people to your hybrid sessions. It is overwhelming!

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You're Not the Boss of Me

DECEMBER 27, 2014

It’s the way things get balanced out, I suppose. This kind of balancing act almost always comes up at the beginning of a New Year when so many of us make promises to ourselves about what we want to change. Values “drift” can happen easily in the busyness of the day and give way to less useful behaviours. You divert YOUR course.

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Planning a useful team building event can be a challenge, but these seven steps will help you to ensure that your people enjoy not only a great time, but also benefit from insights and lessons that they can apply to workplace interactions. So, here are your seven steps to planning a useful team building event: 1.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

You can listen back here.) Reserved your spot? Find out more and reserve your spot on the livestream here. The Leading Issue Another date for your diaries: join us on 24 May for the next instalment of The Leading Issue , to enjoy Ann Francke in conversation with national chair of FSB Martin McTague. Catch up here.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Companies with more than three women on their corporate board have an 80% higher return on equity. . Companies with more than three women on their corporate board have an 80% higher return on equity. In order to achieve better gender balance in the executive ranks, there are many ways to go about it, including: 1.

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Great Results Team Building

MAY 19, 2012

If you woud like to improve your team accountability, starting a fun “consequence bowl” tradition may be exactly what your people need. To create a stronger culture, you may consider adding this idea to your staff meetings as a tradition…. What is “The Consequence Bowl” and how does it work?

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Strategy Driven

JULY 11, 2016

Everyone tells you to get referrals. And most people tell you to “ask” for them. Now that that’s out of the way, suppose you actually DO get a referral. Ask, beg, get one proactively, earn one (the best way), whatever, let’s say you have the referral in hand… NOW WHAT? No one tells you that part.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

It can feel pretty defeating when you’ve put your oh-so-valuable time and energy into planning and executing a marketing plan, only to barely see a difference in your bottom line. That’s right, not only are you not alone, but you’re in the majority! Your strategy was nonexistent. Your strategy was nonexistent.

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CO2

JANUARY 31, 2014

The focus today is on finding your purpose. . What gives your life meaning? Many gurus will ask you to walk into a bookstore and see what stacks of books attract you. Or to write your eulogy to see what you would like others to say about you. Some you would defend with your life, literally.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

All outside salespeople have ‘windshield time’ – the time you spend behind the wheel, or in some form of transportation, going to and from appointments. REALITY CHECK: How are you taking advantage of that valuable time? Your choice. What do you listen to? What should you listen to? Total inspiration.

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Chris Brady

DECEMBER 30, 2010

In some ways this frenzy of good intentions is a bit humorous, tied to the start of the new year and all. So how can we set goals that won't disappear faster than a politician's promise? Goals must have a specific time period And now for some subtle nuances that will help make your 2011 goals more achievable: 1.

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Rajesh Setty

MARCH 21, 2012

There is a good chance that you don’t have a mentor right now and are not even considering entering into such a relationship in the near future. Here are a few reasons why you might want to consider engaging a mentor: 1. I have three mentors and I am fortunate for having each one of them. Your mentor may not be so nice to you.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Jennifer summarizes: “ Are you planning a department reorganization or a big change? Jennifer summarizes: “ Are you planning a department reorganization or a big change? Here are seven questions your team wants answers before they can get on board. Welcome to the June 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! Communication.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

In today’s post I’m asking you to nominate the everyday community leader - the soldiers, first responders, teachers, volunteers, student leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, pastors, medical professionals, etc., You can nominate your unsung hero by leaving a comment explaning how their example of leadership touches the lives of others.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Have you ever said to yourself, How in the world did [insert name of powerful business executive] get to where he is? That executive who made it big probably doesn’t have more powerful brain cells than you… but what he (or she!) probably does have are three non-glamorous but crucial qualities: focus, discipline, and follow-up.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 7, 2019

As a business owner, it is vital that you have procedures in place to help you overcome these obstacles, to ensure that your business continues to grow and be a success. With this in mind, here are three common business obstacles and how you can overcome them. Brand reputation.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

MAY 14, 2011

On the other hand, if we are to maintain our enthusiasm, stand tall and grow, we need some help along the way. Given their disparate occupations and limited exposure to the real world of politics, it occurs to me that these folks will need plenty of help along the way. and green… as a rookie in the workplace. So what will?

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Depending on what you are celebrating at work and how wild your team is about to be with the decorations, holiday safety can promise a stress-free experience instead of spending it putting out small fires and tripping over stray balloons.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 12, 2018

I thought I’d share the best question and my answer: “How do we keep moving forward and not get caught up in the day-to-day malaise of emails and meetings?” I call it the three business ‘pillars of success’ ” ACTION. I call it the three business ‘pillars of success’ ” ACTION.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 12, 2018

I thought I'd share the best question and my answer: "How do we keep moving forward and not get caught up in the day-to-day malaise of emails and meetings?" I said, "This might sound super-simple and you might know it, but there's a great way to look at each day and measure how you moved the big ball forward.

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Joseph Lalonde

MARCH 14, 2018

Becoming A Healthy Leader There are plenty of ways to become a healthy leader. I’ve shared various ways you can become a healthy leader over the last couple of weeks. I asked each of these leaders a single question about healthy leadership: What healthy habits do you attribute to your success as a leader?

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 24, 2020

I’ve seen individuals from diverse industries and cultures who are extremely proficient as individual contributors, for example, get promoted to lead small teams and, despite great promise, simply fail to deliver. Leaders, researchers and thought leaders generally agree that there are three essential behaviors. Why is this the case?

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 26, 2016

Some industries benefit from rather convenient ways of bringing people together , but if you don’t have quite the same product or service to play with, you have to get back to the basics of team dynamics. I’ve spent a great deal of time nurturing small teams and ensuring they work cohesively. Break down physical barriers.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 28, 2012

Do you know what you want to do with your career? What if you don't? If that's your situation, you first must imagine what that field might be. There are productive ways to look for clues about what might work for you. Follow these three steps: 1. Describe it in the same way.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 3, 2018

Do you get to the end of the day and feel that you’ve met your most pressing deadlines but haven’t accomplished anything that’s fundamentally important? You’re hardly alone. It’s natural to want to get deadline-driven tasks squared away and off your mental to-do list. Bich Tran/pexels.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 25, 2014

You see, aside from a Walmart, Kannapolis''s most promising economic opportunity is in the hands of Los Angeles billionaire and health and life-extension aficionado David H. As you can imagine, this is where things get complicated. As you can imagine, this is where things get complicated. It''s a much more nuanced tale.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

It was the end of a meeting reviewing progress on a promising initiative to bring a new health service to apartment dwellers in crowded, emerging-market cities. To find out, the company decided to test market the service in three roughly comparable apartment complexes over a 90-day period. But would they actually buy it?

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 5, 2018

” These questions will help you identify the type of competition that currently exposes you to the greatest existential threats. Executives who consider and discuss all four types of competition will uncover important insights, and such an analysis can help move your strategy forward. Microzoa/Getty Images. Insight Center.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 2, 2016

Instead, each bird follows three simple rules : (1) move to the center, (2) follow your neighbor, and (3) don’t collide. The rules enable each bird to act independently while ensuring the group acts cohesively. The three simple rules are the doctrine for the flock. Schools of fish do the same.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Berwick presented the report from the independent National Advisory Group on the Safety of Patients in England ( A Promise to Learn — A Commitment to Act: Improving the Safety of Patients in England ) to Prime Minister David Cameron in London. In August, Dr. Donald M. Close the gap between the front office and the frontline.

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