Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I can’t tell you how many times a manager has come to me for advice after they’ve made a technically authentic, but clumsy move: Storming out of a staff meeting in anger. But, they don’t do much to build a leader’s influence, reputation or impact. What is authentic leadership? They learn to do that well.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 24, 2020

I am no stranger to the challenges of candidate management during a crisis. I started my career in executive search right out of college over 13 years ago, so recruiting is work that I’ve always done and always loved. Ask the hard questions you don’t want to such as, “Are you still excited about this role and our company?”

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Innovation Excellence

MARCH 30, 2025

GUEST POST from Janet Sernack When I exited my corporate career more than thirty-five years ago, I was privileged to be regarded and respected as the Fashion Direction Manager for the Grace Bros Department Store group, one of Australias most senior women in retail management.

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Lead from Within

MAY 22, 2024

As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand the significant impact that professional relationships can have on an individual’s career success. These connections can lead to career advancements that may have otherwise remained out of reach.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 24, 2022

When I think of the most courageous leaders I’ve worked with over my career, it’s not the BIG decisions they made or the SINGLE TIME they made the tough call that created a legacy of courage. Courageous managers will tell you their truth , even if it’s hard to hear. And they give credit where it’s due.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Do you manage your company’s reputation? Why is it important to manage your reputation? Lida Citroen , an expert in the field of reputation management, has a resource to anyone who wants tips to build a reputation that can withstand negative influences and becomes stronger over time. Lida Citroen.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 30, 2023

And if you manage a young leader, please don’t use those despair-inducing words.) You might be tempted to just ask your manager, “Why do we have to do this?” ” Hopefully, your manager takes the question the way you mean it and gives you the context. Give it time. You’re not ready yet.” (And Do you enjoy them?

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

OCTOBER 26, 2021

That said, your reputation can get flushed down the toilet in seconds. Sometimes reputations get tarnished by rumors, falsehoods, or misunderstandings; other times, it’s the result of folks who take shortcuts, exhibit poor judgment, or are downright deceitful. How do you repair your reputation? Good news takes the scenic route.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

” I’m thinking about the handful of managers I had over the years who were the epitome of a jerk at work — the bullies who crush courage with their toxic leadership behaviors or who seem to be lacking a moral compass. In Courageous Cultures , I share a story of a well-intentioned manager who was coming across as a bully.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Nothing can claim more tainted professional reputations, destroyed friendships, and polluted corporate cultures than gossip. As a leader it is incumbent upon you to do the right thing, which is to protect your reputation and those that you work with. The old saying “it is what it is” is only true until you decide to make a difference.

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Leading Blog

JULY 19, 2021

Courageous acts can be risky—career-wise, socially, and sometimes physically. Detert defines workplace courage as “taking action at work because it feels right and important to stand for a principle, a cause, or a group of others, despite the potential for serious career, social, psychological, and even physical repercussions for doing so.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

You’re working hard to build a good reputation as a manager. Being decisive and knowing how to say no are important leadership skills, but handled the wrong way, they can come off as excuses that can damage your career. Managers need to lead with confidence, humility, and a long-term focus on building relationships.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

” I’m thinking about the handful of managers I had over the years who were the epitome of a jerk at work — the bullies who crush courage with their toxic leadership behaviors or who seem to be lacking a moral compass. In Courageous Cultures , I share a story of a well-intentioned manager who was coming across as a bully.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Regardless of where you are in your life and your career, I can promise you one thing; you will consistently be faced with challenges and obstacles along the way. My question is this: have you taken the time to do the necessary planning? You will face physical, mental, financial, relational, and resource challenges among others.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Stay silent and you miss a chance to build your credibility and reputation. But disagree without tact or grace and you can permanently damage your career. Stay silent and you miss a chance to build your credibility and reputation. But disagree without tact or grace and you can permanently damage your career. In […].

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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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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

I have only raised my voice in the workplace twice during my career and both times I have regretted it tremendously. Resist the temptation to give way to emotional decisioning and you’ll see your career and company soar to new heights of success. link] Taariq Lewis Hi Mike: As always, a great blog. I will be curating again, soon.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 10, 2014

Most people don’t realize how bad meetings reflect on their leadership, management, and reputation. You will get a favored reputation that you run efficient and on-point meetings. If you do these simple steps in each of your meetings, you will develop a solid reputation as an accomplished presenter. Impossible!

