Lead from Within

MARCH 14, 2024

Becoming a new manager is a significant step in your career journey. To succeed as a new manager and lead your team to excellence, you’ll need to hone specific leadership skills. In this blog, we’ll explore seven essential leadership skills that every new manager should know and cultivate.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Managing your first direct reports is one of the most challenging transitions a leader will ever have to navigate. There are lots of things an aspiring leader can do to get ready to be a manager, including on the job experiences, reading, taking courses, and learning from others. SL is a must-have leadership framework for any manager.

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Lead from Within

MAY 23, 2024

One common aspiration that many professionals have is to step into a management role. If your primary focus is on gaining authority and control rather than genuinely caring about your team and their development, it can negatively impact your ability to lead effectively. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

According to a recent study, 70 percent of managers struggle to transition into effective leadership roles, often failing to inspire and guide their teams to success. In my experience as a leadership executive coach, the transition from managing to leading is not easy, which is why many managers struggle to make the shift.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 24, 2024

Management is as much about what you shouldn’t do as what you should. 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.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 24, 2018

Some three years ago, I developed a new business strategy for a not-for-profit organisation which, faced with on-going austerity measures in the UK, wished to focus on the longer-term on sustainability and income generation. A lack of ‘Why’ and ‘Can Do’ modeling, especially by leaders and managers.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 9, 2018

One of the most important skills for any manager is listening. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As a trusted advisor and expert in leadership development, I have witnessed first-hand how these services have transformed organizations into powerhouses of success. By encouraging individuals to develop their skills and challenge the status quo continuously, organizations can stay ahead of the curve and seize growth opportunities.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. In today’s dynamic business environment, the CPO plays a pivotal role in talent management, recruitment, and retention.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 8, 2024

It’s more than managing budgets or metrics; the key lies in understanding and managing the people side of change. Leaders should actively listen, addressing concerns, and motivate teams to adopt the change. Embrace a team effort with diverse leaders: Change management thrives on collaboration.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Their astute leadership ensures institutions’ continued growth and development and reinforces their standing as beacons of knowledge and intellectual advancement. One key skill that aspiring academic leaders must develop is effective communication. Academic leadership is a crucial factor in achieving success in higher education.

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Mike Cardus

MARCH 6, 2013

Within organizations the role of a Supervisor exists between the first line manager and the front line employees. The accountability and authority are different from that of a First Line manager. The supervisor offers assistance to the manager in situations where the work is broken into sections of shifts. Why it’s important.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 26, 2013

In What Keeps Leaders Up at Night: Recognizing and Resolving Your Most Troubling Management Issues, published by AMACOM, Nicole Lipkin offers a wealth of information, insights, and counsel on how to accelerate personal growth and personal development.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Managing just to the numbers only gets you so far. My way of describing the inclusive reality Kouzes and Posner defined was leading with your heart and managing with your head. They listen. Inclusive leaders keep both logic and emotion in their management toolkits. They’re delivered by people. Isn’t that a sad story?

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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.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 16, 2013

First of all this is what managers do, not leaders. And, you may be missing opportunities for innovation and employee development. You see, telling may be teaching but it isn’t sustainable development. And great way to observe is by MBWA, Management by Walking Around. So what gets in the way of actively listening?

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As an executive coach, I help leaders transform their fears into strengths by creating a safe space for exploring anxieties and developing personalized strategies. Developing a Personal Board of Advisors: External Perspectives Leaders often feel isolated in their roles, which can exacerbate fears and self-doubt.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

The Role of an Executive Coach in Your Development In today’s dynamic business environment, executive coaching’s role in leadership development has become more critical than ever. One of the key aspects of executive coaching is its focus on personalized development.

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Leading Blog

MAY 15, 2023

A 1995 Academy of Management Review journal article, “ An Integrative Model of Organizational Trust ,” is often cited for its breakdown of the factors of trustworthiness. Managing your reputation is key. Bring empathy to the table Be sure to practice active listening. So always guard your reputation.

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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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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Leaders are often tasked with many projects that overload their schedules, which can prevent them from effectively leading and managing their team the way they should. Neglecting an employee by providing minimal feedback and support is an issue that lies within the management position, not the employee.

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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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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 28, 2024

Leadership transitions are often challenging for both new managers and their teams. In this article, we will analyze the root causes of these challenges and propose a four-point plan to help new managers overcome these obstacles and become effective, inspiring leaders. The four points: 1.

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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. If so, you likely have issues with conflict. The only thing worse than what I’ve just described is leadership that doesn’t recognize it and/or does nothing about it.

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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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HR Digest

MARCH 31, 2023

Effective employee performance management is critical for achieving organizational goals and enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity. In today’s competitive business environment, it’s essential to develop strategies and systems that support ongoing employee development and goal attainment.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Developing self-awareness can help you become a more authentic, effective, and influential leader. This can help you manage your time effectively and ensure that you are able to focus on your priorities. Communication is not just about speaking, it’s about listening to learn and understand.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They understand the unique pressures and demands of leadership positions and can provide tailored guidance to help executives develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed. Another significant benefit of board advisor coaching is the development of strategic thinking skills.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 12, 2017

While I don’t think she intended it this way, her factual style of asking and telling was a good life lesson for dealing with bosses who managed by command-and-control and wanted answers straight up. They help us reflect, develop critical thinking skills, or clarify intent and understanding. My mom told me how it was going to be.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 5, 2019

They develop, inspire, and motivate people. They actively listen and provide regular feedback. They continuously develop themselves and others. The development choices you make will have a profound impact on your performance and it will also impact those you lead. Great leaders set a compelling vision.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 5, 2024

They provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities for skill development, showing that they genuinely care about their team’s success. Active Listening: Trust is consistently forged through listening. They delegate responsibilities, provide autonomy, and foster leadership skills within their teams.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 3, 2024

We’ll explore various types of listening that are essential for better communication. Types of Listening You Need to Know: Active Listening: Active listening involves fully focusing on the speaker, not just hearing their words but also understanding their emotions and intentions.

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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. Actively listen to what they have to say and address their needs. Support Professional Development: Great leaders invest in their team’s growth.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2017

Below is a list of security initiatives that a security leader would either manage or have parallel impact upon within a business: Data security. Vendor management. Identity & Access Management (IAM). Vulnerability Management (VM). Policy & controls development with implementation. Network systems security.

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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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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 31, 2017

It’s also a good time to set leadership development goals, either as part of a formal development planning process, or just because it’s a proven way to continuously improve as a leader. I’ll use active listening, open-ended questions, body language, and eliminate distractions that get in the way of my ability to listen.

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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. These help manage stress and maintain a positive mindset. An HR manager and I implemented a “personal why” workshop. Emphasize that skills can be developed.

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