Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

A LL COMPANIES begin with a vision. No one can predict what they may be or when they may occur, but it's nearly guaranteed that you will encounter them. Whether a challenge or a potential win, the common ground they share is that they will happen, they will have an impact, and how you respond will be critical to the business.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Every truly high-performing team has one thing in common: They spend time in candid conversation talking about what’s working and consistently look for ways to improve. What is our vision for a great team culture? What is our team vision for a great team culture? See How to Build a Great Team Culture.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 25, 2024

Great leaders understand that fostering a cohesive workplace is not just about managing people; it’s about inspiring and guiding a unified team towards shared goals. Here are some key steps to fostering a cohesive workplace and becoming a great leader who brings out the best in their team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 16, 2023

Achieve Success Together: How Great Teamwork Turns Talent into Performance Are you ready to learn how great teamwork can propel your organization into high performance? This week on #AskingForaFriend I have a conversation with my friend Dr. David Burkus about what makes a great team.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

To ensure that their vision aligns with reality and is effectively translated into action, visionary leaders must continually evaluate their path and approach. What Is My Ultimate Vision? The foundation of visionary leadership lies in a clear and compelling vision. How Can I Better Communicate My Vision?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 21, 2023

Position your ideas at work so they’re more likely to be heard. Have you spent time really getting curious about the systems and processes in the business? Do you understand the mission, vision, and values? Worry more about the idea, than who get’s the credit. Want to make an impact in your new role?

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 17, 2021

But what do you do when a critical player on your team is doing “okay,” but not great? Have them describe their vision of success. An easy way to begin the conversation is to start with their vision for the role. Be sure you’re talking about more than numbers. Be sure you’re aligned there.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Great teams know where they’re going, and need each other to be successful. Today in our “Great Teamwork Series”, we share 12 collaboration habits to help get (and keep) everyone on the same page. 12 Habits Great Teams Consistently Do to Create Better Clarity and Collaboration 1. Easy to say.

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Great Results Team Building

MARCH 5, 2024

Imagine a workplace where everyone wakes up energized, knowing their actions contribute to a bigger, shared vision. But crafting these elements isn’t just about checking boxes… It’s about embarking on an intentional journey where your team becomes co-creators of their destiny. Clarity is king.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

This challenge has manifested itself in various ways – from the Great Resignation to more recently the notion of quiet quitting. Regardless of what we choose to call it, the underlying problem is the same – people don’t feel a strong connection to the work they do, and consequently are not as invested as leaders want them to be.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

How I Learned About Scaling Leadership the Hard Way. After a decade of leading HR teams at Verizon (my largest team until that point was forty), I made a lateral leap to lead three large contact centers (about three hundred people). I established a clear vision and performance expectations. What does “regular” mean?

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Inspire team innovation with an idea garden, saving great ideas for future growth. AskingForaFriend The Challenge of Abundance: Too Many Ideas, Too Little Time First let me say, GREAT JOB! I would start by ensuring that everyone understands your vision and your MIT priorities. We are using the book and we’re reading it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Translate your leadership vision to tactical, measurable behaviors. For example, something as simple as “hold regular one-on-one meetings,” can be open to a wide range of interpretations. Or, suppose “We are highly responsive to our customers” is vital to your vision. “Karin, our team is growing. How do I lead well now?”

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

“Storytelling isn’t just about speaking; it’s about resonating. “It’s about reaching out and touching hearts,” Gleijm continues. This emotional engagement is crucial for rallying teams and stakeholders around a shared vision. Make every word count.”

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 5, 2023

The answer lies in the complex web of human connection - the power to inspire is within each of us; unlocking it is a matter of understanding and applying a few critical principles: Authenticity Shines The first step to inspiring others is to be authentic. Action Step: Define and articulate your vision clearly and passionately to others.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 12, 2023

They need a shared vision of success. So, if you’re looking for more collaboration on your team, start here, “Does my team truly need one another to be successful?” If you’re looking for a good place to start, here are 10 questions to talk about as a team. Read about it here and watch the video.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 12, 2024

Develop Ethical AI Practices: Be a role model and lead by example in the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. Lead with Vision and Purpose: Articulate a clear vision for your organization’s AI journey. Stay Inquisitive and Adaptive: Continuously seek knowledge about AI advancements.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The Unparalleled Human Touch At the heart of great leadership are qualities that transcend mere decision-making or strategic prowess. These are not attributes that can be coded into algorithms; they are born from life's experiences, emotional intelligence, and a profound understanding of human nature. The short answer is no.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 10, 2022

Wouldn’t it be nice if a new year truly ushered in a fresh start? We’re seeing it in higher levels of frustration and uncivil behavior being directed at others as the Omicron variant sweeps across the globe and further disrupts plans. Great leaders trust people with the truth. Many people are exhausted and struggling.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Finding the right leaders in an industry that demands excellence, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of financial markets can drive success and stay ahead of the competition. It involves evaluating their attitudes, values, and behaviors to ensure they harmonize with the company’s vision and mission.

