N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Ichak Adizes provides a valuable framework that categorizes leadership into four distinct styles, each with unique strengths.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Leadership excellence is the ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve their best. Successfully developing a leadership team involves providing support, guidance, and opportunities for growth and development. This can include attending workshops or courses on leadership.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 20, 2020

Journaling can be one of the easiest, least expensive, and most effective parts of your personal leadership development. Most effective because your journal can be the centerpiece of your leadership development. Plus, a good journaling habit makes all the other parts of leadership development work better.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 9, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I have observed that most organizations’ leadership development programs are standardized and one-size-fits-all. For instance, as collaborating with colleagues or participating in group brainstorming discussions. I always encourage my clients to try something new.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

If times of uncertainty don’t lead to your shining moments of leadership brilliance, acknowledge that. Then write down what you don’t know, and brainstorm ways to gather more information in that arena. Brainstorm those possibilities and develop contingency plans. ” – Julian Baggini. Start with you.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership [This post was co-written by Jay Perry, who is co-author of "Taking Charge of Your Talent" with Don Maruska.] Leadership Development Self Leadership brainstorming clarity Coaching' So, why wouldn’t you want to have a [.]

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in November 2023 curated just for you. The Heart of Innovation : A Field Guide for Navigating to Authentic Demand by Matt Chanoff, Merrick Furst, Daniel Sabbah and Mark Wegman Books on innovation mostly focus on how to nurture innovative cultures and brainstorm ideas.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Hi Karin, We just completed our leadership development program, and we’re feeling really good about how we’ve been applying what we’ve learned along the way. The leader-led Challenge and Support groups have been so helpful as we’ve worked to implement what we learned in our leadership training.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

It’s Already Inside (Kindle) is a collection of well-told personal stories with solid leadership lessons. From brand violations to messy office space, from inconsistent customer service to poor employee practices and procedures, and to leadership apathy. Here are several of the lessons: Never walk past corporate graffiti.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Posted in Career Development Leadership Development This is a question I have been meditating on for a few months now. Author information Kristy Smith Kristy contributes her first Leadership Aha moment to the day she almost lost her marbles! Career Development Leadership Development brainstorm personal development'

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 13, 2025

leadership that listens Weve all heard about the importance of understanding people. Kranzs leadership helped ensure the safe return of the Apollo 13 crew. This depth of understanding isnt developed overnight. “Leadership isnt about giving orders. Thats the kind of leadership that leaves a lasting mark.

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Career Advancement

MAY 11, 2020

Fortunately, many key leadership principles that apply in any crisis are incredibly valuable here. Lead team brainstorming meetings. Call your team together for a group brainstorming session, asking them all to chime in with ideas for dealing with a specific problem. Spend time reflecting. Prompt others to give feedback.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Instead, he brainstormed with the talented people around him and came up with a new vision – one that was just as compelling as the original, and with the added bonus that it would actually work. In fact, an original, revolutionary vision isn’t innovation at all (and it certainly isn’t leadership). But he didn’t.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 20, 2014

We’d been meeting all week, meeting after meeting, a gaggle of senior leadership and marketing team leads, workshopping and brainstorming and collaborating over all that we’ve been, where [.] Leadership Development employee engagement Leadership talent management TalentCulture TChat' Author information Meghan M.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Coaches can help executives craft a clear vision, set realistic goals, and develop actionable plans to achieve them. Developing a Strategic Mindset Through Coaching Developing a strategic mindset is essential for any business’s success, and executive coaching programs are key in shaping this mindset.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

N2Growth, as a premier executive search and leadership advisory firm, recognizes the transformative influence a skilled Commercial Leader can wieldone who interlaces strategic vision, operational excellence, and people-centric leadership into a cohesive path toward profitability and innovation.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2013

Sustainable leadership is a direct result of leaders that encourage feedback, listen and act positively on the information they receive to take their leadership effectiveness to the next level. Leadership is about relationships. Building your leadership legacy is about building others. Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 3, 2010

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full A Leadership Checklist: 10 Things To Do Right Now To Make It A Great Year by Starbucker on January 3, 2010 As a leader, I’ve learned that getting off to a great start in a new year is very important. Popularity: 70% [ ?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2021

