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Leadership & Political Correctness | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference. Putting political agendas and peer pressure aside (as great leaders do), leaders should not make their choices based upon public opinion. Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct.

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Ideas Don't Equal Innovation | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

As a result of our conversation, I decided to dust-off an old post, give it a few updates, and pass along my thoughts, which can be best summarized as “ Ideas Don’t Equal Innovation. “ It is my hope to help dispel the myth that ideas are inherently good things.

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Important Ideas on Change and Transitions: A Frontline Festival

Let's Grow Leaders

Learn about 3 lessons from the political realm that inform us on how leaders can successfully champion change initiatives in their organization. Your next promotion won’t happen until you “be the change” that those who have your career in their hands expect to see. Managing Through Career and Life Changes.

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Drinking the Talent Kool-Aid | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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Workplace Gossip | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

While the emotional distress associated with gossip can be dealt with fairly easily, the political discord that can erupt in an organization can be nothing short of disastrous. Gossip destroys trust, undermines credibility, and is one of the greatest adversaries of a healthy corporate culture. I Think Not.

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How to Become Your Boss’s Favorite Employee

Career Advancement

Becoming the favorite employee at work requires some political maneuvering—think of it as strategic relationship building. Take risks, stepping outside of your comfort zone and proposing innovative ideas that you feel could benefit the company. Tell your boss about your career aspirations and map out a plan toward achieving your goals.

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Extreme Makeover – Leadership Edition

N2Growth Blog

Turn Innovation Inward. Innovation continues to be a hot topic, and rightly so. Few things can change the course of a project, career, company, category, or industry like successful efforts in innovation. The Practice of Leadership is in need of a Makeover – an Extreme One. Don’t Wish for Change – Demand It.