Leading Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

Historically, successful inventions have always been about personal initiative combined with support — a backer, a mentor, a sponsor. Further, the approach taken early in a career can help or hinder in the future, and that goes for any field. Persisting and tending that discovery by creating a foundation of support is even better.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Mentoring is defined as career advice and guidance and sponsorship is advocacy. Usually sponsors have more senior positions than mentors, and it is their responsibility to advocate for an individual and pull them up the ranks to a top level position in the company. Communicate your intention to advance your career.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Rebooting Work by Silicon Valley legend Maynard Webb and Carlye Adler is a sensible look at the changing nature of the workplace and how you can use emerging technologies to take charge of your career. Webb believes that technology presents us with an opportunity. Technology is pushing flexibility in the workplace.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

The Role of Mentoring and Coaching in Succession Planning Mentoring provides personalized guidance and invaluable insights drawn from the mentor’s experience. Mentors provide a broader developmental overview, while coaching focuses on refining specific skills and improving performance and productivity.

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Leading Blog

JULY 10, 2019

Many business leaders are perplexed by the task of leading in an ever-increasing technological world. Yes, we are leaders of people, and yet it feels as if technology and other digital demands keep us from investing in our most valuable resource, our people. Prioritize the Person, as Well as the Technology. “I Listen deeply.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

From regulatory changes to technological advancements, staying abreast of these developments is crucial for both finance organizations and executive search firms. Leveraging technology, such as AI and data analytics, can also be crucial in identifying and engaging with potential candidates.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Focusing solely on skill development Early in my career, I worked as a corporate trainer. Worse, manual management opens the door to human errors like coach or mentor mismatches, mis-scheduling, and loss of data. With today’s technology, there is absolutely no excuse to manage leadership development programs manually.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2017

The purpose of this blog post is to share my experience in my over 27 years in the Information Technology (IT) industry. The goal is elicit readers to ask themselves what they are willing to do to be successful through better career management. Seek mentors who can help you accelerate your learning. Embrace the change.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Ty Wiggins, an experienced leadership advisor specializing in CEO transitions, explains how to land well as a new CEO, accelerate your impact, and unlock the most affirming experience of your career. Managers, peers, work friends, mentors, frenemies, annoying people, romantic interests, your boss's boss, and so on.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2020

Look in the mirror and own your natural-born strengths and fix any real or perceived career-limiting deficiencies. Rather than dispensing simplistic rules, he mentors readers in the development of a mental toolkit for approaching challenges based on how startup markets evolve in real life. Dig deeper.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Technology has changed the way we communicate however a combined high-tech and high-touch communication style is most effective. Modern mentorship programs are designed to support both the mentor and the mentee with a high-touch approach. A strong mentor-mentee relationship will help new hires learn from an experienced employee.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

One of my mentors once cautioned me about treating people as furniture saying that “individuals are not inantimate objects to simply be moved around and discarded, but that people require a constant investment of time and money to develop to their full potential.&# then you are likely just paying lip service to the value of talent.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. link] ATIG Dear Mike, "I've found that 90% of problems companies have on-line are created by management, not technology" David Segal Why not E-leader ( participative) for better decision making to do the right thing ? Once again, great post.

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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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HR Digest

JULY 2, 2023

Are you an HR professional looking to take your career to the next level? From honing your technical expertise to cultivating essential soft skills, we’ll explore the key areas that can propel your career forward. The HR field is constantly evolving, and professionals must adapt to new trends, technologies, and best practices.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 22, 2021

The leader’s curse is a condition that can be very dangerous to the financial health of your company, your competitive edge, culture, and professional career. Identify a role within your company that you might assume at the right time in the future, that plays to your strengths, like chief evangelist or chief technology officer.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 17, 2024

Here's a comprehensive guide to getting noticed—and promoted—at work, complete with action steps and book recommendations to propel your career forward. Seek Out Mentorship Mentors can provide invaluable guidance, support, and exposure within the company. Action Steps: Stay abreast of industry trends and new technologies.

