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.” Management does not put them there.

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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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Leadership Influence Career Loyalty 444

Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 15, 2025

And lets be honest: If your management style consistently makes people feel belittled or emotionally drained, you might churn out short-term results, but youll never sustain momentum or loyalty. If you realize you get defensive when criticized, you can pivot to a more constructive response. Self-Awareness.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

However, managing highly intelligent individuals comes with its own set of challenges. 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. Great leaders encourage open dialogue and healthy debate within their teams.

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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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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2019

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2019. Creative Construction : The DNA of Sustained Innovation. Big organizations require a different set of management practices and approaches—a discipline focused on the strategies, systems and culture for taking their companies to the next level.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2019

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2019. Turn Enemies Into Allies : The Art of Peace in the Workplace (Conflict Resolution for Leaders, Managers, and Anyone Stuck in the Middle) by Judy Ringer. It takes more time not to address conflict than to constructively intervene.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 14, 2024

Becoming a new manager is a significant step in your career journey. It’s a role that demands not only technical expertise but also effective leadership skills. To succeed as a new manager and lead your team to excellence, you’ll need to hone specific leadership skills.

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

In the text that follows, I’ll provide you with 4 constructs to help you evolve your thinking around digital transformation. Stop thinking about managing the risk of technology, tools, and process improvement. The post Leadership and Digital Transformation appeared first on The Executive Hub.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 20, 2024

Effective management is an art that requires not just knowledge and experience, but also the ability to adapt and apply best practices in various situations. A staggering 82% of managers are said to be lacking in the necessary leadership skills, according to a study by Gallup.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 16, 2019

Guest post from Tabitha Laser: What is leadership? Since joining the workforce more than 25 years ago, and serving as a leader for numerous organizations, it’s apparent that leadership means very different things to different people. When organizations are led from the basement, management is ultimately unnecessary.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Their significance extends beyond simply checking regulatory boxes; evaluations offer a nuanced perspective into board composition, performance, corporate culture, and risk management. Self-assessments bring personal introspection to the forefront, while peer evaluations add depth through candid critiques of leadership style and teamwork.

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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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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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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Welcome to the November 2016 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! As I was reviewing this month’s submissions to the Leadership Development Carnival, I was wishing we could all get together in a room to exchange these ideas more deeply and directly. Thank you all. Learn more about RLI here. Let’s Get Started.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Constructive discussions are essential for good decisions and great results. 25:51 – Why you should humanize upper management – and how to do it. But how do you create an environment that helps to surface disagreement and overcome the challenges of invisible dissent? Leading Through Invisible Dissent.

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Construction Influence Environment Skills 476

Lead Change Blog

JUNE 15, 2020

Unfortunately, I rarely see leaders and managers looking up for a view of their direction and keeping busy, busy, busy! Our current health crisis provides an ideal opportunity, and yet I wonder how many leaders and managers are truly taking advantage of it or will continue with it, post-COVID? How productive is it? Does it add value?

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Lead from Within

JUNE 25, 2024

People management skills are essential for any leader who aims to bring out the best in their team. A LinkedIn survey revealed that 92% of hiring professionals believe soft skills, including people management, are equally or more important than technical skills. Constructive Feedback: Deliver feedback that promotes growth.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Welcome to the November Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, customer service, development, engagement, and more. Steve Digioia of Steve Digioia provided Leadership Series: Ron Kaufman. Communication. and of leading.

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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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Lead from Within

JANUARY 17, 2024

Effective communication is a cornerstone of successful management. As an executive leadership coach working with leaders and managers globally, I’ve discovered that honing these six communication skills is essential for managers to achieve optimal results.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 17, 2014

They know that if they listen to, and take action on, clear and constructive feedback, their overall performance will improve. However, most managers feel uncomfortable delivering feedback, especially when it involves a problem or concern. And so will their job satisfaction. Good or bad, please comment.

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Quality Executive Coaching Construction Follow-up 414

Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 22, 2023

This article explores four strategies to reinforce leadership growth by considering the unique context of the company's culture and organizational structure, ensuring that development efforts are effective and resonant with all members of the organization. Create Feedback Loops: Frequent and honest feedback is critical for leader growth.

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Leadership How To Management Leadership Development 195

Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As a leader, manager, and team member, you stand at a crossroads every time this question arises. Own Your Leadership Leadership isn’t about quiet compliance; it’s about courageous conversations. You were busy and told your managers on the “what,” assuming that they would fill in the blanks for their teams.

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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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Execution Development Innovation Learning Curve 402

Lead from Within

AUGUST 8, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve helped countless clients navigate the challenges of working with difficult colleagues. Whether it’s a personality clash, conflicting work styles, or unproductive behavior, managing a difficult colleague can be a significant source of stress and frustration.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

At N2Growth, our executive search and leadership development expertise positions us as a valuable partner in structuring your board for optimum effectiveness. They encompass a range of skills and attributes, including industry expertise, financial acumen, leadership experience, strategic thinking, risk management, and diversity, among others.

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Core Competence Diversity Execution Construction 412

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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Metrics Execution Construction Report 162

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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Skills Development Leadership Politics 216

Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 15, 2014

My hope in writing this guest blog today is to respond to Karin Hurt’s post about Humility and Leadership. My digital signature says “Project Manager” I think about the work I do and what is required to get ahead. I think that humility is one of the fundamental leadership qualities. They will get the job.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

It is rife with struggles related to managing the emerging responsibilities of adult life. If ownership or management of a family enterprise is an expectation, the pressures only mount. Family members give and receive feedback openly and constructively. Y OUNG ADULTHOOD today is a challenging life stage. This entails: 1.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Sectors like construction, real estate, automotive manufacturing, financial services, and health care have been thought of as distinct categories, each operating in its own spheres. But that is changing. McKinsey partners Venkat Atluri and Miklós Dietz illuminate that change in The Ecosystem Economy. Or a little of both?

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Supply Chain Real Estate Automotive McKinsey 380

Rich Gee Group

JUNE 28, 2024

Leadership transitions are often challenging for both new managers and their teams. These issues are increasingly common and can stem from a lack of leadership acumen or an overwhelming adjustment to the new role. The Problem: Distant, Visionless, and Uncollaborative Leadership New managers often face a steep learning curve.

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Emotional Intelligence Leadership Self-aware Active Listening 195

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 24, 2025

But beyond these definitions, we know that character is manifested in leadership, innovation, resilience, change, courage, loyalty, breaking barriers, and more, explains Robert (Bob), Character drives the best traits in our society, such as honesty, integrity, leadership, and transparency, and it drives others to exhibit those qualities.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Great Leaders Have No Rules : Contrarian Leadership Principles to Transform Your Team and Business by Kevin Kruse (Rodale Books, 2019) Kevin Kruse debunks popular wisdom with ten contrarian principles for better, faster, easier leadership. Maxwell (HarperCollins Leadership, 2019) In Leadershift , John C. Blog Post ).

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