3 Common Leadership Myths About Burnout by @suzimcalpine If we can begin to dispel some of the myths that circle #burnout, we’ll be far more effective in tackling it in our #workplaces. Should we allow criticism while brainstorming? Leadership Secret: Be "Other-Centered" by @DebbieLaskeyMBA. Reflections at 75 from @wallybock.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

According to LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning Report, 94% of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their career development. Mentoring Programs: Pairing experienced employees with newcomers facilitates knowledge transfer and professional development.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 26, 2024

The magic in the conversation is the “how can we… ” brainstorming. Step 2: Brainstorm Forces Split the team into smaller groups, if necessary, and brainstorm the forces driving change (positive forces) and those resisting change (negative forces). Step 1: Define the Change Describe the change.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Doritos and effective leadership. We can learn a valuable lesson about effective leadership through their messaging and how it translates to everyday life. Leadership is much like the techniques used in Doritos’ Super Bowl commercial. The following is a guest post by Jason Monaghan. You might be surprised.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 28, 2024

Leadership transitions are often challenging for both new managers and their teams. These issues are increasingly common and can stem from a lack of leadership acumen or an overwhelming adjustment to the new role. The Problem: Distant, Visionless, and Uncollaborative Leadership New managers often face a steep learning curve.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 1, 2019

While he expected to have a short leadership leash when he first started, it blew his mind that he never once heard, “That’s great! Reflect on your leadership, team, and organization. Grab a meal with your leadership team and then play “Yes, And.” Have you considered…?” or “Good thinking. What if we…?”

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Sure, you care about your career and the conversation in the next talent review, but when presenting to executives, the best way to showcase your leadership is extraordinary execution. Your customers. And then, give the executive team the benefit of the doubt. Start by drawing confidence from that.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 27, 2021

Jayden,* a newly appointed supervisor, approached me with a question at the end of a leadership program. The same is true for your leadership career. Values are defined by self-leadership authors Andrew Bryant and Ana Kazan as “personal or shared enduring beliefs or ideals about what is good and desirable and what is not.”

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 30, 2024

Leadership transitions can be daunting, not only for new managers but also for their teams. Distant Leadership : New managers might seem aloof or disconnected as they navigate their new responsibilities. These issues often stem from a manager's lack of leadership training or overwhelming adjustment to the role.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

I learned this principle when helping clients brainstorm how best to leverage AI within their operations. Learn more at solrashidi.com. * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas. * * * Use the principle of “thinking big, starting small, and scaling quickly.”

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Patrick is President of Fulcrum Connection LLC, and is a facilitator, leadership trainer, and professional speaker. The research literature on leadership finds that the most effective leaders are excellent managers and excellent leaders. 6 I have found two key approaches for team leaders to develop this rare combination of skills.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 26, 2010

There’s a new dynamic at work that’s creating the new leaders of the 21st Century, and the better we can understand it, and adapt our “resolutions&# to it in very specific ways, the greater our chances to find and stay on that road to leadership greatness. And yes, they are more “abstract&#. They are about people.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 20, 2017

But we all know people in the business world who do a terrible job in leadership positions: awful bosses, disengaged department heads, ineffective team managers, and otherwise bad bigwigs in nice offices who make the work environment an unpleasant one. THE ZOMBIES This approach to leadership is thoughtless, passionless, and lacking in energy.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

The thing I hate about brainstorming is the lack of follow through. Brainstorming, without follow through, is an irritating braindrizzle. The challenge: Nothing kills a “what might we do” conversation more than adding “how… Continue reading →

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Mike Cardus

MARCH 13, 2013

As a team we sorted and determined 4 product and service ideas that the team could develop, using existing resources and staff. Purpose: Brainstorming, creative thought development, team problem solving. Have the topic or idea to be "brainstormed" written on a white board or power point slide: What can we…?

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In my experience as a leadership executive coach, I have seen how emotionally intelligent leaders are consistently more effective in managing and resolving conflicts. For example, they might channel team frustration into brainstorming sessions to uncover better ways of working. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

Poorly run brainstorming sessions are the biggest waste of all. An invitation to an unstructured brainstorming meeting is an offense to creativity. Meetings that neglect results and don’t impact behaviors are a colossal waste of time.

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CO2

JANUARY 4, 2025

In leadership, the questions we ask often define the outcomes we achieve. By unpacking these styles, we can identify actionable ways to empower leadership, specifically through what we call Action Questions. For example: In a brainstorming session, focusing solely on Action Questions may stifle creativity. The solution?

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