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. Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader. ” Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader.

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Mike Cardus

APRIL 29, 2013

The most frightening thing about having a manager that is “Too small” and creates under-performance and dis-engagement is the gradual reduction in level of competence of the subordinate team, which creates broad departmental under-performance and increased dis-engagement. Jackie had recently been hired as vice-president of engineering.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 3, 2021

Professor Rebecca Henderson , an esteemed professor of management at Harvard Business School and a world-leading expert in reimagining capitalism, was interested in the Bank’s trajectory and purpose. After they met, she became so interested that she asked Darrin for permission to write a full-blown Harvard case study on Southern Bancorp. .

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Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Team Leaders and Managers set the tone for team based decision making. Below is a case study / success story of coaching and consulting with a manager and a team to improve their decision making process and output as a team. Team & Management Problem. Team & Management Intervention. Photo Credit.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Leadership is about hope. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. And that feeds our approach in society at large. Blog Post ).

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Mike Cardus

MAY 31, 2013

How as a manager do you determine the “just right” amount of context that is needed for on-time, on-budget, on-quality completion of goals and tasks? Contact Mike to develop team processes and managerial-leadership systems that will increase productivity and completion of great work. Anthony is the manager of IT and Frank’s manager.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in October 2024 curated just for you. People are angry with the world—in some cases, rightfully so—and now view companies as they do governments, as targets of their wrath and potential forces for social change. And I mean that last "well" in both senses.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 9, 2012

Posted in Career Development Leadership Development Harvard Business School is one of the oldest, most-acclaimed MBA-granting institutions in America. Its success relies heavily on case studies. In the spirit of HBS’s “what doesn’t” case studies, here’s a list of the [.].

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2021. The Five Graces of Life and Leadership by Gary Burnison. Five simple qualities that captures the essence of outstanding leadership today. Few management ideas have spread so far and wide as the Net Promoter System (NPS).

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Importance of CIO Leadership in the Modern Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, digital leadership has emerged as a critical factor for success. To start, it is essential to clearly define the specific traits and skills required for effective digital leadership within your organization.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Being a Manager is tough and being accountable for the work as well as the behavior of a subordinate adds another layer of complexity onto your challenges. The Case Study Below is true, the company and names have been changed. The Case Study Below is true, the company and names have been changed. Situation.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in July 2021. According to a Fortune 500 study, as much as 80% of working time is lost to tiresome meetings, unclear expectations, difficult decisions, and other wasteful delays. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2018

D ORIS KEARNS GOODWIN has spent a lifetime studying the lives of four U.S. In Leadership in Turbulent Times , she brings them together to study the development of their leadership potential and the mark they left on history. By the time these men were 30 they had developed the stuff of leadership. But he did.

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Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The machine ran continuously with eight various machine managers & operators. Each machine manager & operator was responsible for only their area of the machine and its operation. During a scheduled machine maintenance different machine managers decided to work with their operators on improvements. They were right.

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Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

This does not mean that a manager needs to supply all the resources that employees desire, but it does mean that the manager should supply employees with sufficient resources. Contact Mike to develop team processes and managerial-leadership systems that will increase productivity and completion of great work. Photo Credit.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We discovered through a rigorous analysis applying 70 years of Nobel-prize winning economics that Mobsters have leadership teams and structures that enable their success despite continuous efforts to disrupt them. Relentless offers five transformative leadership lessons that leadership training programs must incorporate and promote.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 30, 2013

This comes from an organization that has “big enough” managers and people in the right roles with the right accountability + authority to do their work. If employees feel that they are being micro-managed, the engagement will be sucked out like a rapidly deflating balloon. He meets with his manager again. It can be fixed….

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2020

D ESPITE what the title Teaching By Heart might imply, it is really a book about servant leadership. It is a remarkable book and a perfect means to refocus your leadership development this year. Using himself as a case study, DeLong generously shares what goes on in his head and heart as a teacher. It’s all cognitive.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Good Strategy, Bad Strategy is obviously the result of decades of practice developing strategy and the many case studies and classroom interactions made it personal and very readable. Much of the useful work of managers and consultants is maintenance—the constant battle against entropy. We’ve all been there.

