Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Your personal edge is something you develop and lead with to help set you apart. Remain objective with your priorities in mind. Principle #4: Sharpen Your Edge Your edge is a two-sided sword. One side is knowing what sets you apart from others. The other side is learning all you can to increase the odds of your success. Winners act.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

One emerging development is the role of the Chief Employee Experience Officer, a position that embodies the growing commitment to placing people at the core of corporate strategy. Research from Gallup points out that more than half the workforce is open to new career moves, highlighting the volatility of talent markets across industries.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

A S A LIFELONG communication skills coach, I was asked recently by one of my colleagues how important individual coaching attention is for a person to learn and grow at any stage of their career. I’ve seen many breakthrough moments when people from all walks of life set their sights on developing new thoughts, actions, and habits.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 9, 2021

Be objective and specific. For years, we’ve been asking this critical question in our leadership development programs: If you knew someone truly cared about you, your career, and the success of the team, would you want to hear difficult feedback, even if it was hard to hear? Be objective and specific.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to the February 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Development. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared Get Promoted at Work: Your 10-Point Plan.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Welcome to the April 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Development. Julie Winkle Giulioni shared Career Success 2.0: Communication.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 26, 2013

Posted in Career Development Self Leadership [link] Much has been written about the importance of a life plan. Even more has been written and promoted about steps to develop one. Life plans set a direction and key objectives [.]. All of this is positive, but is it the right approach?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As the title suggests, the CPO is primarily responsible for overseeing the people aspects of the organization and aligning them with the overall strategic objectives. This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2017

Welcome to the July 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Jane Perdue of The Jane Group provided How to develop deep diversity with 9 learning styles. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog submitted Four Solutions if You’re Feeling Overworked and Underappreciated at Work.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Career Development and Organizational Growth Participating in a junior advisory board is not only a prestigious role for millennials , but also a valuable addition to their professional portfolio. Avoiding bureaucratic entanglements allows these young advisors to freely express their creativity and innovative ideas.

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Career Advancement

MAY 10, 2021

Tell your boss about your career aspirations and map out a plan toward achieving your goals. Include clear objectives and benchmarks of success. Propose and implement a peer-coaching program that pairs up people who can mentor each other through the development of particular skills. Help your boss enhance her reputation.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

A robust succession plan also builds a culture of continuous learning, where employees are engaged, curious, and motivated to develop their skills. Conversely, organizational strategy provides the roadmap for achieving business objectives and long-term aspirations. With succession planning , you’re not leaving your future to chance.

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Leading Blog

JULY 6, 2021

It’s time to prepare for the skills managers need to develop in order to support both their teams and their business. Here are the three skills managers need to focus on and develop right now: #1. Informal and formal feedback sessions to discuss overall performance objectives. Career development conversations.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Chair, Organizational Development, N2Growth. Considering adoption of such an objective, preemptively leading out and to stop leading through after the turbulence, requires a strategy and approach to address the issues long before they are seen on the horizon. By Damian D. “Skipper” Pitts.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Therefore, offering training and development options that make your staff members feel seen, heard, and valued is essential. Here are some things you can do to use training and development opportunities to motivate your staff. . Help them set goals, and show them how those objectives contribute to the organization’s higher goals.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 7, 2020

Welcome to the April 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Development. Communication. ” Connect with Ken on Twitter at @kenbyler.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the journey of your career, the phrase "Put on your big-boy pants" (or big-girl pants) is more than just a call to maturity; it's an invitation to step into the realm of personal growth and professional excellence. Let's break it down: Pushing Yourself Beyond Comfort Why It's Crucial : Comfort zones are career stagnation in disguise.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Career Opportunities and Employee Satisfaction by @Julie_WG. Hyperbolic Discounting and 7 Ways to Prevent Self-Sabotage by Ken Downer @RapidStartLdr If we can figure out how to make the closest reward one that supports the long-term objective, we will succeed. 10 Reasons Smart Leaders Make Bad Decisions by @BrianKDodd.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Developing a leadership style that resonates with your team is about more than managing tasks and meeting objectives; it’s about connecting on a personal and professional level. Here’s how you can start developing a leadership style that connects with your own team. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