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Career Advancement

JUNE 15, 2020

Successful employees will use creative thinking to solve new problems that arise as a result of major organizational shifts and new technologies. To help employees enhance their skillsets, give them consistent mentoring and other resources that can help them develop their abilities.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2017

Bill Treasurer of Giant Leap Consulting provided How to Choose a Great Mentor. Bill recaps, “Having a good mentor can take you far in your leadership journey. Learn what traits to look for in a good mentor.” Technology is proving to be a powerful enabler to bringing people together from around the globe.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

How many times during the course of your career have you witnessed executives and entrepreneurs who desperately need help, but either don’t recognize it, or worse yet, make it virtually impossible for someone to help them? For sometime now believing in the power of mentor-ship. It paramount and necessary.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 15, 2018

To build a successful career, you definitely need to develop expertise in your field. You may be extremely competent in what you do, but if you don’t have any leadership coaching, mentoring, or guidance, don’t expect that whatever got you to your position will keep you there. We all make mistakes.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

I think that it’s important to not just hope that you’ll find a mentor but seek out advisers, both inside and outside of your company, who have been successful in translating new technologies into new therapies.” I think it was a really important experience for me that has been quite formative for me in my career.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

The information they gain through questioning and listening lays the groundwork for reflection, making decisions and/or mentoring. Organizations can no longer guarantee work and careers, even if they want to. Then, when they ask questions they eagerly position themselves as the student, LISTEN and learn. moravecglobal continue.

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Lead from Within

JULY 31, 2018

There are, however, some mistakes that are so damaging they amount to career sabotage. You can be extremely competent in what you do, but if you don’t have any leadership coaching, mentoring or guidance, don’t expect to keep moving up—or even to stay where you are. I am sure you can see how this would derail a successful career.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Offer Mentorship: Make available job mentoring or career development opportunities to your employees. As an example, this could include software, training materials, or other resources that help them stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 29, 2024

You’ve made it to a significant point in your career. For instance, market trends evolve from traditional retail to e-commerce, new technologies like AI and blockchain emerge, and consumer behaviors change from brand loyalty to value-based purchasing. Your leadership must evolve with your career trajectory. Congratulations!

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LDRLB

AUGUST 14, 2017

Claire Díaz-Ortiz is an author, speaker, and technology innovator who has been named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company. In This episode, You’ll Learn: Why having a mentoring relationship can change your career. How the best mentoring relationships get started. Enjoy This Episode?

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Have you ever wondered what career opportunities a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree could open up for you? After completing an MBA degree, you can embark on many exciting and lucrative careers. Read on to learn more about the career opportunities available for MBA graduates: 1. Well, the answer is simple – a lot!

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

It means you’re not teaching, mentoring, communicating, or leading. " Saying no doesn't imply that your "team is not aligned and your talent is not performing up to par," or that "it means you’re not teaching, mentoring, communicating, or leading."

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Women on Business

JUNE 12, 2012

For this reason, a large number of women are either putting off having children until later life, or are sacrificing the ideal of having a family altogether in a bid to keep up with men on the career ladder. It is environments like this in which a business mentor can be incredibly valuable for women in business. This is not new.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

A great example of this would be carving out time in your already too busy schedule to mentor someone in your organization with great potential. Clearly this endeavor will take time, and may not yield immediate results, but the payoff organizationally, relationally, culturally, and in terms of future contribution can be huge.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you find that you lack skill sets and competencies in certain areas seek out mentors and coaches to shore-up your weaknesses, and more importantly, use your professional advisors to assist you in leveraging your strengths. On with the exam… Section I: Character. They are not afraid of change and growth in fact they tend to relish it.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Technology convergence won’t just create new product opportunities; it will also increase the challenge of staying ahead of the curve. Likewise, online resources make it easier for your employees to compare what they currently get in terms of compensation, career development opportunities, and work environment with what is on offer elsewhere.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Offer Training That Enhances Career Development. Some examples of career development training include: Coaching and mentoring to uncover specific hurdles and motivate employees to move past them. Improving job performance by learning new technology or giving them new responsibilities or assignments to gain new skills.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

With the continued rapid development of technology taking the concept of globalization and turning it into hard reality facing businesses of all sizes, it is time for executives and entrepreneurs to examine their current business models from a disruptive perspective. Does anyone on your executive team have a coach or mentor?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

We are living in a new era of technology and understanding and Pete has his finger on the pulse of how to relate/reach individuals. I really appreciate Pete’s insights into the necessity of self-leadership and his honesty in admitting that this is his own area of struggle. His leadership is remarkable!

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Great CEOs not only view their interactions with team members as coaching and mentoring opportunities, but also as learning opportunities for themselves. Do you have the necessary resources (financial, technology, talent, infrastructure, etc.) What will be the key performance indicators for this? to hit your objectives?

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