Leading Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Everyone wants to move up in their career. One of the best ways to understand what your staff are looking for is to host ongoing career conversations. Knowing this can help you develop a path for their career growth together. Your position as a leader goes far beyond team management.

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2021

Decoding : occurs when the receiver actively listens to a message to ensure accurate transmission and interpretation. Her focus is consulting in strategic planning, organizational development, talent management, and leadership, including change management and culture evolution. Channel : how you deliver your message (i.e.,

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Lead from Within

MARCH 14, 2024

Becoming a new manager is a significant step in your career journey. Moreover, active listening is equally crucial. By listening attentively to your team members, you’ll build trust and gain valuable insights. Mentorship and Development As a leader, you have the opportunity to mentor and develop your team members.

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Lead from Within

MAY 23, 2024

As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals at various stages of their careers. Recognizing these signs early can help you make more informed career decisions and better prepare for future leadership opportunities.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve dedicated my career to helping leaders reach their full potential. Throughout my career, I’ve observed that while leadership can be expressed in many ways, great leaders share a core set of characteristics that make them truly remarkable.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

In today’s post I’ll quickly examine the merits of developing your listening skills. Think about it…when was the last time you viewed a negative soundbite of a CEO who was engaged in active listening? The next step in the process is learning where to apply your new found listening skills.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 12, 2017

A few years into my career, I worked for a boss who asked a whole new style of questions. They help us reflect, develop critical thinking skills, or clarify intent and understanding. Asking questions that really matter + actively listening to the answer + critically reviewing what’s been shared = a good life practice.

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Lead from Within

MAY 6, 2024

Failing to Listen Actively: Listening is an integral part of effective communication, yet many leaders struggle with active listening. Research by the International Journal of Listening highlights that active listening enhances rapport, comprehension, and problem-solving.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 27, 2024

Regularly seek feedback and actively listen to Gen Z employees to make them feel heard and valued. Promote Learning and Development: Investing in Gen Z’s personal and professional growth is vital. Leaders should offer continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and clear career development paths.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Whether you’re stepping into a leadership role or seeking to expand your impact as a leader, adopting a structured approach to your development can mean the difference between success and struggle. Work on developing self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to navigate interpersonal dynamics with finesse. Seek Out Mentorship.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 16, 2024

Embrace the different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of your team members, and actively seek their input. Active Listening to Understand: Active listening is a crucial skill for leaders to develop. By valuing diversity, you promote a culture of respect and understanding.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Whether through public acknowledgment, rewards, or career advancement opportunities, showing appreciation can significantly boost morale and encourage further participation. Practice Active Listening: Be present and engaged during conversations. A positive collaborative environment makes everyone feel included and important.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 11, 2014

It’s rarely intentional on their part even if the office gossip might make one believe their behavior is “on purpose” Without a change in an unapproachable leader’s behavior, this can become a significant career staller or stopper. Employees need to be able to interact with the leader in order for the work to get done.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 21, 2024

Advancing your career in hospitality management is about more than just moving up the ranks—it’s about continuously growing and adapting in a dynamic industry. Whether you’re in Tennessee or anywhere else, success in this field requires a blend of experience, education, and smart career moves. Thinking why?

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 30, 2024

Invest in Self-Development While the onus of leadership development is on the manager, employees can also benefit from investing in their personal and professional growth. Cultivate Emotional Intelligence Developing emotional intelligence (EI) is crucial for navigating the complexities of a leadership transition.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 24, 2024

A Gallup poll revealed that one in two employees had left a job to get away from a manager and improve their overall life at some point in their career. Actively listen and respond to your team’s input to show that their opinions matter. Don’t Neglect Professional Development: Stagnation leads to frustration.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 25, 2024

Actively listen to what they have to say and address their needs. Support Professional Development: Great leaders invest in their team’s growth. Provide resources, training, and mentorship opportunities to help your team members develop their skills and advance in their careers.

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Leading Blog

JULY 10, 2019

Listening is a tangible action that engaging leaders employ to demonstrate that they value the Millennials in their sphere of influence. They listen…then collaborate on how they might support their emerging leader’s goals to leverage their strengths, nurture their natural skills, and achieve their career goals.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

Think of one or two very successful (in business and life) individuals you’ve witnessed/ admired in your career. The most common answer to this question is: They are great listeners. Bottom Line: Active listening accelerates communication and understanding. So what about it – are you actually listening?