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Career Advancement

JANUARY 11, 2021

“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them become what they are capable of being.” The ability to be a great coach to others, according to a 2018 Gallup survey. Now, we’re going to delve into what makes a great leader. Learn about your employees’ lives.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 23, 2024

They paint a vivid picture of the organization’s mission, values, and vision, creating a narrative that resonates with potential hires. Showcasing a Visionary Leadership Style: Visionary leaders inspire top talent by presenting a clear and compelling vision of the future.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 19, 2023

You know how important it is to get your team rallied around an exciting vision for the future. Here’s the question that prompted this production of #askingforafriend … “Hey Karin, I have a really exciting vision I know will be helpful for my team. Get curious about the possibilities. Embrace it all.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

This isn't just about achieving goals; it's about embarking on a journey that is deeply meaningful and uniquely personal. These are the seeds of potential that reside within us, the visions of what we yearn for in our quieter moments. Dreams are essential, for they are the genesis of all great endeavors.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The company was led by Marc Porat, who had a vision of what the future smartphone would be like at a time there was no world wide web or digital phone. At a candid team meeting, someone asked his role, “I have been sent by corporate to be your manager.” who are passionate about their roles. Keep Your Humility.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

It’s the COO’s purview to maintain a keen eye on the operational successes and shortfalls, constantly seeking to optimize processes and implement changes where required, be it internally or externally. Despite strategy being the linchpin, it would amount to naught if the right mechanism for its implementation isn’t in place.

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Next Level Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

My hope is that you’ll be inspired to join me on this journey towards living a long and purposeful life. For more than two decades, my wife Diane and I have been very intentional and consistent about visualizing our goals for the coming year and outlining the routines and actions that we think will best help us achieve them.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

An executive search consultancy can be invaluable in the recruitment process, ensuring that organizations do not overlook qualified candidates who could contribute significantly to their growth and success. However, finding the right leaders can be daunting, requiring time and resources.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 24, 2023

However, not all of these managers are able to transition from successful managers to great leaders. Here are five reasons why so many successful managers fail to become great leaders: Lack of vision: Great leaders are able to set a clear direction and inspire others to follow.

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Great Results Team Building

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Your successful 2024 is about windows and mirrors. Windows are what you are likelyto be concerned with the next month or two. Windows give us a vision of what is possible… what is ahead for us… But the most Effective Leaders pause before they project into the future. And that isn’t a bad thing. Every day.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

W E KNOW GREAT STORIES are the foundation of great communication. It’s not the idea but the story about the idea that begets followers. And by story, he means “a narrative about something that happened to someone.”. And by story, he means “a narrative about something that happened to someone.”.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Below are just a few excerpts that create food for thought: ❧ Michael Fuchs: If we’re going to establish a character in this business, it’s got to be through original programming. So, I sent a note out and said, “let us be Dickens,” let us look at contemporary society like no one else in the country. There’s a gym.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

It is crucial to have a good understanding of the organization’s culture, objectives, and obstacles to find executives who can lead efficiently and bring about positive change. Those who take up leadership roles in such organizations must be able to lead creatively and with an entrepreneurial mindset.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

A Forbes article in 2017 titled “If You Want To Be ‘CEO Material,’ Develop These 15 Traits,” created a laundry-list of traits needed to be a great CEO. What these cognitive processes translate to in a business setting include behaviors like judgment, integrity, empathy, emotional intelligence, and vision.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

He believes there could be trouble. The Agojie were about to attack. When Nawi wouldn’t obey his commands, the husband-to-be smacks the young woman across the face. She would not be pushed around. I think employees need to be more like Nawi. This is what a great community looks like. He hadn’t.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2023

When it comes to the success of new executives in your organization, just about nothing plays as critical a role as onboarding. Sure, a new hire could be a highly-skilled, perfect-match leader eager to start. If executives are the best of the best, shouldn’t they be able to succeed on their own accord?

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2023 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. Chaos does not have to be confusing or debilitating. Absolutely! There are no quick fixes but there is a playbook.

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