“But I exceeded all my objectives. The truth is, in most companies, meeting or exceeding your objectives is not enough to stand […]. Why am I not rating ‘leading?’ ’ ” It’s a frustrating conversation no matter which side of the desk you’re on.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 19, 2024

It’s always essential to periodically take stock of your leadership career. Here are six clear signs that should prompt you to consider reevaluating your career path. Recognizing these clear signs and taking action when needed can lead to a more fulfilling and successful career.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 6, 2016

8 Ways to Refresh Your Career in the New Year. The new year is the perfect time to step back and take some tangible actions to invest in your career. How would your career (and life) improve if this were the year you got past it? What were the three behaviors that most helped your career and your professional brand in 2015?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Expect to Do Some Heavy Lifting by @artpetty How to Facilitate – as Opposed to Dominate – Your Meetings by @suzimcalpine 5 Important Lessons I Learned Growing Up from @wallybock Leaders, Objectivity vs. Detached Coldness by @KateNasser How Writing Your Obituary Can Help You NOW!

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 30, 2023

To avoid this unhelpful misunderstanding, try this instead: “I want to ensure we’re fulfilling all the objectives here. You can use our Development Discussion Planner to prepare for the conversation. But many people interpret “why” questions as challenging or argumentative.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

By partnering closely with clients, executive search firms gain valuable insights into the culture, values, and business objectives of the organizations they are working with. From regulatory changes to technological advancements, staying abreast of these developments is crucial for both finance organizations and executive search firms.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 5, 2024

Effective leadership isn’t just about guiding a team or achieving organizational goals; it’s also about personal growth and development. Setting personal development goals is a powerful way for leaders to enhance their skills, mindset, and overall effectiveness. Setting clear objectives helps you stay focused and motivated.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I’ve written about these and other crucial tools for helping leaders improve relationships, gain executive presence and succeed in my new book, The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career. Give yourself 60-90 days to determine if you have the right mix of talent to achieve the goals and objectives.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

The antidote, I’ve found during my two decades as an accountability speaker and business consultant, is a thoughtful and persistent effort to infuse accountability into every objective, every task, and in every colleague-to-colleague and company-to-customer interaction. What will happen if our organization fails to reach our objectives?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

One of the key qualities of an effective CPO is the ability to think strategically and align procurement initiatives with the overall business objectives. They understand the importance of developing their team’s skills and capabilities, nurturing a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

By engaging in virtual executive coaching, leaders can maximize their time, focus on their development goals, and maintain productivity in demanding roles. As virtual coaching continues to gain traction, more and more leaders are embracing this powerful tool to enhance their leadership abilities and accelerate their career trajectories.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 9, 2011

The key to developing influence is understanding that contacts and relationships are not synonymous. In today’s post I’ll describe how to create influence by developing high value relationships…. It is by building into others and through assisting others in reaching their goals and objectives that you will find success.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Unlike traditional staffing solutions, the executive search process proactively addresses the organization’s long-term leadership requirements and strategic objectives. These changes reflect shifting corporate needs and have cemented the role of executive search in developing effective leadership.

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Leading Blog

JULY 10, 2014

Relationship Momentum is a book about how to create momentum for moving your ideas you’re your career) forward. Some good advice on strategy and tactics: Your strategic objective is always a single direction. The problem emerges when people don’t understand the difference between strategic objectives and short-term tactical responses.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

To thrive in this role, he needed to develop new skills for dealing with a never-ending stream of demands. After he took the time to pinpoint his big-picture priorities and outline the stepping stones toward those goals, he grew confident in making bold decisions that would help the company achieve its objectives.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

To thrive in this role, he needed to develop new skills for dealing with a never-ending stream of demands. After he took the time to pinpoint his big-picture priorities and outline the stepping stones toward those goals, he grew confident in making bold decisions that would help the company achieve its objectives.

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Career Advancement

OCTOBER 12, 2020

To thrive in this role, he needed to develop new skills for dealing with a never-ending stream of demands. After he took the time to pinpoint his big-picture priorities and outline the stepping stones toward those goals, he grew confident in making bold decisions that would help the company achieve its objectives.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2016

At one point in his career, he reports the strangest question he was asked in a job interview was, “Why do you want my job?” The best moment in his career occurred in 2008, when he recommended a direct report for a job within their company. .” When asked “if money were no object, what would you do all day?”

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