Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 23, 2021

The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership: Confidence, Humility, Influence, and Career Success. In this wisdom-packed interview, former Wallstreet executive Dr. Kaliym Islam shares the many leadership moments that transformed his career. The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership. The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership. The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership.

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Next Level Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Encourages constructive dialogue. What are the biggest misalignment risks you see between leadership, employees, customers, the board, and other key stakeholders? In your next leadership team meeting, pick just one of these questions and use it to uncover a perspective you hadnt fully considered. Surfaces the underlying logic.

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Great Results Team Building

JANUARY 4, 2025

Constructive feedback ensures your team knows where they stand and how they can improve. Improve Your Technique: Use a framework like the situation-behavior-impact model to ensure your feedback is constructive and focused. Feedback is a leaders greatest tool for guiding and developing their team.

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Leading Blog

JULY 29, 2020

E MOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE is a prerequisite to good leadership. It’s not the kind of leadership that brings others along. Knowing your own feelings allows you to manage them and present them constructively so that you set the right tone. To attempt to lead without it is self-serving. Express Your Feelings to Motivate Others.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Building on the shoulders of such philosophical giants and the subsequent research over millennia, science has further defined, assessed, and developed the concept of character to apply findings to organizational leadership. We’ve constructed an “anatomy of leader character” based on a set of 11 dimensions and associated behaviors.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Perfectionism in leadership can be a powerful force, driving leaders to set high standards and achieve exceptional results. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen how perfectionism can become a double-edged sword, pushing leaders to excel while also creating significant obstacles. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

MAY 11, 2023

‘This makes you feel hostile and hopeless about improving things and leaves little room for constructive communication.’ Labeling makes it difficult to create a workplace culture with constructive communication and teams committed to improving performance.”

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Ichak Adizes provides a valuable framework that categorizes leadership into four distinct styles, each with unique strengths.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 15, 2025

If you realize you get defensive when criticized, you can pivot to a more constructive response. Without self-regulation, your leadership can derail in a single heated outburst. True leaders transform intense feelings into constructive solutions, not vendettas. This clarity kills knee-jerk reactions.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That highlights the importance of leadership communication. Boyd Clarke and Ron Crossland are the ones who said, “The biggest problem with leadership communication is the illusion that it has occurred.” The genius of leadership is to speak with a voice that pushes past cynicism, doubt, and uncertainty.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2024

On Leadership : Lessons for the 21st Century by Tony Blair - (September 2024) The leadership manual Tony Blair wishes he had when he became prime minister, with personal insights and global examples that show aspiring leaders how to go from talking about change to making change. Use this list to create your own winter reading plan.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in July 2024 curated just for you. For bulk orders call 1-626-441-2024 * * * “Miss a meal if you have to, but don't miss a book.” — Jim Rohn * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

Instead, it includes identifying, acknowledging, and using your emotions as a catalyst for constructive, pattern-breaking action. You simply cannot free yourself from the conflict loop if you are unable to use your own emotions toward constructive change.”

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As companies strive to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge, the need for effective leadership at the executive level becomes paramount. With the help of a skilled coach, executives can identify and address their blind spots, develop critical leadership skills, and navigate complex organizational challenges confidently.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

In the text that follows, I’ll provide you with 4 constructs to help you evolve your thinking around digital transformation. The post Leadership and Digital Transformation appeared first on The Executive Hub. Businesses simply have run out of time to embark on multi-year transformation projects – that window has closed.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Strategic Advantage of Executive Leadership Team Evaluations & Assessments Executive leadership team evaluations provide a critical strategic advantage for organizations. Through a comprehensive evaluation process, executive leadership teams gain a better understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

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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. Research shows that repeated experiences of intriguing, constructive failure can help students (and our own children, and anyone else we lead) develop creativity and learn more deeply. And I mean that last "well" in both senses.

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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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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Elevating Operational Excellence Through Evaluations A well-orchestrated evaluation process can illuminate the strengths and limitations of board operations, creating a roadmap for enhanced decision-making and leadership dynamics. A blend of qualitative and quantitative methods amplifies the value of the evaluation.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of Supply Chain Leadership Starts with the Chief Procurement Officer Supply chain leadership plays a pivotal role in driving organizational success and resilience in today’s dynamic business environment. One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability.