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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. Lead Through Anything provides simple, tested and actionable strategies to help you continually level-up your impact as an individual, manager, and leader. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in October 2021. Open Strategy presents a new philosophy, key tools, step-by-step advice, and fascinating case studies—from companies that range from Barclays to Adidas—to guide business leaders in this groundbreaking approach to strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2023

Case Study 1 One example is an organization disrupting the sector with a Patient Engagement Platform. With the constant merging of smaller practices into larger health systems, those who remain independent often lack the necessary technical expertise to manage patient scheduling effectively.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

For the third part of this month-long series celebrating the release of my first leadership book (which will be available in bookstores and online retailers next Thursday, September 25th), “ Leadership Vertigo ”, co-written with S. I did not feel management set the kind of example that I wanted to abide by.” Kouzes and Barry Z.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2020. Teaching by Heart summarizes the author's key insights gained from more than forty years of teaching and managing. He explains why this is so by dissecting and analyzing his own experiences--using himself as a case study. Develop leaders!

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Mike Cardus

AUGUST 16, 2013

If performance metrics are established based upon the “feeling of the manager” then you will achieve misery, anger and fear…which is mutually exclusive of engagement. The measurements must be co-established by employee and manager in reference to the goal set. The manager screamed that he could not micromanage everyone.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

MARCH 2, 2014

If Caesar were reincarnated to lead the masses today, I’m sure he would: a) listen better and b) learn his lesson and decide to read these great leadership posts (thus being a much better leader and living a longer life the second time around). Frank Sonnenberg Online author Frank Sonnenberg intrigues us with Counterfeit Leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 11, 2013

Marissa Mayer is a case study in what NOT to do as a new CEO. Even if I could make a case for her decision, which I can’t, she still went about it in the wrong way – real leadership isn’t about issuing regressive mandates via memo. It’s a classic case of treating the symptom and not the problem.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 25, 2019

Vision and Your Leadership of Change. What I write about here is the vision that is aligned with your leadership. Vision is the starting point of leadership. Leadership is about going somewhere. If you aren’t going somewhere, your leadership style doesn’t matter. Five Reasons Vision is Vital!

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Even the most brilliant, credible, and talented instructors with the most dazzling PowerPoint slides won’t guarantee participants in a leadership training program are actually going to learn anything. Build involvement into the design of a program: Adult learners, especially senior managers, are ADD when it comes to training.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 30, 2014

And there are a very large number of middle market search firms who are hired by HR to find new managers and mid-level executives for their companies. In my view the only real approach to sustainable business success is an internal “grow your own” management and leadership program. EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT. Two reasons probably.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Organizations frequently face unexpected leadership departures, mergers, market disruptions, or strategic shifts that demand immediate, expert intervention. Engaged for a defined period, they lead specific initiatives, manage transitions, or stabilize operations during times of change.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

They have a deep understanding of the intricacies of nonprofit leadership and are equipped to navigate the complex landscape of mission-driven organizations. These firms take care of all the necessary steps, from crafting job descriptions and conducting thorough background checks to managing interviews and negotiating salaries.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 9, 2012

I’ve recently had the opportunity to help design a brand-new open-enrollment Woman’s Leadership Development Program to be offered through the University of New Hampshire’s Executive Development Program. Here are 10 Elements of a Great Woman’s Leadership Development Program: 1. Be Ready with a solid business case.

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CO2

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Unseen Backbone of Business Leadership In the dynamic world of business, the role of an Executive Assistant is often the unsung hero in the narrative of leadership success. Building a Bridge to Leadership A significant aspect of coaching is bridging the gap between administrative excellence and leadership acumen.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Shamis: One of the most gratifying experiences in writing a leadership book is the introspection youallow yourself in the process. As I wrote Building Blocks — Case Studies of a Serial Entrepreneur , I realized that over the years, I toiled with many of my failures, but I never analyzed the variables of the successes.

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Chart Your Course

APRIL 29, 2013

Part of being a leader is managing change. Your business is adding a new time-management system, which requires employees to log their hours on specific projects. Manage perceptions. So the real misstep was not revoking the telecommute option at Yahoo!, As Martin Luther King Jr. From the beginning, communicate openly and often.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2022

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2022. He demonstrates that an effective culture supplies the trust that makes managing change of all kinds easier. Two world-renowned strategists detail the seven leadership imperatives for transforming companies in the new digital era.

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