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 29, 2024

You’ve made it to a significant point in your career. Your leadership must evolve with your career trajectory. Invest in Professional Development : Take courses, pursue certifications, or hire a coach. Practice active listening and clear communication. Congratulations! It’s a common pitfall.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Even today, investing in more formalized measures of self-assessment can be crucial to developing your skills and shifting your attention towards goals that are truly aligned with your strengths. What Is a Career Self-Assessment Test? What Are Five Career Self-Assessments? O*NET Career Exploration Tools Released by the U.S.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

These solutions consider the leader’s strengths and areas for development, creating a personalized approach that fosters continuous improvement and drives professional growth. This approach ensures that every aspect of your personal development journey is aligned with your aspirations and ambitions.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Leaders actively listening to their team members creates an atmosphere where employees feel emotionally invested in the organization and empowered to contribute constructively. Focus also needs to be directed toward continuous learning and development. To foster innovation, it’s essential to adopt a strategic mindset.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Developing effective conflict resolution skill sets are an essential component of a building a sustainable business model. Where there is disagreement there is an inherent potential for growth and development. Thanks for taking the simple and taking it deeper than most of us pastors have time to develop. Thanks again.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help even out the uneven. Where there is disagreement there is an inherent potential for growth and development.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Provide opportunities for skill and training development: Offer ongoing training and development opportunities for employees. Listen to your employees: Encourage open and honest communication by actively listening to employees’ thoughts, ideas, and concerns in a safe and non-judgmental environment.

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Lead from Within

JULY 26, 2024

Helping your team develop a strong sense of self-motivation is one of the most valuable investments you can make as a leader. Emphasize that skills can be developed. ” Employees set goals and developed action plans, resulting in a more accountable team. Promote a Growth Mindset: Foster a growth mindset.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Spend time with each and every employee and get to know their jobs, career and development goals, hopes and dreams, strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, the names of their children and pets, where they live, and anything else that’s important to them. Learn and practice active listening. Develop a strategy.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As an effective leader, it is important to understand your direct reports’ career goals and aspirations. This can help you create development plans and opportunities that align with their goals, and ensure that they feel invested in the company’s future. And here they are: How can we invest in your future here?

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Lead from Within

MAY 3, 2024

Do you actively listen to your team members and encourage them to share their ideas? – Feedback is an essential part of development. – Anticipate challenges that may arise from outside your team. Are your goals equipped with clear and measurable metrics? – Specific metrics can provide direction and motivation.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 12, 2024

This innovative spirit leads to the development of groundbreaking solutions. Address concerns promptly and actively listen to your team. Teammates trust each other’s abilities, allowing everyone to focus on their tasks and be more productive. Demonstrating integrity builds trust in your leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

They are active listeners, fluid thinkers, and know when to press-on and when to back-off. I am a firm believer that even when certain traits are not present they can be acquired, developed and refined so long as one thing is present – the desire to do so.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Develop Active Listening Habits: Effective communication is a two-way street. As a new leader, it’s crucial that you cultivate the habit of active listening. Develop Your Emotional Intelligence: Emotional intelligence greatly enhances communication.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Listening demonstrates respect, concern, an openness to new ideas, empathy, compassion, curiosity, trust, loyalty, and receptivity to feedback – all considered to be qualities of an effective leader. Listening isn’t rocket science. It’s a management disease – Poor Listener Syndrome (PLS)! The cure: Get some feedback.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 30, 2010

New melodies I am looking for: Trusting self and others, Active listening, Rekindling relationships, Collaborative connections, Creating a circle of influence and Giving. My new country is only a mindset away, one that reflects my core values and will focus my energy into building a circle of trust.

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Career Advancement

JULY 19, 2021

Recently, I shared insights on the most in-demand skills for the future that the leaders of tomorrow’s workforce need to develop. Several key competencies will aid in the development of all of those skills: The ability to think outside of the box, maintaining a healthy curiosity about how to best respond to change.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 18, 2024

Listen Actively: Great communication starts with listening. Dedicate a few minutes daily to practice active listening. This respect for brevity ensures that your essential points are delivered with clarity and without dilution. This commitment can transform how you engage with your team.

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