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Youre Bored and Unchallenged Lets be honest: boredom at work is a silent career killer. Have the Hard Conversation: Talk to your manager or team lead and be straight-up about needing more challenging tasks. Life is too short to spend your working hours tiptoeing around an impossible manager. Take action: 1. Take action: 1.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 18, 2013

We need you understand our reputation and why it is what it is. Did you know that there is a company that allows you to test-drive over 125 new careers to see if they are a fit?) It is important to “keep monitoring your reputation to ensure you’re being perceived by others the way you’d like.” Very valuable material.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 25, 2022

I know because I’ve heard this feedback many times in my career and relationships. While the initial cost is lower, managing the contractor and bringing them up to speed will cost more time and money, plus any extension of the contract would cost more money than the current situation. This final shift is about managing yourself.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

As we rapidly approach Q4, it is my most sincere hope that you will take pause for a bit of reflective thinking – I would ask that you ponder the following question: “Am I so busy that I’ve lost the ability to be as productive as I need to be?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

Organizations can no longer guarantee work and careers, even if they want to.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 2, 2020

The Key to Business and Career Success , I spoke about the importance of hiring people with common sense and good critical judgment because at some point, you want them to violate policy when it is in the company’s best interest to do so. Their decisions will help protect your reputation. The Key to Business and Career Success.”

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from HBR.org. Unfortunately, there are organizations that are toxic from the top down; where senior-most management pays lip service to the tenets of leadership, but acts in ways bordering on the malevolent. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.]

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2017

Often, SMEs are fundamentally conservative: their reputation depends on not screwing something up. A hundred happy customers lead to referrals, but a single very irate one can kill a career. Luckily, I’ve had some experience at effectively managing experts. It is critical to avoid the risk of being blamed if anything goes wrong.

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Career Advancement

APRIL 27, 2020

Lily, who worked in an architecture firm, felt her career was stagnating. Even though others continued advancing in their careers, she couldn’t seem to rise above the level she was at. How do they interact with the people they manage? Warren Buffett has said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.”

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2020

We’re changing jobs more than ever and pursuing multiple careers and projects simultaneously. Take a moment to consider how many jobs you’ve had and how many careers you’re yet to embark upon? The trick is to be ruthless in managing our energy so that it can expand and become boundless. Today, it’s more akin to five.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The financial services industry demands leaders who can strategically manage risks, drive innovation, and stay ahead of the curve. This can be accomplished by effectively communicating the company’s mission, vision, and core values and emphasizing the opportunities for career growth and professional development within the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Anyone paying attention to current events has recently witnessed that it doesn’t really matter whether you’re a politician, investment banker, CEO, or just an average citizen, when it comes to making a simple decision, managing a crisis, or attempting to exploit an opportunity, timing is everything. The prior are often footnotes.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 17, 2021

For example, becoming an expert in strategic planning, leading change, building great teams, mentoring, career management, and business analytics will increase your power. Build your reputation as the “go-to” person in your area of expertise. However, becoming an expert requires focus, hard work, and dedication. Personal Power.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

It’s natural to focus on building a great relationship with your manager. And the good news is that, unlike your manager, who is who they are (and may or may not be able to give you all the support you need), you likely have a number of peers to choose from. ”, to bringing up your name for special projects or opportunities.

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Leading Blog

JULY 23, 2021

Uncertainty is now a workplace norm, and quickly managing new circumstances is a must-have survival and success capability. The biggest challenge most leaders and managers face is deciding what to do when confronted with a new situation. Managing Uncertainty. Managing Me: Managing the Unknown.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 2, 2020

But it is his reputation and impact for what he does developing people off the court that is his legacy. In All In: Driven by Passion, Energy, and Purpose , he shares the values and beliefs, the ups and downs of his career, and the lessons he has taken from them. Sometimes we’re negative because we’re stressed.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 26, 2021

At a time when the careers of many of us are in significant doubt due to the uncertain economic circumstances posed by Covid-19, the ability to successfully transition from job to job, or even career to career, is hugely important so that we avoid the kind of career interruptions that are so harmful to our long-term success.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

I think you’ll find that your view of the world will change dramatically when you rely upon your own observations, as opposed to what you read in a management report, or what you hear third or fourth hand in a meeting. The arrogant CEO doesn’t value the input of line and staff management.

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