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 30, 2024

To effectively resolve conflicts, leaders must foster an environment of psychological safety where open, respectful communication is encouraged, and conflicts are addressed directly and constructively. Seek to understand the other person’s perspective and be open to the possibility that their concerns may be valid.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Embracing Friction or “Chafe” in Leadership for Organizational Glow “Without friction, there is no glow,” states Paul Huiskens , Senior Partner at N2Growth. This profound statement encapsulates the essence of dynamic leadership. It underscores the importance of continual effort in fostering trust within teams.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Get actionable phrases to resolve disagreements constructively while maintaining strong work relationships. Dont let unresolved disagreements hold your team backpress play now to uncover the leadership tools that can build trust, innovation, and collaboration. 01:13] David explains why this phrase is harmful.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, my role is to help leaders develop the skills and strategies needed to effectively manage and inspire their smartest team members. They create a culture where differing viewpoints are valued and constructive criticism is welcomed.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The disconnect between leadership intention and employee impact creates systematic organizational underperformance. Research indicates that 68% of executives believe their feedback drives improvement, yet only 23% of employees report receiving actionable guidance that enhances their performance. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

And this gets to the heart of leadership: Your greatest potential is not just about you; its about us. NOT THAT: My identity changes depending on social constructs, the opinions of others, and my backgroundand thats okay. When you accumulate accomplishments while ignoring your character, its like building a house on sand.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

In Creative Construction , Gary Pisano says that when big organizations fail to innovate, the root cause is often related to “management practice and leadership than with organizational scale per se.” Creative Construction is the process of sustaining and rejuvenating an existing organization’s innovative capabilities.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

When constituents fill in the blanks left by leaders, they construct a different message than the leader sent. Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. The same is true for the other channels. We always fill in the blanks.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Emotional intelligence plays a key role in conflict resolution by fostering empathy, clarity, and an environment conducive to constructive dialogue. In my experience as a leadership executive coach, I have seen how emotionally intelligent leaders are consistently more effective in managing and resolving conflicts.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

And, if we’re unsure how to provide constructive feedback thoughtfully to others, fear of their reactions will hold us back for sure. The Power of Constructive Feedback A key misconception about constructive feedback is that it’s a critique. Additionally, the impact of constructive feedback extends beyond individual development.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 6, 2021

Jim shows that most existing definitions of organizational culture are inadequate and argues that organizational culture is socially constructed, building on Schein’s idea that culture emerges as a dynamic response to problem-solving by the organization’s members. Register for the free event here. .

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I have observed and encountered toxic behaviors in many people who are leaders. What some leaders misunderstand is that leadership is not about exerting control or authority; it’s about guiding, inspiring, and elevating others to achieve collective goals.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding the Future of Executive Development The roles within senior leadership are evolving swiftly, and so too must the models in place to prepare future captains of industry. As industries continue to advance rapidly, executive development and leadership training have become increasingly important.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 30, 2022

There are leadership lessons in Southwest Airline’s fall from grace. The company has been a servant-leadership darling since it’s inception and co-founder Herb Kelleher applied the principles for decades before stepping down as CEO in 2001. Leadership Lessons. Southwest Airlines Fall From Grace. Invest in Technology.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Constructive discussions are essential for good decisions and great results. But how do you create an environment that helps to surface disagreement and overcome the challenges of invisible dissent? In this episode, Kelly Beattie shares practical steps you can take to help every team member engage. Leading Through Invisible Dissent.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 29, 2019

Give your team members dedicated focus, ask if they have questions, and give them positive and constructive feedback. Non-stealing in leadership involves not stealing (but instead giving) opportunities, knowledge, and acknowledgment to team members. Ethics are the foundation for strong leadership and collaboration.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Leadership is not a quality that is innate in some people and not others. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 ways that you can develop strong leadership skills during your adolescence. Joining clubs and teams is a great way to develop leadership skills. Anyone can develop the skills necessary to be an effective leader.

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